HOW TO GET RID OF
BLACKHEADS
BLACKHEADS
- Are NOT caused by dirt
- Are caused by open, clogged, pores reacting to oxygen
- If you have larger pores, the dead skin (sebum) build-up & reacts with oxygen turning the substance black
- Aren't limited to teens
WASHING YOUR FACE TWICE DAILY
- Face masks & pore strips work wonders for removing blackheads
- They can only be used several times a week to avoid drying your skin out too much
- To prevent blackheads rinse your face with water 1-2 times a day
- This keeps away things that can make your pores appear larger like excess sebum
- The water washes away dead skin & keeps your pores clear
- Pat dry & moisturize as usual
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EASY REMEDIES FOR BLACKHEADS
Egg Whites | Honey & Milk | Honey & Cinnamon | Lemon Juice
Baking Soda | Sugar | Steam | Apple Cider Vinegar & Mint
EGG WHITES
- Egg whites temporarily tighten pores & remove current blackheads
- They also reduce your chance of future blackheads
- Egg whites are rich in nutrients for your skin
- They are a little less drying than some other home remedies for blackheads
DIRECTIONS
- Separate the yolk from the white of 1 egg & rinse your face
- Pat your face dry & then apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin
Method # 1
- Place a strip of facial tissue or toilet paper over the wet egg white, being sure to press it onto your face gently
- Allow the first layer to dry
- Dab a second layer of egg white over the tissue
- Let this layer dry as well before applying a third (optional)
- When the mask is dry, your face may feel tight - this is supposed to happen
- Peel the tissue off & then gently wash your face to remove any residue
- Pat dry & moisturize as usual
Method # 2
- You can leave out the tissue & just apply 3-5 layers of egg white
- Make sure to let each layer dry in between applications
- If you do not let the layers dry, this will not work
HONEY & MILK USING STRIPS
- Milk & honey both have properties that are good for skin
- The anti-bacterial agents in honey act as the adhesive to pull out anything clogging your pores
- Lactic acid in milk is said to help keep skin soft & supple
- When honey & milk are mixed together, they act as an adhesive
DIRECTIONS
- Mix 1 T honey with 1 t milk
- Heat the mix for 5-10 seconds in the microwave & then mix again to blend thoroughl
- When it’s a comfortable temperature, apply a thin layer over blackheads
- Gently but firmly pat cotton onto it
- Let dry at least 20 minutes & then carefully peel the strip away
- Rinse with cold water & moisturize as usual
HONEY & CINNAMON USING STRIPS
- The anti-bacterial agents in honey act as the adhesive to pull out anything clogging your pores
- Cinnamon improves circulation & can help keep away bacteria that are causing acne
DIRECTIONS
- Mix 1 part organic honey & 1 part cinnamon together until you have enough paste to cover
the blackheads - Apply in a thin layer over the blackheads & then press a strip of clean cotton over it
- Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before removing the mask
- Rinse with cold water & moisturize as usual
LEMON JUICE
- Lemon juice is an astringent substance
- It can lighten skin temporarily
- It does make you sensitive to the sun so put on sunscreen
- If you have sensitive skin, try diluting the lemon juice with water first
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse your face & pat dry
- Squeeze 1 lemon & pour the juice into a small bottle
- Use enough to dampen a cotton ball
- Apply to affected areas 3-4 times a week at bedtime
- When you wake up, rinse your face with luke-warm water & apply moisturizer as usual
- Store the rest of the juice in the refrigerator for up to a week
- Be aware that the juice can sting sometimes
BAKING SODA & WATER
- Baking Soda can seriously dry out your skin due to its saltiness so only use a small amount
- Baking Soda is an inexpensive way to occasionally exfoliate & remove anything clogging your pores that would cause
DIRECTIONS
- Mix water with enough baking soda to form a thick, but spreadable, paste
- Using a gentle circular motion, massage the paste into your skin
- Rinse with cold water & moisturize as usual
SUGAR SCRUB
- Exfoliating removes dead skin cells that could potentially clog up your pores
- Bonus is that it leaves you your face with a healthy glow& soft skin
DIRECTIONS
- Mix 4 T oil & 1 C sugar, stirring thoroughly
- Add several drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
- Store in a cool dark place in a glass jar for up to the shelf-life of the oil (45 days max)
- Stir again before using & then wet your face
- Scoop some scrub onto your fingertips & massage it over your facein circular motions
- Rinse with water & moisturize as usual
- Do this no more than 2-3 times a week, otherwise you risk drying out &/or irritating your skin
- Rinse with cold water & moisturize as usual
STEAM
- Steam doesn't really open your pores
- Steam can help reduce the appearance of pores
- It softens trapped sebum/dead skin cells that can fill out your pores & form blackheads
DIRECTIONS
- Fill a bowl with boiling water & let it cool a few minutes
- Cover your head & the bowl with a towel
- Lean over it for 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to loosen anything in your pores
- To avoid burning your skin, don't get too close too the water
- Rinse your face with warm water & wipe away the blackheads
- Moisturize as usual
- Repeat this several times a week, or as needed
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR & MINT TONER
- The apple cider vinegar can help breakdown what's causing the blackhead, while the mint creates a cooling “tightening” sensation on your skin
- If the area around the blackhead is swollen or irritated (e.g. you were picking at it even though you shouldn’t be) the menthol can help tame the inflammation
- Inflammation can make it harder for whatever is clogging your pores to come loose in the first place.
DIRECTIONS
- Combine 3 T apple cider vinegar & 3 T mint leaves (finely chopped crushed) in a small bottle
- Let it sit for 1 week in cool dark place
- Strain the mix & add 1 C water & store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days
- Use nightly, rinsing your face first with water & then using clean cotton balls to apply the toner
- Leave on overnight or up to several hours (sensitive skin) & rinse it off
- Follow up with a moisturizer
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WHAT ARE PORE STRIPS
- They are made with an adhesive like masking tape & something to attach to it like
gauze,
a strip of clean cotton cut from an old shirt - When you pull the strip off, you pull the plug of sebum & dead skin cells out of the pore
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