DIY Blackhead Removal Masks
Blackheads can be pain in the back. They are the most difficult impurities to remove. It takes a lot of effort to remove them and in addition to that there is a lot of pain in the removal process too. They are really frustrating to deal with. But, there are ways to get rid of those stubborn blackheads from your face. Want to know how? then keep on reading.
So the first question that most of the people may have is what exactly are blackheads? how do they look like? are they harmful? Well, don't worry, I've got all your questions covered.
What are blackheads?
Blackheads are small bumps that appear on your skin due to clogged hair follicles. These bumps are called blackheads because the surface looks dark or black. Blackheads are mild type of acne that usually form on the face, but they can also appear on the back, chest, neck, arms and shoulders.
Similar to blackheads are whiteheads except for the fact that the surface looks white. They are same as blackheads.
Below are ten masks to remove black heads easily.
1. Egg white and lemon juice peel off mask
Ingredients:
1. Egg white of one egg.
2. One teaspoon of lemon juice.
What is egg white?
An egg consists of two components a yellow color yolk and a white slimy fluid surrounding the yolk is called egg white. So now that you know what an egg white is, let's see how to separate it from the yolk.
How to separate egg yolk from egg white?
Take on egg. Now at the apex of the egg carefully make a small hole or a crack using any pointed thing like a knife or something of that sort. After the hole is made, just turn your egg upside down and automatically all the egg white will come out of the hole into the bowl thus separating itself from the yolk. The white slimy fluid that you get in the bowl is called egg white.
Procedure:
To the same bowl containing egg white add one teaspoon of lemon juice. Beat the egg white and lemon juice and mix it well for about 2-3 minutes. Now apply a thin layer of this mixture on your nose or the area where ever the blackheads are visible with the help of brush or your hands. Now place a tissue paper on this layer. Now apply one more layer of the mixture on the tissue paper. Let it dry for about 10-15 minutes and then peel off the mask to remove the blackheads. You'll see small, minute processes on the tissue paper. Then wash your face with a mild soap or face wash.
2. Cinnamon and honey mask
Ingredients:
1. One tbsp cinnamon powder
2. One tbsp raw honey
3. Clean strips of cotton
Procedure:
Take a small bowl or a container. Add one tbsp of raw honey to it followed by one tbsp of cinnamon powder. Mix this two well until you have enough paste to cover the affected area. Apply a thin layer of this paste over the blackheads and then press a strip of clean cotton over it. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Then remove the cotton strip steadily, you'll observe small black spots on the cotton strip which means your blackheads has been removed by cotton. Then wash the area with cold water and don't forget to follow up with a good moisturizer.
3. Orange peel mask
Ingredients:
1. Orange powder
2. Milk
Procedure:
How to make Orange peel powder?
Keep Orange peels in the sun in an outdoor area so that they become dry. After the drying process is done, take all the peels and grind all of them into a powder form with the help of a grinder/mixture. This is how you make an Orange peel powder.
The dry Orange powder is available in the market too if you want to save your time.
Take one tbsp of Orange powder in a small bowl. To it add half tbsp of milk. Mix well until turns into a thick paste. Add more milk if needed. Now apply this mixture on your face or on the area having blackheads. Keep for 30 minutes. After that remove the mask by peeling it off. Now wash the face with lukewarm water, and follow up with a good moisturizer.
4. Honey and milk mask
Ingredients:
1. One tbsp of Honey
2. One tbsp of Milk
Procedure:
Firstly, you need to warm the honey and milk separately. Then mix them together in a small bowl. Mix them up until a thick paste is seen. Apply this mixture all over the face and nose (or only to the affected area) Press a cotton on top of that. Keep it for 20 minutes. After that remove the cotton strip steadily by peeling it off. Then wash your face with water and apply moisturizer.
5. Egg yolk and gelatin mask
Ingredients:
1. Egg yolk
2. Milk
3. Gelatin
Procedure:
What is an egg yolk?
