Natural Remedies for Blackheads

These natural remedies for blackheads will help you have healthy clear skin. Use these home remedies for blackheads get rid of them quickly and easily.

Epsom Salt

Mix 1 teaspoon of Epsom salt and 3 drops of iodine in 1/2 cup boiling water. Let the mixture cool off. Then put it on a cotton ball and apply to the blackheads. This mixture will loosen the blackheads so they are easy to remove. You may need to apply it four times before it works.

Green Tea

Green tea can be used to help clear up blackheads. You can make a green tea scrub at home. First make a strong tea by steeping one green tea bag in about 1/3 cup of boiling water. Let it steep for a few minutes and let it cool. Put 2 tablespoons sugar into a bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon green tea and stir. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to give the mixture additional cleansing power. Gently massage the scrub into your skin. Then rinse it off with warm water.

Green tea contains anti-oxidants. Drinking a cup of green tea daily will also improve your skin's health.

Egg White

Apply egg white to the face and let it dry. When it has dried completely rinse it off with warm water.

Grated Potato

Apply grated potato to the area. Leave the potato on the area until it dries up completely. Then rinse the area with warm water.

Honey

Make a paste using honey and cinnamon. Apply it to your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.

Steam

Steam your face by filling a bowl with water hot enough to product steam. Hold your face over the bowl and cover your head with a towel to trap in the steam. Be careful not to burn yourself.

Oatmeal

Make a paste using oatmeal and rosewater. Gentle massage the paste into your face. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

Lifestyle

While you're using natural remedies for blackheads it's important that you change your habits to prevent blackheads from occurring again in the future. Eat lots of fresh healthy fruits and vegetable to promote healthy skin. Essential fatty acids from fish and flax are also important to promote skin health.

Make sure you stay well hydrated. Drink 8 glasses of water daily to help keep your skin healthy.

Wash your face twice daily with warm water and a gentle soap.

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