Ways of Removing Blackheads

Blackheads removal is usually a two step process:-

1. Opening the pores and loosen blackheads.
2. Blackheads extraction.

Here are ways to loosen the blackheads:

1. Steaming the Pores

Steaming can be done as often as twice a week but for no longer than 10 minutes at a time. This is a great way to clean out pores and loosen blackheads.

2. Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon of Epsom salt and three drops of iodine.
Let mixture cool until it's comfortable to the touch.

Saturate a cotton ball with this mixture and dab on blackheads.
This will allow them to loosen so they can be easily squeezed with a gauze pad.

3. 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.

After loosening the blackheads, you can extract the blackheads easily. Here are ways to extract blackheads:

1. You can get a metal blackhead removal tool. It is usually available at the chemist's shop. It's long and narrow and has a hole in either end, one large and one small. You choose one end, center it over the blackhead and press down gently. The gentle pressure on the skin sometimes dislodges them quite easily. A lot less stressful than using your fingers.

2. Use a deep cleansing face mask prefferably a clay mask.

Glycolic creams are very highly recommended for blackheads removal. It helps in skin peeling, effectively unclogging the pores and smoothening the skin surface. You will be really happy to use this and absorb excess oils in just 60 seconds! We highly recommend using it.