Blackheads

When oil collects and hardens in the pores of skin blackheads are formed.

The pores are then closed with hardened sebum or oil. Since the pores are open, the tip of clogged grease is exposed to air and oxidizes which turns black.

Their dark appearance is because of the densely packed skin cells, which leads to black color.

Hence blackheads are formed in this way. Because of blackheads the pores get blocked and oil glands get affected resulting in pimples.

Tips to reduce blackheads:

  • Food which causes constipation and others stomach disorders should be avoided.

  • Avoid washing the face with soap for twice a day.

  • Wash your face with plain water at least 4-5 times a day.

  • A drug “adapalene” is wonderful in reducing the blackhead by stimulating of skin growth through modulation of cellular differentiation. Apply a thin film of adapalene gel once daily before going to bed.

  • Ultraviolet rays encourage the skin peeling and help to clear blocked pores, therefore sunbathing is helpful,

  • Hair should be kept away from the face as greasy hair and skin go together and can spread infection.

Home made remedies:

  • Apply on trouble spots a warm honey and wash it after ten to fifteen minutes.

  • Take one teaspoon of fresh coriander leaf juice with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder. Use this treatment at night and wash it off in the morning. Repeat this for one week.

  • Boil some oatmeal in a little water. Cool it and add some lemon juice and mix it well. Apply this on affected area.

  • Apply a paste of ground radish seeds with water on face to remove blackheads.

  • Apply grated potatoes to treat blackheads.

  • Apply undiluted lemon juice on the affected area. Repeat this two to three times a day.

  • Make a lotion of lime juice, almond oil, and glycerine in equal proportion and apply it on face. This is an excellent treatment as it removes blackheads as well as spots on the face.

  • Take two to three cups of boiled water and add two teaspoons of soda bicarbonate. Steam the towel in this and place the towel on face. Repeat this about five to six times a day

  • Take one teaspoon of lime juice mixed with 1 teaspoon of finely powdered cinnamon. Apply this paste as bed time and wash it off in the morning.