Blackheads-Get rid of them

These are visible as black dots on the skin surface. These occur when there is an increased activity of the sebaceous glands and an accumulation of oil, dirt and dead cells in the pores. Mostly, people with oily skin have them. These are mostly found on the face, nose, chin and forehead. You should never pick them up as this sometimes results in infection and even permanent marks. Although obstinate and persistent, they usually respond to treatment and can be removed. Treatment advised is deep cleansing, steaming, extraction, mask & avoiding faulty food.


WAYS TO REMOVE BLACKHEADS
Steam your faceThis is done by keeping your face over a bowl of hot water, and covering your whole head with a thick towel (the bowl should also be covered by the towel). This is a great way to clean out pores and loosen blackheads.
Loosen them1. Saturate a cotton ball with surgical spirit of eau-de cologne and dab on the blackheads. This will loosen them.
2. Combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water. This will also loosen them.
Extracting the blackheads
After loosening them, you have to extract them.
1. A metal blackhead remover is available at a chemist’s shop. You may use it to squeeze out the blackheads. Do it gently. If you feel you cannot use it properly, then have it done under the competent hands of a beautician; otherwise you will do more harm than good to your skin.
2. Blackhead removal strips are also available in the market. You have to just place the strip on your nose where the blackheads are prominent and pull it off, akin to waxing.
Suitable face packs & creams1. Glycolic acid creams have also been found effective in the treatment of blackheads. It helps in skin peeling, effectively unclogging the pores and smoothening the skin surface.
2. Apply astringent lotion daily if your skin with a tendency towards blackheads
3. A deep cleansing mask like a clay mask is also helpful. Mix 2 tbsp. of fuller earth (multani mitti) with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of milk and rose water to make a paste and apply over the face. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and then wash off. This pack helps to bleach the skin, as well as keep the pores tight.
4. Mix equal parts of lime juice, almond oil and glycerin and apply to the face.
5. Beat an egg white until stiff. Add one-tablespoon of honey and then apply to area with a cotton swab. Leave for half an hour and then rinse with warm water.
Suitable dietInclude more fresh fruits and green vegetables in your diet and avoid fatty and junk food.
See also: The ache of acne /Know your skin type /5 golden rules of skin care / Simple ways of acquiring a clear & blemish free skin

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102 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:09 PM

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  2. Anonymous9:11 AM

    hhhhhhhhhhhheeeelllllllllllllllppppppppppp

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  3. Anonymous8:48 PM

    to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads just put strong minty toothpaste on the area for 1/2-1 minute for results and it also smells nice.

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  4. Anonymous10:07 AM

    there this super product called scrub your nose in it in a bubblegum pink bottle and it's one of those rare products that actually works. i had a HUGE HUGE HUGE problem with blackheads on my nose sometimes i felt like cutting my nose off but now thank God, the problems cleared up

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  5. Anonymous3:52 PM

    use nose strips, use soap, oh i use bensaclin (a face medicine) and it tends to bleach my blackheads that don't want to go away.

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  6. Anonymous5:39 PM

    mix baking soda wid milk
    n apply on prone areas

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  7. Anonymous5:40 PM

    Use an exfoliater for your type of skin and then use the nose pore mask from the body shop. I simply love it as my skin is oily and my pores are large.

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  8. Anonymous1:54 PM

    Another method that is helpful in assisting with how to get rid of blackheads is to take a little bit of warm honey and apply it to the trouble areas and wash it off after ten to fifteen minutes. Or you could beat an egg white, add one teaspoon of honey and use a cotton swab to apply it onto the face. Leave this concoction on for one half hour before rinsing it off with warm water and patting your face dry.

