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Blackhead Remover

  • Posted on November 29, 2010 at 7:51 am

Blackheads are the small dark spots dotting the skin generally found in areas where there is an excess of oil build up such as the nose, forehead and chin. They are a result of the sebum and dead skin cells in the pores being exposed to oxygen turning the dark color which you see just below the surface. They can be dealt with in a number of ways, one of which is removing manually with a blackhead remover.

There are a few different methods and gadgets on the market you can try, but the reality is that they are only temporary solutions and can cause damage to your skin if not done correctly. If you are not in a hurry to remove them, you might want to learn more about how to get rid of blackheads which are most effective by using a simple daily cleansing routine to keep the pores open and freed from the sebum responsible. However, these home remedies for blackheads are definitely slower in taking effect. But if you need to get rid of them quickly for whatever reason, here are a few suggestions for blackhead removers. Keep in mind that with all these methods there is always a danger of causing more damage and you should never use excessive force.

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There is a black head remover device which you can purchase online or in your drug store which has a small loop at one or both ends used to place over the blackhead and apply pressure. The blackhead will be forced to the surface and you will be able to clean it off from there. However, if it is not successful, you should never apply too much pressure or try to force it or you may cause more irritation and skin damage. To soften the skin and open the pore to make removal easier, first soak a clean washcloth in warm water and place over the area for a couple of minutes then remove, or you can try giving your face a steam bath first. While the skin is still supple place the looped end of the devise directly over top of the blackhead and apply gentle even pressure. Once the blackhead is released, wipe it clean with alcohol on a cotton swab or another cleanser to ensure any bacteria does not touch any other area of the face.

Home Remedies for Blackheads

  • Posted on October 15, 2010 at 12:16 am

Blackheads are the result of a build up of sebum (oil that is manufactured by the body) in pores anywhere on the body where there are sebaceous glands, mostly found on the face, neck, back, and chest areas. When the sebum is exposed to air it turns the dark color you see just below the surface of the skin within the pores.

Oily skin and pollutants in the air are the main causes of blackheads and if not cleansed regularly can get infected and become inflamed leading to severe acne.

Here you will find some home remedies for blackheads that you can try before resorting to more drastic measures. Before using any home remedy for blackheads it is always a good idea to open up the pores by gently washing with a cleanser or mild soap, or you can try steaming the area to open up the pores.

Fresh lemon or lime juice dabbed on the affected areas 2 to 3 times a day helps to cut through the oil and loosen it making it easier to remove from the pores.

Lemon and lime juices can also be mixed with other ingredients to make home remedies for blackheads such as:

  • Fresh lime juice with a glass of boiled milk
  • 1 tsp. fresh lime juice with 1 tsp. groundnut oil (peanut oil)
  • Fresh lime juice and ground drumstick (moringa) pods and leaves
  • 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp finely ground cinnamon powder
  • Lemon juice, salt and honey, yogurt (optional)—mix together and gently scrub into affected area for several minutes, rinse off and dry

Other home remedies for blackheads include:

  • ¼ cup of hot water, 1 tsp Epsom salts and 4 drops of iodine mixed together, let cool and apply to affected area, let dry and then rinse off
  • Fresh fenugreek leaves ground into a paste, applied and left on overnight then rinsed off
  • Mix ground radish seeds with water to make a paste
  • Red sandalwood and turmeric mixed with milk and made into a paste
  • Green tea facial scrub
  • Grated potatoes made into a poultice and applied
  • Almond powder mixed with rose water
  • Warm honey applied to blackheads
  • White of eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp cinnamon made into a paste. Apply at night and rinse off in the morning

How To Get Rid Of Blackheads

  • Posted on September 7, 2010 at 8:40 pm

Most of us have been plagued by the annoying presence of blackheads at some point in our life. They are created by a build up of excess oil in the pores that cannot make its way to the top to be cleansed out due to blockage, usually caused by dead skin cells. When this oil is exposed to oxygen, it turns a dark color. The difference between blackheads and whiteheads is the fact blackheads are only present in oily skin while whiteheads may be present on either oily or dry skin.

Male hormones, androgens, are the leading cause of blackheads followed by skin care products and makeup. The combination of these two factors is a sure recipe for the making of blackheads, and getting rid of them is not an easy task.

First method you should try to get rid of blackheads:

You should first try out when attempting to find out how to get rid of blackheads and before you try any blackhead remover tools is to simply wash your face ONCE or maybe TWICE a day with warm water. While you might feel like in order to get rid of blackheads you should wash your face every 10 minutes this is actually not a good idea because your skin will be more sensitive. So, only wash your face on a daily basis for a few days/weeks and see if this solves your problem. If it does not, you might want to try preventing and treating them by including a daily regiment of cleansing with a mild soap, acne cleansers, exfoliants and masks, or a combination of these techniques.

Using a blackhead remover & Squeezing them out

how to get rid of blackheadsThe most common way is to gently squeeze them out, but you should follow a procedure to ensure greater effectiveness and less damage to the skin in the process. Gently use a facial scrub to remove any dead skin which might be covering and helping clog the pores, then pat the skin dry gently. Place a warm compress over your face for about 10 to 15 minutes to gently enlarge the pores and soften the blackhead making the removal easier. Again, gently pat your face dry. Using a couple of tissues on each finger, gently squeeze with even pressure from both sides from the base of the blackhead and upwards to force it out safely without damaging the skin. If it does not remove easily do not keep forcing it as you could cause bruising and scarring and make the blackhead worse.

Using an effective blackhead removal cream

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