Tag: Blackheads

Whenever we have an upcoming event and the acne and blemishes are wreaking havoc on our skin, we become skeptical about attending the event itself....

Bath salts are not just about giving you a relaxing bath! They have certain health benefits that target you head-to-toe. The many minerals in bath salts help to detox the body, heal bruises, exfoliate the skin, relieve blocked nose/sinus congestion, and more. Use it to soak, take some steam, or apply on wounds. Ensure you pick natural, pure bath salts from reputable sources for the best results.

A woman’s face is probably the most-cared-for part of her body. The treatment options available for the innumerable skin conditions and the cosmetic procedures involved are simply mind-boggling. Not to mention the cost of these treatments. Most such treatments don’t really cure the problem but just mask them. Certain home-made face masks prepared using natural ingredients can actually make your skin look younger and more beautiful.

Cilantro is high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights off damage-causing free radicals. It is this same property that helps prevent the oxidation of oil produced by the skin, which, in turn, is very useful in treating blackheads. Vitamin C is also a collagen-booster, making cilantro useful in reviving aging skin while the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of cilantro make it a potent remedy for acne.

It takes time, money and patience to keep your face glowing and smooth. No one’s perfect, there are times when we don’t exfoliate our...

When you get up in the morning, you look at your face in the mirror and suddenly discover a zit on your forehead. That...

To remove common skin marks, try natural remedies. They're safer and cheaper than laser removal, cryotherapy, and harsh medicines. Lighten moles with castor oil and baking soda. If you have age spots, the vitamin C in lemon juice and strawberries will help. Warts, which are caused by an HPV infection, can be healed with garlic’s antiviral properties. Oatmeal and green tea control excess oil, making the combination perfect for blackheads. Tea tree oil is a traditional remedy for skin tags.

Blackheads are clogged pores full of excess oil. Instead of buying fancy products, use oatmeal as a scrub or mask. The abrasive texture will remove extra oil and dirt. The simplest remedy is a paste made with oatmeal and water. For acne-fighting benefits, replace water with green tea, papaya, or honey. To make a face scrub, combine oats with sugar, baking soda, or cornstarch. Always moisturize later to avoid dried skin.

Get rid of blackheads using a face mask made of only egg white or egg white with honey, lemon juice, or tea tree oil. You could also try an egg white and sugar face scrub. Simply whisk the egg whites of 2 eggs thoroughly after removing the yolks and add 1 tbsp of sugar. Massage your face with this mixture gently, leave it on for a while, and then wash with plain water. Repeat till your blackheads disappear.

Blackheads occur when hair follicles get clogged up with dead skin and excess oil. With this remedy, the citric acid in lemon juice, as well as the salt, has exfoliating properties that can help remove the dead skin and prevent excess oil forming. The salt provides an abrasive effect and the warm water helps open up your pores to make the process of cleaning them out easier.

Blackheads are tiny and bumpy spots that you can see mostly on your nose, chin, and forehead. These are clogged follicles of hair. This...

Apply a mix of mashed bananas+coconut oil, powdered orange peels+honey, or baking soda+water to the skin in soft, circular motions to exfoliate. Brush on some egg whites or slather on some honey, lemon juice to the area to prevent new breakouts. You can also steam your face and purge the blackheads. Avoid salt and toothpaste remedies and never pick at the zit!

Curejoy Expert Janardhana Hebbar Explains: A closed comedo is a whitehead, while an open comedo is a blackhead. A comedo is a widened hair follicle...