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  9. Anonymous6:04 PM

    Boil some oatmeal in a little water. Cool it and add some lemon juice and mix it well. Apply on the face.
    Warm a little honey and apply on the trouble spots. Wash it after 10 – 15 minutes.
    Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply it on face to remove blackheads.
    Take 1 teaspoon of fresh coriander leaf juice with ½ teaspoon of tumeric powder. Use this treatment overnight and wash it off in the morning. Repeat for a week.
    Beat an egg white part. Add 1 teaspoon honey and with a cotton swab, apply it on face. Keep it for around half an hour. Rinse with warm water.
    Apply grated potatoes to treat blackheads. It is a good treatment.
    Take 1 teaspoon lime juice mixed with 1 teaspoon of finely powdered cinnamon. Apply it at bed time and wash it off in the morning.
    Take lime juice, almond oil and glycerime in equal proportion. Make a lotion and apply it on face. It is an excellent method to remove blackheads as well as spots on the face.
    Apply undiluted lemon juice on the affected area. Do this 2 -3 times a day.
    Take 2 teaspoons soda bicarbonate. Add this to 3 -4 cups of boiled water. Steam a towel in this and place the towel on face. Repeat this around 5 -6 times a day. Now make a paste by mixing 1 teaspoon curd and 1 teaspoon of rice flour. Rub this paste on the area of blackheads and on getting dry, wash it off with cold water.

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  10. Anonymous10:06 AM

    Beat white part of an egg. Add one teaspoon of honey and with a cotton swab, apply it on face. Keep it around half an hour and then rinse with warm water. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.

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  11. Belinda3:59 PM

    I have tried the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips. They do work right then and there, but of course as the week progresses, you’ll have dirt build up in your pores and the blackheads return. You would have to use the pore strips once a week if your blackheads are really abundant or just use it whenever you see a lot of blackheads.

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  12. Hopefully this article will help me.

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  13. Rakshita8:59 AM

    Take steam for about 5-8 minutes for removing blackheads from the surface of the skin

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  14. Shreeya8:53 AM

    take a boiling hot towel and place it over you face for ten minutes which will enable the blackheads to come to the surface. Then wash your face with warm water and soap and rinse with cold water to close the pores. Follow up with an oil free moisturizer. Regularly applying Beta Hydroxy Acid to your face will also be very effective in getting rid of blackheads.

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  15. Namitha9:14 AM

    Blackheads occur due to excessive oil in the skin.Avoid greasy cosmetics and oily food .Do not touch or pop your pimples .Include fresh fruit juices in your diet .Steam your face once in a week as it opens the pores and removes the dirt accumulated .After steaming splash your face with cold water and pat dry .Mix orange peel powder ,sandalwood paste and rose water and apply to the face .Wash it off after 15 minutes .Take good care of your skin the natural way.Avoid using chemicals

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  16. Mandavi9:19 AM

    Try some simple kitchen remedies like tomatoes ,papaya juices to cleanse out the excess oil.or you could eat them too it drives out the toxins...........some oatmeal mixed with any fruit juice is effective just try it.....eating the fruits is very very good needless to add

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  17. Suruchi3:59 PM

    Take 50 ml. of raw or unboiled milk, add a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use the mixture as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin and make your skin free from blackheads and whiteheads.

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  18. Jamuna4:21 PM

    Hi i would like to say that the honey thing worked fabulously, great results;

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  19. Medha2:36 PM

    Another method that is helpful in assisting with how to get rid of blackheads is to take a little bit of warm honey and apply it to the trouble areas and wash it off after ten to fifteen minutes. Or you could beat an egg white, add one teaspoon of honey and use a cotton swab to apply it onto the face. Leave this concoction on for one half hour before rinsing it off with warm water and patting your face dry.

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  20. Nimish5:08 PM

    Alpha hydroxy acids are also a good first line of defense. They gently exfoliate skin to prevent cells from building up and clogging pores.

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  21. Ujwala10:15 AM

    A paste made out of ground radish seeds and water applied to the face right on the site of a blackhead is an effective blemish remover. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water

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  22. Akhila9:41 AM

    just use a facial wash with salicylic acid and you could reduce the incidence of Blackheads. you can also use other exfoliates like glycolic acid to get rid of blackheads.

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  23. Shashikala11:18 AM

    Tomato can also be used for the treatment of blackheads and to open the pores of the skin. Cut the tomato and rub it on the skin. Leave on for fifteen minutes. Wash it off with water. This will reduce open pores and blackheads. This treatment is good particularly for oily skin.

