Blackheads can happen to people of all ages, and are caused by the pores becoming blocked with excess oil, sebum, dirt and bacteria. In order to get rid of blackheads, and keep them from returning, it is important to properly clean skin that is affected by blackheads. An olive oil facial flushes out the pores which are clogged with impurities, a natural exfoliant removes pore-clogging impurities from the surface of the skin, and an acidic juice high in vitamin C keeps the pores clean and clear by increasing skin cell turnover.
Step 1
Clean blackheads with an oil facial. Massage 1 tbsp. of olive oil onto the skin using small, circular motions with the fingers. After three minutes, pour 8 cups of boiling water into a bowl, and place it onto a flat surface. Drape a towel over your head, and lean 12 to 18 inches over the bowl. After five minutes, lift up the head and wipe off the oil with a washcloth. Repeat up to three times per week.
Step 2
Clean blackheads with a natural exfoliant. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp. of baking soda, 1 tbsp. of raw oats and 2 tbsp. of honey, mixing the substances well. Spread the mixture onto your skin, and move your fingers in circular movements. After two to three minutes, rinse off the exfoliant with warm water. Repeat up to three times per week.
Step 3
Clean blackheads with an acidic toner. Soak a cotton pad in concentrated lemon juice, and spread the juice around the face. Let the juice dry onto the skin after it has been cleansed or exfoliated. Repeat up to three times per week.
Tips and Warnings
- Olive oil is a highly emollient and non-comedogenic oil that effectively flushes out the pores without causing them to become re-clogged. Olive oil binds to the oils and sebum clogged within the pores, and enables them to be released from the skin more easily. Exfoliating the skin removes dirt, dead skin cells and impurities from the surface of the skin that causes blackheads and clogs the pores. Avoid using scrubs that are too harsh on the skin, such as peach pit grounds or sand. Lemon juice is a highly acidic substance that is also high in vitamin C, which increases the rate that the skin turns over. This means that new skin cells are encouraged to develop more quickly, while the dead skin cells are sloughed away faster. This action flushes out the pores and keeps the skin free of blackheads.
Things You'll Need
- Olive oil
- Water
- Washcloth
- Bowl
- Towel
- Baking soda
- Oats
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Cotton pad
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