Blackheads

Blackheads are a common problem but mostly people do not know that what are the blackheads. These are also a form of acne that result when a pore is only partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The black color is not caused by dirt and can not be washed away. Rather, it is a reaction of the skin's own pigment, melanin, reacting with the oxygen in the air. A blackhead tends to be a stable structure, and can often take a long time to clear. This is because the contents very slowly drain to the surface. Most people are wonder how can they get rid of blackheads. They may be surprised to know that like whiteheads, a blackhead may also heal itself by releasing its contents on the surface. However, new lesions may appear to take it's place.
Home Remedies for Blackheads
Here is a collection of home remedies for blackheads that we have divide into three groups that is remedies to prevent blackheads, remove blackheads and to cure blackheads although their effects are infact overlapping. Like all other skin conditions the results can be obtained only when a remedy applied thoroughly and consistanly over a long period.
FACE MASKS FOR BLACKHEADS
Corn Flour Mask
Prepare a mixture of corn flour with egg white and apply on face. Let it dry completely for 1/2 hour. Dip your hands in warm water and massage your face and wash off. This when repeated regularly gives you a smooth skin.
Orange Peel Mask
Orange peel is another cheap and easily available home remedy. You can easily get dried orange peels or orange peel powder from market or alternatively you may dry some at home. Grind them to make fine powder. Mix about 2 tablespoons of this powder some yoghurt to make a thick paste. Apply all over the face, while gently rubbing in circular motions. Wash off with cold water. This is an excellent way to extract oil and dirt from clogged pores and keep the skin clean and healthy.
How to Remove Blackheads?
There are a lot many methods to remove these nasty blackheads and the most common and un- recommended is by squeezing them. This is the method which all of us love in spite of the fact that every one knows that it is the worst way. If at all you can not stop doing this remember to be gentle because any aggressive manipulation will cause further harm to the skin. Here we take a look at the most popular and least aggressive methods to remove blackheads.
1. By Hot Compress 2. Blackhead strips;
3. Comedone Extractors;
4. Suction Methods;
5. Facial Scrubs and Washes;
6. Home Remedies