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  24. Shanta11:22 AM

    Take a teaspoon of coriander juice; mix it with a pinch of turmeric powder. It is a very effective home made ointment for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it every night before going to bed.

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  25. Jayashree9:22 AM

    Apply a paste of jaggery to blackheads and let dry for 20 minutes. Peel off, and the blackheads will come out too.

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  26. Sanjana9:16 AM

    I just rub a bit of tea tree oil on the affected areas. It works for me. Anyone else wish to try should do a patch test 1st.

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  27. Bhumika8:40 AM

    People usually say toothpaste is good. Im not sure if that works.
    I normally use sudocream, i know its for rashes but it helps.
    Also lemon water :)

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  28. Katyayani9:20 AM

    Take handful of corn flour and mix it with egg white. Apply it on your face and let it be there for 30 minutes. After that with wet warm hands, massage it on your face. Then wash it off with warm water. Regular use of this homemade blackhead remedy will help removing blackheads.
    - Mix groundnut oil and fresh lime juice in same ration. Apply it daily on face for 10-15 minutes and wash. Follow this daily to prevent formation of blackheads

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  29. unknown5:26 PM

    There's a thing like a sticker that you put on the blackheads (mostly on the nose). Wait for the glue to harden & dry. Pull the sticker out and the blackheads will get pulled out too.
    There's also a type of cloth where you can rub the blackheads away. Or a type of gel to rub it away too.Do not squeeze it out cause you get ugly scars like holes on your skin.

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  30. Kesari5:27 PM

    One good natural remedy for blackheads is to make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply this paste on face to remove blackheads.

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  31. Shailaja5:31 PM

    Mix mint juice with turmeric powder and apply on affected parts. Stay itfor 15-30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. This is also useful natural remedy for blackheads.

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  32. Dr Laxmish5:37 PM

    Mix fresh lime juice with grounded drumstick pods and leaves and apply on the blackheads.
    Mix one teaspoonful of groundnut oil with one teaspoonful of fresh lime juice and apply on the face to prevent formation of blackheads.

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  33. Abhimanyu5:48 PM

    Make a mixture by taking a pinch of soft portion of glycerin soap and a pinch of table salt. Apply this mixture on the affected areas. This is also one of the effective home remedies for blackheads.

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  34. Ranjana8:17 AM

    Rub oatmeal paste on face,leave it to dry for 15 minutes and scrub well before washing off with cold water

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  35. Prajna9:21 AM

    The prime cause of blackheads and pimples is usually not the make-up but the cleansing routine

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  36. unknown9:45 AM

    Beat white part of an egg. Add one teaspoon of honey and with a cotton swab, apply it on face. Keep it around half an hour and then scrub well and rinse with warm water. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.

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  37. unknown9:21 AM

    I got this tip when I went for a facial: The esthetician told me to help with the black heads around my nose I should at least once a week use hyrdrogen peroxide and baking soda. She said put a little of each in the palm of my hand and use my fingers to exfoliate the black heads gently. Cheap and handy!

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  38. Anonymous4:19 PM

    HOPEFULLY IT HELPS ME.

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  39. unknown8:50 AM

    blackheads will always be present particularly if one has oily skin.
    You should use oil-free products and keep your skin as clean as possible, cleanse your skin everyday and use an exfoliant and a mask once or twice a week (depends on that particular product).
    Before blackheads extraction you should allow your pores to open (by putting your face close to steam, not too close though).... and then use tissues and try to get them out.

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  40. Anonymous8:59 AM

    scrub your face with an electric toothbrush.. it honestly works, or at least it has for me.. it cleans out your pores very well and removes dead skin..
    when i use the toothbrush method i use st. ives scrub.. and my face always feels very clean.. i do it about three times a week and my face has never felt cleaner.. i also use proactiv each morning and night..
    and using a mineral based make up would probably help a lot.. i use bare minerals.. it's expensive but it's amazing and very good for your skin..
    you'll probably never get rid of them all.. but i really think the toothbrush will help.. and hey it doesn't hurt to try right?
    i do it and i get compliments on my skin all the time

