Excessive oil on the skin attracts dirt and germs; these get deposited in pores and take the shape of blackheads. It can also be caused by hormonal changes in the body, unclean skin and pollution. Blackheads are common among people with oily skin and generally appear on face neck or back.Now that you know what blackheads are, here are tips to cure and prevent it.
The first thing that you should follow is keeping your skin scrupulously clean. Not letting oil stay on the skin for too long will prevent blackheads from forming. Making a paste of multani mitti or fuller's earth and rosewater and applying it on the affected area will make skin smooth. This face pack clears oil from the skin. A paste of water and radish seeds also makes a very effective face pack for getting rid of blackheads.
Another remedy that works effectively in removing blackheads is a paste of almonds, fuller's earth and glycerine soap. Using a mixture of black pepper and curd also helps immensely. Apply this mixture on blackheads and leave for 10 minutes before washing it off. Lime juice when mixed with drumstick paste, removes blackheads effectively. Green tea acts a very helpful scrub for blackheads. Applying grapes paste clears blackheads.Applying a small amount of warm honey helps immensely. Boil 2-3 spoons of basil leaves in water and let the solution cool, then apply the solution with cotton wool on blackheads. This solution effectively removes blackheads. You can also try a mixture of egg and honey to ward off blackheads; beat egg and add honey and keep for ½ an hour.