So as I explained before, an egg has two parts the white fluid is called egg white and the yellow part is called egg yolk. We will need the yellow part in this mask.
First you need to separate the yellow part from the white. I have explained the whole procedure on how to separate these two in point number 1, so read that if you haven't. Now take this yellow part in a small bowl. Mix 1 or half tbsp of milk and very little amount of gelatin to it. Heat this mixture slightly on a low flame. Remove from the flame and let it cool for few minutes. Apply this mixture on the face wait till the mask becomes dry. After that remove the mask from the face by it off. Wash the face with water and apply a good moisturizer.
6. Baking Soda
Baking soda works as an exfoliant to scrub away dead skin cells, leaving the skin soft and smooth.
Ingredients:
1. One tbsp Baking Soda
2. Water
Procedure:
In a small glass or ceramic bowl, mix a tbsp of baking soda with small amount of water to form a paste. Apply the paste to blackheads and start scrubbing gently. Scrub for at least 30 seconds and then allow it to dry for about 10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and then apply a good moisturizer.
Repeat the remedy once or twice a week to remove debris from pores that can cause them to clog, resulting in blackheads.
7. Oatmeal
Oatmeal works as a gentle natural cleanser and exfoliant, loosening clogged pores that lead to blackheads.
Ingredients:
1. One cup oatmeal
2. Water
Procedure:
Cook one cup of oatmeal just enough to cover all of your blackheads in water. Allow the oatmeal to cool to room temperature before applying to affected areas. Apply to blackheads, allowing it to sit for 10-20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.
Apply this at least once per day for maximum results.
8. Green Tea
The vitamins and antioxidants in green tea help to break up excess oil and reduce inflammation in acne-prone skin, as well as to help protect it from future damage.
Ingredients:
1. Two green tea bags
Procedure:
Boil about one cup of water and then remove from heat. Steep two green tea bags for about an hour. Pour the liquid into a glass or ceramic bowl and cool until lukewarm. Dab this liquid onto he blackheads and allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water, pat dry and then moisturize with moisturizer.
9. Turmeric
Turmeric is one of the best medicinal spices, it has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Ingredients:
1. One tbsp turmeric powder
2. Coconut oil
Procedure:
Take a small bowl and add 1 tbsp of turmeric powder and half tbsp of coconut oil or water. Mix them well to get a paste. Dab this paste onto the blemishes and let it soak in for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water. Use this treatment daily to get rid of and prevent future blackheads.
10. Sugar
Sugar is a great exfoliant, it is effective for clearing out clogged pores that can lead to those nasty blackheads.
Ingredients:
1. One cup white or brown sugar
2. Four tbsp of Olive or Almond oil
Procedure:
Take a small bowl and add one cup of sugar and 4 tbsp of oil and mix well till a thick paste is obtained. Wet your face with water and start scrubbing your face with the mixture using your fingertips in a circular motion. Rinse with cool water and moisturize.
Use this mask once or twice a week but not more than that as it can be a little drying and irritating for your skin.
Tips:
- Always moisturize your face after applying any one of the packs mentioned above.
- Apply your pack instantly after making it. Do not keep it longer or store it in a refrigerator, otherwise you won't get desired results.
- Always do a test patch before applying the pack directly on your face.
What is a test patch?
Test patch means to test any of the packs you are going to apply on the face on the hands first and then on the face in order to get to know if your skin is allergic or sensitive to that particular pack. Apply small patch of the mixture onto the back of your hand and leave it for 10-15 minutes, if you feel a tingling or itchy sensation DO NOT apply it on your face, if you don't feel anything then you can go ahead and apply it all over your face. Remember test patch is very important.
Disclaimer:
Always do a test patch first before applying any of the packs above. As everyone has different type of skin nobody really knows to what or how your skin will react. If it works for me it does not really means it will work for all of you. So its necessary for everyone to do a test patch first. I personally do it for every single DIY's. Better to be safe than sorry.
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