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  41. Sheetal8:14 AM

    Try some simple kitchen remedies like tomatoes ,papaya juices to clense out the excess oil.or you could eat them too it drives out the toxins...........some oatmeal mixed withany fruit juice is effective just try it.....eating the fruits is very very good needless to add

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  42. Blackheads are the pores partially covered by excess oil, dead cells and bacteria. The pus inside gets oxidized and thus giving it a black color. These blackheads take longer time to heal than a whitehead. Do not pop blackheads as it will aggravate the problem.
    Mix a pinch of turmeric powder in one tablespoon of coriander juice and apply on the washed face every night. The remedy is effective for blackheads and pimples.
    For more serious problem you may use clearPores recovery system. You may find detail by pasting the url in your browser, given in source

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  43. Alwin9:46 AM

    Leave it for a week or two without touching it and i should be easier to squeeze. the worst thing to do is to get blackhead strips thought. the kind of blackhead you have described doses not sound like it will budge anyway. and strips just take away layer of healthy skin. and then you are more likely to get another blackhead in the same place, because bacteria will get in

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  44. Anonymous9:47 AM

    thry the blackhead strips. if you dont have much black head than you can make a strip yourself. look it up online it really helps! good luck!
    p.s. if that doesn't work than try putting a pot of water on the stove. once it starts to boil put one or two green tea leafs in. The green tea is good for the skin. now take a towl and put it around the back or your head. Hold your head so the steam can open your pores. be very careful. it will be hot. and sont burn your house down!

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  45. Ashwin9:50 AM

    Put both of your fingers between a black head and squeeze it out... Stuff will ooz out and it's disgusting but it works

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  46. Joyal9:51 AM

    I had horrible, horrible, black heads on my nose and cheeks and my skin is combo oily. I tried EVERYTHING. then exactly one week ago i picked of the Philosophy Micro-delivery Peel and after one week (and only using it twice) my black heads are completely GONE. and my pores have gotten so much smaller! Its $65 but it will last you a long time..like i said. i have only used it twice in one week (you only need to use it once.) and my black heads just disappeared!

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  47. Manjushree10:20 AM

    Use green tea as a face scrub to loose blackheads.And a scrub to use 1-2 times a week.

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  48. Carol8:33 AM

    Steaming did nothing for me. Here's what worked. It sounds crazy, but just try it for 2 or 3 days and you'll be amazed at the difference. Make a mask of 3 parts castor oil and 1 part olive oil. Massage into face and leave on for 20 min. Then wipe off with a warm washcloth until oil is gone. You can use your regular face wash afterwards if it still feels greasy. Somehow this dissolves all the blackheads and doesn't make you break out.

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  49. Anonymous8:34 AM

    Method 1
    Use creams containing AHA's (Alpha Hydroxyl Fruit acids) like glyco-creams that will clear away any dead skin cells and "expose" the blackhead. Use the AHA's every 3 days or so.
    Method 2
    Make a lotion with equal parts of lime juice, almond oil and glycerine and apply on the face. It not only cures blackheads but the discoloring spots on the face too.
    Method 3
    Warm a little honey and apply on the trouble spots.
    Wash off after 10-15 minutes.
    Method 4
    Beat an egg white stiff.
    Add 1 tsp honey.
    With a cotton swab apply on the face and leave for half an hour.
    Rinse with warm water and pat it dry.
    Method 5
    Rinse your face with hot water to open your pores.
    Generously saturate a section of washcloth with olive or almond oil.
    Place a dab of toothpaste (not the gel kind) on the oily washcloth.
    Gently and thoroughly rub the toothpaste over your nose with the oily cloth. Do it twice if you have a lot of blackheads.
    Massage it into your whole face if you like. Add more oil or toothpaste as necessary.
    Wait about 5 minutes, then rinse your face thoroughly with hot water and a clean washcloth.
    Splash your face with cold water (preferable iced) to close the pores. Pat dry with a clean towel.

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  50. Urmila8:34 AM

    rose water n oatmeal is very effective in removin blackheads n preventin future breakouts and closin the pores.apply oatmeal powder with rose water mixed into a paste n wash it off after 20-30 min using cold water.the cold water closes the newly cleaned pores, protecting against blackheads or breakouts in future

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  51. Neena8:38 AM

    Wet a small towel. Put it in the microwave for one minute. Lie down and put it over your face.
    This will open the pores. Remove blackheads. Tone and moisturise.
    Once a week use a face pack.Use a scrub every other day.

