Blackheads are caused by excess oil that clogs the skin’s pores. Usually our first reaction of how to get rid of blackheads is with our fingers. This method can be done in a safe way, without damaging your skin. Before you began using any method, covering your face with a warm cloth will help bring the blackheads to the surface, making them easier to remove.
The Popping Pimples Method: First, clean your face thoroughly with a good gentle facial cleanser. Dry it completely and then cover your fingers with tissue to prevent damaging your skin with your fingernails. And to avoid spreading bacteria and oil from your fingers to your face. Gently apply equal pressure to both side of the blemish and push the blackhead out.
The Toothpaste Method: Apply a small amount of toothpaste to an extra toothbrush. Wet the brush and the affected area. Brush the area with the toothbrush for a few minutes each day and you should see a difference in the amount of blackheads you have.
Honey: You may be wondering how to get rid of blackheads with honey, but it really works! Honey is good for your skin. Honey acts as a natural peel for your skin, since honey is naturally anti-bacterial and has enzymes. Apply warm honey to your blackheads and leave on for about 10 minutes. Just use a little bit and smooth it over your whole face for a nice relaxing mask, don’t worry it wont drip off or be a sticky mess. The honey rinses off very easily with just warm water!
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Baking Soda & Water: Mix equal parts of baking soda and water and apply to your blackheads. Rub it into the pores and rinse with warm water. This will remove some blackheads.
Chemical Peels: Chemical peels can work very well for removing blackheads. The downside to this is that is must be done by a licensed skin care professional and can it be very costly. Your dermatologist can give you more information or recommendations if you are interested in chemical peels. You can also use a less potent form with over the counter chemical peels or an Alpha Hydroxy Acid product. Make sure the AHA acne product is pH balanced.
Blackhead Removal Gun: A blackhead removal gun is like a small vacuum that sucks the blackheads from the skin. They are not powerful enough to damage the skin, but they may not be as effective as some other treatments.
Metal Loop Extractors: Metal loop extractors are long metal tools with small metal loops on either end. They are used by pushing them into the skin to push the blackhead out. If done incorrectly, they can cause damage and scarring to the skin so be sure to follow all directions closely. Do not press too hard, if the blackhead does not pop out then it is not ready.
Blackhead Removal Strips: We’ve all seen the blackhead removal strip. You place it on your nose (the most common area for blackheads to appear), let it stay on for a few minutes, and rip it off. These can be really useful and you can see the blackheads that have been removed right on the strip. If you have a large amount of blackheads, it may take a few tries to see a significant difference in your amount of blackheads. I have used these before and they don’t work very well on my skin, but they might work great for you. I have friends who love these strips, because they do indeed work!
Tweezers are sometimes used to remove blackheads but they can cause bleeding and scarring and is not recommended. Some people believe that using regular scotch tape will heed the same results as the blackhead removal strips. Applying regular school glue to the area and allowing it to dry before peeling it off may also show some results. The glue works similar to the strips. Masks also work great. Try a sulfur or clay one to really get rid of those blackheads. I like Queen Helene’s Mint Julep sulfur mask, it works amazingly well. It helps keep all kinds of acne away. And it is unbelievably cheap for a big tube too!
After extracting your blackheads, use an Beta Hydroxy Acid pad or a toner to dry up and close the pore.
To keep your blackheads from coming back, make sure you are not irritating your skin with any products. Only start one new product at a time. Give it time for it to work before you start another. If you start a whole bunch of new skincare products at once you will not know what is breaking you out. Hot showers or facial steaming and a mask once a week can also help keep them away!
