Blackheads?

[ERB]

Looking for proven homemade remedies for blackheads? What are you using? Forehead and front of temples are my problem areas.

I've tried several over the counter products, only thing that went away was money.

I use a luffa on my face. Bad idea?

I have sugar and raw honey, may give that a try this week.

 

[yuppee]

my gf uses lime juice on her face, it helps with pimples. I"ve read that cider vinegar-soaked cotton tabs, taped on a wart overnight kill the wart, so I'd say it's worth a shot, short term for pimples and blackheads. Keep your skin cleaner, washing more often. I used to work a job that bathed me in cutting oil all day, had lots of pimples as a result. After I quit that job, no more pimples on my back. They DO have a cause. remove the cause and you wont have them.

 

[ubercat]

Exercise and massage will help. Sweat out the toxins and then hit the hot shower. Dead skin can cause blocked pores so buy some exfoliating cleanser or just take extra sugar sachets at the café and use that. Get a gentle paraben free cleanser and don't go too crazy with washing or you will stimulates your skin to produce too much oil. Sunlight helps to try and get it in the morning and late afternoon so you don't fry your skin.

 

[DeloresWidner]

Thanks ubercat for sharing the remedy. I have lot of blackheads near my nose and on cheeks. I run ice cubes twice a day since I have pimples but hope it doesn't affect growing of blackheads.

 

[ERB]

Honey and sugar is used for acne treatment topical application. I don't consume junk food.

http://homeremediesforlife.com/honey-for-acne/

 

[Emmily]

Homemade scrubs are best for blackheads such as sugar and lemon mixture, sugar, honey, and oats mixtures etc.

 

[BeExcellent]

Lots of water each day as mentioned above. Also vigorous work out or sauna to sweat out toxins quite helpful, several times a week, followed immediately with a shower

As cleansers go I use a non greasy apricot scrub each day for exfoliating, followed by a neem soap to remove scrub residue and discourage blackheads & pimples.

I occasionally use lemon juice (a slice of lemon) or apple cider vinegar (undiluted) as a toner in the evening. Do not do it too frequently. These are both acid peels and your skin may be red and sting. I don't rinse but some people do after about 5 minutes.

Diet is very important. Cut out sugar, junk & dairy. A comprehensive multi vitamin that has 200mcg selenium can be helpful.

 

[Ashleybennet]

I have used lemon juice to treat blackheads because it is loaded with vitamin C and acid and helps get rid of dirt on skin. You can apply it twice every week. and then directly rub on the skin. Wait for about 15 minutes and wash of with water. You can use sugar and honey to treat them as well.

 

[Jasmine Langer]

Blackheads are caused by excess oil on the skin that can cause clogged pores. Opening pores with steam and extracting the acne is a common treatment method, while dermatologists also recommend acne solutions to help clean skin. Excessive cleaning can lead to dryness and irritation.