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  52. Prarthana1:58 PM

    Use good deep action cleansing facewash it greatly help

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  53. Anonymous11:05 AM

    Blackhead extractors, devices that remove blackheads by suction. Blackhead strips, which contain glue that binds to blackheads and whiteheads, and remove them when peeled off.

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  54. Blackhead Prevention Strategies
    Practice gentle face washing
    Protect your skin. Rule number one is to resist the temptation to pick at your blackheads, which can cause permanent scarring

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  55. Arundati10:47 AM

    Violent squeezing must not be used, because it always leads to the formation of little painful boils Never use your fingernails as they can carry dirt and can cause further infection
    Never prick the pimples, because doing so infects the surrounding area and leaves the scar behind which usually results in dark or red spots.

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  56. Anonymous10:48 AM

    Use a gentle facial scrub several times a week and use Biore Pore Strips. They really work.

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  57. Anonymous4:08 PM

    you have to sqeeeeezzzeee that thing out. It's the only way. those strips dont do anything except clog your pores more.

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  58. Anonymous11:23 AM

    using pore strips really help:get rid of my blackheads is at night, right before i go to bed i would take my makeup off with a makeup remover toilette then cleanse my face right after. that way i get all the stuff on top of my face off so when i cleanse i can get all the nasty stuff deep in my pores right out.
    once i started to do that i saw noticeable results in a couple of days! and i had a lot of blackheads

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  59. Bindu8:20 AM

    Get a facial, they got rid of allllll my black heads, but they eventually come back. I heard getting glue, like liquid Elmers glue is good, just rub it on your nose wait for it to dry completely and peel it off.

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  60. Neeraja10:43 AM

    To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

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  61. Anonymous10:47 AM

    Blackhead mask 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 4 drops of lavender oil, 1 tsp. of butter, 1/2 cup of crushed oats, 1 Tbsp. salt, 4 Tbsp. of grated apple
    Mix it all together and apply evenly over your skin, leave to dry then wash off thoroughly. Amazing stuff, give it a try. You'll love the result! (It also works wonders all over your body.)

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  62. Anonymous5:15 PM

    The first step in removing blackheads is by stopping to use any oil based cream or cosmetic or treatment. Also one must not use any abrasive or harsh soaps or wash clothes as this will only aggravate the blackheads. Cover the face each night for 15 to 20 minutes and it would be better if the wash cloth is boiled first as this will remove any bacteria from affecting the skin. To remove those blackheads use a benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid which most people are now familiar with. Don’t go for any acne removal or cure that has less then 2.5% benzyl peroxide in it.
    There is the blackhead remover that does remove those stubborn blackheads and one can buy a blackhead remover and use it at home to remove blackheads. A circular pad puts pressure around the blackhead and forces the blackhead out of the skin. One should buy a steel blackhead remover as they can be sterilized and one does not need any bacteria to infect a blackhead.

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  63. An effective way is make a DIY mask.Step 1.Prepare an egg and a banana .Step2.Pouring the egg white and stir with the banana, the even agitation, causes its intensive mixing, becomes the soft lip lipstick.Step3.Put the ready mixed mask on your nose equably. Step4.Take down the mask after 15minutes ,then wash your face with water .Hope it may help

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  64. Alpana5:22 PM

    : get a handtowel wet with water hot watr n place it on ur bh for bout five min.. then get some toothpaste on a toothbrush and scrub ur nose not to hard but just enuf. When doin this be carful bcuz the menthol frm toothpast mite burn ur eyes only use a lil...
    2: warm towle on bh for fiv min then heat up honey in microwave jus to where its warm then place where ur blkheads are let dry n leave on for about fifteen to twenty min then wash off..
    3: again warm towel on bh then in a bowl get two eggs but only use the egg whites b sure not to hav n e of the yolk now whisk the egg. Then get some two ply toilet paper ... put the egg wite mix on nose or whereever u have the bh then place toilet paper over the mix on ur face again wet toilet paper wit egg mix then let dry for about twenty to twenty five minutes then qquickly peel off..... there juz like those dtrips but I've found tht they have wrkd bettr for me...

