It is time to say goodbye to those tricky blackheads. Nobody likes blackheads showing up on the skin especially when you have an event to attend. Sometimes they just show up even though you take care of your skin.As a result, you may face skin-related concerns like blackheads. Blackheads begin to form when the materials like a sebum, plug of oil and dead skin cells block pores in the skin.

Blackheads are nothing but small bumps that appear on the skin because of clogged skin pores with dead skin, dirt and oil.

Tips to Getting Rid Of Blackheads on Your Nose

According to  Alexander Dane, DO of Affiliated Dermatologists & Dermatologic Surgeons, New Jersey says that not all home remedies help get rid of blackheads. We have clubbed some proven natural treatments and home remedies to get rid of blackheads and clear up your complexion on the nose and the entire face.

Baking Soda and Water

Baking soda is the most common kitchen ingredient but you may not realize it can help remove blackheads. Dr. Dane says that baking soda can neutralize any pH imbalance on the skin and also act as an exfoliant to reduce oil, dirt and dead skin cells. All you have to do is to take two tablespoons of baking soda and two tablespoons of water and mix them together until it becomes a paste. Apply the paste on your face and rinse off with lukewarm water and do not forget to apply moisturizer. This mixture should be used twice a week as it can dry your skin.

Tea Tree Oil

According to experts, tea tree oil can be applied directly to the affected areas to remove blackheads from the skin. It works by killing bacteria on the skin. Tea tree oil can be found in many products that include soaps, creams and essential oil.

Kasturi Turmeric

Turmeric contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. You may or may not know that regular turmeric can stain on the skin whereas Kasturi turmeric avoids staining on the skin. In order to apply turmeric to the skin, you need to mix it with one tablespoon of coconut oil and water to make a paste. Apply the paste on your face and wait for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off.

At-Home Exfoliation

To make an exfoliation mixture, you require brown sugar, lemon juice and honey. Mix them well and apply them on blackheads on your chin and nose. Dr. Dane suggests that you should apply it in a circular motion and massage it for five minutes then rinse off with warm water and apply moisturizer. 

Green Tea

No, you shouldn’t drink green tea to remove blackheads. You will apply it to your face. Dr. Dane recommends green tea to reduce your skin’s oil production and it works as an antioxidant. To make a paste, take one tablespoon of dry green tea leaves and water and mix them together. Massage the paste into the affected area and leave it for three minutes. After that, rinse off with warm water and moisturize your face. You can use this treatment thrice a week.

At-Home Pore Strip

Pore strips are one of the popular blackhead-removing remedies. You can make your own pore strips using honey and milk. Milk contains lactic acid that helps eliminate dead skin cells and oil while honey contains antibacterial properties. How to make your own pore strip? Take one tablespoon of whole milk and organic raw honey and mix them well. After that, microwave it for 10 seconds. Then make sure the mixture cools down to room temperature. Apply the mixture to the areas that have blackheads and place a clean cotton strip on the top of the pasts. Wait for about 15 minutes and gently peel the stripe off, then wash your face and apply a moisturizer.

Face Masks

Using a face mask is considered an easy way to remove blackheads. According to Dr. Bowe’s method, it requires egg whites and tissue. Firstly, you need to whisk one egg white and apply it to your clean skin. After that place a layer of tissue on your face(not on your mouth and eyes) and then apply another layer of egg white. Leave the mask to dry for 20 minutes and peel it off. It is also best for acne-prone skin.

These are some of the proven ways to get rid of blackheads.