How to Get Rid of Blackheads?

A blackhead is most common form of acne, which affects most of the teenagers. Preventing blackheads is just an impossible thing since the skin produces oil constantly and regenerate skin cells. It is not necessary that you get blackheads only during adolescence; you can get also during adult hood. Since almost everyone has a blackhead during his lifetime, how to get rid of blackheads is a question that gets asked by lots of people. So lets see some tips on how to get rid of blackheads.

• Squeezing out the blackhead is the best way to get rid of a blackhead. Squeeze it gently, since squeezing too hard may harm your skin.
• Wash your face with a gentle soap twice a day. Don't wash with soaps more than 2 times and don't use a bar soap.
• Use a clean towel to dry your face. Since the previously used towel may contain oil and dirt, which may make the symptoms worse.
• Try to keep your hair away from the face since hair can spread infection.
• Change your pillow covers most often as possible since oil from your hair can build up on your pillow and when you sleep it can get on your face.
• Take bath with hot water since steam from the hot water helps to open the pores and loosen the blackheads.
• Avoid eating oily and junk foods since such foods may increase the probability of getting blackheads.

These were some of the tips that may help you to get rid of blackhead. Now we will see some of the methods of getting rid of blackheads.

• Make a soft paste of oatmeal or almond powder with rose water. Rub this paste on your skin with the help of fingertips. Keep it for about 15 minutes. After it dries wash it off with cold water. This method may help you in getting rid of blackheads.
• Beat an egg white and add 1 tsp of honey to it. Apply it on the face with the help of cotton and keep it for 30 minutes. Wash it with warm water and pat it dry.
• Take roasted and powdered pomegranate skin and a fresh limejuice to it. Make a paste and apply over the affected area.
• A paste made out of ground radish seeds and water when applied on skin helps in removing blackheads.
• Take equal quantities of glycerine, almond oil and limejuice. Mix them all and apply it on face. It not only helps to get rid of blackheads but also helps in discoloring the spots on the face.
• Applying a lotion made out of 1 tsp of groundnut oil and 1 tsp of fresh limejuice on the face can prevent the formation of blackheads.
• Take a glass of boiled milk and add fresh lime to it. Use it as a face wash. It can help you to get rid of blackheads.
• Make a paste of fresh methi leaves and apply it on the face. Keep it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with warm water. This can prevent the formation of blackheads.
• Take a little honey and warm it. Apply it on face. Keep it for 10-15 minutes and then wash.
• You can use pore strips to remove the blackheads present on the nose and chin.
• Saturate a part of washcloth with almond or olive oil. Place a dab of toothpaste on the washcloth. Rub the toothpaste gently over the nose with the washcloth. Massage it into your whole face and keep it for 5 minutes. Wash it with hot water. Again wash it with cold water to close the pores. Pat it dry with a towel.