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  65. Vishal3:58 PM

    Take lots of long hot baths. Real long. Like watch a dvd movie in the bath long. Until your skin is like a prune. You'll find your skin will be dry and itchy later. When you scratch it, there will be blackheads, that have literally fallen out of the pores.

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  66. Albert4:18 PM

    Neutrogenia sells pads to help remove your blackheads they are not expensive and are very easy to use.

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  67. Sunayana4:19 PM

    Using a face mask can also help to remove blackheads as well as prevent them form forming in the first place by maintaining a healthy clean skin. This will reduce prevent the pores form clogging up with dirt or oils.

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  68. Ananya4:39 PM

    Blackheads are usually related to oily skin. You should wash your face really good twice a day with good cleanser, like any "Kiss the Face" foaming soap. The blackheads form in your pores of the skin, and you must use an astringent to close the pores after washing so that blackheads can't form in there. Worse case scenario, you have to squeeze them out with your fingertips, then treat the area with some acne astringent. I used to get them sometimes around my nose area, and I found out the more I washed my face and used a cleansing facial toner after to dry the area out the less I had oily skin and no more blackheads.

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  69. Anonymous10:49 AM

    always had blackheads on my nose. Finally, I used strips sold in drugstores over the counter. They're made for just your problem. All you do is wet your nose, put the strip on your nose, and in a few minutes you pull the strip off. You won't believe the amount of blackheads that come off with the strip. The strip will look like a little forest. I swear by the strips. They sure worked for me. No more blackheads at all!

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  70. Use a gentle facial scrub several times a week and use Biore Pore Strips. They really work.

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  71. Use The Wave by Nutrogina

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  72. Suvarna2:33 PM

    What is the best way to remove white heads/blackheads? Any special remedy, tried various scrubs removal, controlled diet...

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  73. Beena2:34 PM

    Your skin seems to be very oily which invites lot of dirt on the pores and thus the blackheads and whiteheads occur. Rub gently with pears soap and table salt like scrub this will help in removing whiteheads and blackheads rinse off after rubbing this scrub in circular motion.

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  74. Anonymous12:04 PM

    Don't squeeze blackheads or spots. Bathe things like that with hot water (not too hot of course) and then put an antiseptic spot cream on the blemish after drying. There are so many germs on your fingers, for example, that you can give yourself a lovely skin infection if you keep tampering with blemishes. The spot you have burst should be bathed, dried and then have an antiseptic lotion or cream put on it. That "cheesy" stuff is pus, because you have an infected spot now. Then don't be tempted to mess around with it, just leave it to heal. If you have blackheads reappearing, try using a good facial scrub regularly.

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  75. put some hot water onto a tissue and slowly put onto your spot, it will hurt first but as you slowly squeeze the tissue it will get warmer then your spot will go down.
    another i used to do was borrow my dads after shave, it stang but it worked better than anything else that i had tried. don't try it tho if its not your thing.

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  76. Ranjana9:48 AM

    Whenever you remove blackheads, your pores open up. Make sure to clean your face with toner after removal. Thereafter, wet a towel with icy cold water and put it on your face. Finally, apply a pore tightening face mask. This will make sure your pores don’t remain open. Never ever remove blackheads by pinching or squeezing. It might irritate your skin and lead to scars.

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  77. Mayuri9:49 AM

    Avoid touching your face as much as you can, especially after removing the blackheads. Do not use facial scrub if you have acne. It can aggravate and spread the condition.
    Before removing your blackheads, through any of the three methods, be sure that you skin is clean and free of moisturizers and creams.

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  78. Anonymous4:16 PM

    Black heads are pre mature pimples and you can get them from oily skin or B/C your hitting puberty or it might just be from dirt. get Oxy Pads and when you take a shower use hot water and PLAIN SOAP Not deodorant soap. If the problem does not go away see your GP!

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  79. Jagadish4:23 PM

    first keep your skin clean and i always think make up to cover the poors so atleast the dirt don't get in there and then wash the make up off. But to get rid of the ones I have I would squeeze them out then go from there.

