Five Ways To Get Rid Of Blackheads

Skin Care

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 12:51

Blackheads, the problem which most of us face in this polluted World, are nothing but pores blocked with oil deposits and dead skins. They can also be called a Kin of Acne. People with oily skin are more affected with Blackheads and exposure to pollution worsens the problem. The major solution for blackheads is to keep the skin clean. Technology has easy solutions, Lazar treatment being on the top of the charts but it's best to follow natural remedies for this skin disorder.

Blackheads are normally found on those places of the body which has sebaceous glands. These are glands which secrete oil or waxy matter to lubricate the skin. Recently it has been noticed that blackheads problems are more than pimples.

As said earlier, blackheads are best treated at home. The home remedies are as under -

1.Make a pack of 1tsp Epsom salt, 4 drops Iodine and 1/4th cup of water. Let the solution cool down. Apply it on the affected area and wipe it with cotton after it has dried.

2.Taking steam is one of the best solutions. Steam opens up the blocked pores. After taking steam for about 10 mints, wipe your face with a wet cloth.

3.Applying hot honey as pack is also effective. The heat of honey opens the pores and honey being a natural bleach, clears the area.

4.Apply a pack of 5gm sandalwood powder, 5gm turmeric paste and a little milk on the affected area. Let the pack dry and then wash it with Luke warm water. Sandalwood powder dries the oily area, turmeric is an antiseptic, which cures the skin disorder and milk being a natural cleanser cleans the skin.

5.Mix of 1 tbsp of cinnamon powder with 3 table spoon of honey and keep it overnight. Next day wash it with cold water. Both these agents are very good scrubs.

Home remedies may not give immediate effects and that's only because it treats the problem and cures the root cause. Artificial treatment may solve the problem but come with a lot of side effects. All the above remedies when applied, treats blackheads and also cures all other skin disorders.