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Simple Tips To Get Rid Of Whiteheads
Those pearly white spots on the face look ugly and leave scars if squeezed. Today, we shall give you some simple suggestions to get rid of whiteheads and scars. Take a look.
Whiteheads are a form of acne that contain sebum clogged in the pores and generally appear on the cheekbone and nose. They are infected acne (means the sebum may contain bacteria that might spread the infection). To get rid of whiteheads, we generally squeeze and that is not correct, as the nails may contain dirt that may react with the sebum and spread the infection all over the skin.
The problem of whiteheads can easily deteriorate one's self-esteem and confidence. They can pop up anywhere and at anytime, and ruin your look. It is caused due to clogged pores when the skin is unable to remove the dead skin cells.
Some factors for this can be due to exposure to the sun, usage of heavy makeup, lack of enough exfoliation, excessive production of oil (sebum), hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menstruation, birth control pills, high levels of humidity in the environment, long-term use of steroidal creams, etc.
But this can be solved with some simple home ingredients and tips. Let's see what they are.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste helps in drying up the whiteheads in a few hours. But be careful that you choose only white toothpaste to remove whiteheads.
Cover the whitehead with a little amount of toothpaste and leave it on for half an hour. After this, wash your face properly to get rid of all the unwanted remains. You can try this once or twice every day to get rid of blackheads quickly.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has excellent cleansing properties which help in removing blackheads. Also, regular usage of aloe vera helps in moisturizing your skin, thus keeping it hydrated all the time.
Squeeze
out
a
tablespoon
of
fresh
aloe
vera
gel
from
an
aloe
leaf.
Mash
this
well.
Add
1
tablespoon
of
lemon
juice
to
this
and
blend
thoroughly.
Massage
the
affected
skin
with
this
gently
for
3-4
minutes.
Leave
it
on
for
10
minutes
and
then
wash
your
face
with
water.
Do
this
minimum
thrice
a
week
for
better
results.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil acts as a cleanser and moisturizer at the same time. Moreover, applying coconut oil can help in removing whiteheads easily.
Take 1-2 drops of the oil on a clean finger and massage the affected skin with it. Leave it on for a few hours. You can do this every day before going to bed.
Rose Water
Rose water helps in opening up the clogged pores. It balances the skin's pH and also promotes healthy blood circulation.
Just mix 1 tablespoon of rose water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice together. Apply on the affected skin with some cotton and leave it on for 10-12 minutes. Rinse your face with this water. You can repeat this every alternate day for better and faster results.
Oatmeal Scrub
This simple oatmeal scrub can help in removing whiteheads at a faster rate. All you will need for this scrub is 2 tablespoons of oatmeal powder and rose water.
Make a paste using the rose water and oatmeal powder to get a medium consistency. Apply it on the whiteheads and wash it off after 20 minutes. You can apply this mask thrice a week for better results.
Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrub will help exfoliate your skin to remove the excess oil and debris trapped in the pores without causing dryness.
Mix together one tablespoon each of sugar and honey. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice.
Apply it on your face and gently massage in circular motions. Leave it on for a few minutes. Wipe it off using a wet washcloth and then wash your face. Do this once or twice in a week on a regular basis.
Steam
The warmth from the steam opens up the skin pores and cleanses them. Steaming also helps in increasing the circulation of blood flow.
Place
the
towel
over
your
head
and
let
the
steam
from
the
hot
water
come
into
contact
with
your
face.
Stay
in
this
position
for
5-8
minutes.
Once
done,
pat
your
skin
dry.
Repeat
this
once
a
week
ideally.
People
with
oily
skin
can
repeat
this
twice
a
week.
Apple Cider Vinegar
The astringent properties in apple cider vinegar help in removing the excess oil from the skin. It also helps reduce inflammation and has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one cup of water. Apply this solution on your face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
Honey
The antibacterial properties of honey will help in removing whiteheads effectively. Honey is also very soothing and moisturizing to the skin.
Just warm the honey lightly and apply it on the affected areas of your face. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then wash it off with water. You can repeat this on alternate days, until the whiteheads go away completely.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice helps in exfoliating the skin and thus removes the dead skin cells. Also, the astringent properties in lemon juice help in removing the excess oil from the skin.
Squeeze out the juice from one lemon. Dip a cotton ball in it and apply it on your face, covering the areas where you have whiteheads. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Finally, wash your face in lukewarm water.
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