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  80. Avinash10:51 AM

    steps to mechanically extract blackheads:
    wash your face.
    scrub/exfoliate your face.
    steam your face with a bowl of hot water. cover your head with a towel to keep the steam in.
    wipe off the water on ur face.
    mechanically extract your blackheads.
    apply toner to close pores.

    You should exfoliate your face at least twice a week to keep blackheads at bay.
    avoid oily fried foods and drink lots of water daily. eat more vege and fruits.

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  81. Shubha10:00 AM

    Applying the paste of fenugreek leaves and turmeric on your face is very good for pimple and blackhead prone skin.

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  82. To erase blackheads, try this quick cleansing mask: Mix two Tbs. of oatmeal, four Tbs. of plain yogurt, one tablespoon lemon juice and one Tbs. of olive oil into a paste and gently apply to skin. Leave it on for five minutes and rinse with cold water. Let your face air-dry. Check out my Facial Page for more great masks

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  83. Ranadheer8:56 AM

    For pimples and blackheads, rub also thin slices of cucumber on the skin and rinse after 30 minutes

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  84. Vaidehi9:26 AM

    To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

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  85. Vishakha9:23 AM

    Cut a potato, rub over the black head. The grit in the potato will remove the debris in the pore. Follow with a cleanser and honey facial. Hope it helps you to remove blackheads.

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  86. Meghana9:36 AM

    Interesting post!Been looking for the best solution about blackeheads problems.

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  87. Lalita8:49 AM

    Try lemon juice on blackheads at night to clear up skin.

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  88. Susan8:47 AM

    Fresh drumstick-leaf juice mixed with lime juice can also be applied to treat pimples, acne, and blackheads.

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  89. Richa8:56 AM

    They actually sell blackhead extractors at most drugstores. They usually run about $6-$10 . I have one, and they work pretty well. Plus it is much cheaper than getting it professionally done.

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  90. Mahadevi9:16 AM

    Pore Strips, Blackhead mask-

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  91. I recommend doing your regular face cleaning routine and buying blackhead strips at walmart. A pack shouldn't be more than 20 bucks and even if it did it would be totaly worth it.

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  92. Flora8:38 AM

    Use a garlic oatmeal scrub for black (and white) heads. It’s a great remedy.

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  93. Viraj8:27 AM

    Take equal amount of lime juice and rose water, mix both, apply on your face, keep it for 15 minutes and wash off.

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  94. Ambika8:28 AM

    Apply undiluted lemon juice 2 to 3 times a day.

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  95. Nileema8:29 AM

    Warm little honey, apply it on the blackheads and wash off after 10 to 15 minutes.

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  96. Priyanka9:07 AM

    Make a homemade scrubber by soaking rice in the milk for 4 hours, grind them and make a paste. Use this paste on your body as a scrubber to remove the black heads but do not rub it too hard on the skin. You should use it in mild circulations.

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  97. Honey is a soothing skin treatment and a natural moisturizer. Many people find that it is very effective when used in a natural skin regimen that is aimed at removing blackheads and improving the texture and look of the skin. You can use ¼ cup of honey each night as a facial mask. Wash your face, and then apply the honey evenly to the surface of your skin. Leave in place for 20 minutes and then wash your face thoroughly with warm water.

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  98. Natural and herbal treatments have been very effective for many people. Consistency of use and early treatments are the key steps needed for the results that you want

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  99. Kailas11:12 AM

    For blackheads, try to exfoliate. It'll eventually go away, so don't pick at it or you're gonna cause scarring which may be permanent.

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  100. Farukh11:12 AM

    The perfect solution is to cleanse your face, then apply lemon juice for 5 min and then rinse. After rinsing, place a hot towel on your face. This will actually bring everything to a head without the pressure of you squeezing it!

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  101. Darpan2:46 PM

    I use clean and clear

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  102. Ahana2:34 PM

    If blackheads are your worry, mix a few drop of honey with the juice of half a lemon and apply directly to the area where you have blackheads. Let it sit for five to 10 minutes and rinse off with cool water.

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