Whiteheads and Blackheads Remove At Home

Homemade Remedies to Remove Whiteheads and Blackheads

1. Facial steaming

The steam will help open the pores and is one of the best ways to get rid of whiteheads and blackheads.

• Boil some water and pour it into a large bowl.
• You can add a few drops of essential oil: lavender, chamomile, rosemary, lemon.
• Put a large towel over your head and place your face over the bowl for 5 to 10 minutes to let the steam do its work.
• If you see that the whiteheads and blackheads have softened after the treatment, you can gently push them out (but don’t press or squeeze hard).
• Repeat this at least once a week.

Alternatively, soak a towel in warm water, wring it and then place it over your face for a few minutes to achieve a similar effect to steaming.

2. Oatmeal scrub

It’s important to give your face a proper scrub and supply it with some beneficial nutrients. You can make the following scrub at home:

•  Mix equal parts of raw honey and oatmeal (adjust consistency if you want).
• Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes.
• Before removing, massage your face gently for a few minutes.
• Rinse the scrub off using lukewarm water.

You can also use this oatmeal scrub that also contains white clay (also called kaolin clay) which has many benefits including antibacterial and detoxification properties. White clay can be used on a daily basis to help clean the skin and remove dirt from the pores. You can find more facial scrubs suggestions here.

3. Baking soda

Baking soda can be combined with water to create a thick paste. Mix one part water with three parts baking soda to create a baking soda paste. Leave the mask on your face until it dries and then wash it off. This treatment can be very useful after facial steaming. Instead of baking soda, you can also use clay and make a clay mask. Find here more uses for baking soda as a kitchen medicine.

4. Apple cider vinegar (ACV)

This, too, is a good addition to facial steaming. After the steam, apply some ACV on your face and let it dry. Don’t rinse it off. Get all the details on why you should wash your face with ACV including how to use it in my previous article.

5. Egg and honey facial mask

This is another great mask that will make the pores firmer and provide some moisture for your skin.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of organic yogurt, 1 tablespoon of raw honey and 1 egg white.
• Apply the mixture and leave it for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water.

You can find here other great honey masks for various skin conditions.

6. Lemon Juice

Lemons contain Alpha Hydroxy Acid which naturally exfoliates the skin. Mix equal parts of lemon juice, honey and brown sugar (adjust consistency if you want). Then take the mixture and rub it into your face for about 5 minutes. You can leave it on your face for another few minutes. Then rinse off and dry. You can also mix fresh lemon juice with milk or rosewater to create a facial cleanser and use several times a week. Find here more uses of lemon as a medicine.

7. Tea tree Essential Oil

To prevent infections and bacteria from spreading, use tea tree oil. As this is a very potent liquid and might cause a reaction, it’s best to dilute it before applying it on your skin. Dilute it in witch hazel or aloe vera which has additional healing and moisturizing potential in the ratio 1:9. Dab the diluted tea tree oil on the affected skin area using a cotton ball and leave it to dry. Don’t rinse it off.

Tea tree oil is also one of the best home remedies for chest acne and back acne.

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