What if? you’re at your best friend’s bachelorette party, totally hyped up, looking amazing, and having the time of your life. The girls are all having a blast, and just when you think things couldn’t be more perfect, this random Karen from high school—who you haven’t heard from in forever—points at your nose and says, “What’s up with that?” Turns out, it’s blackheads.
Trust me on this, the word “just” doesn’t really cut it here. The second she points, everyone’s eyes are suddenly glued to your nose, and you feel like the walls are closing in. The rest of the night? Spent freaking out, thinking everyone’s secretly laughing at you—even those two girls in the back giggling on their phones seem like they’re in on the joke.
How would you feel? Let me tell you, it sucks. Because that person? Was me. Yep, it happened to me.
So, my hunt for the perfect blackhead remover started before I even got home. I’ve always believed in homemade remedies, especially the ones passed down through generations. I mean, if they’ve been around this long, they’ve gotta work, right? So, here are the 3 best home remedies for getting rid of blackheads.
3 Time Tested Home Made Remedies For Blackheads (No Chemicals)
Getting rid of blackheads takes a bit of effort, but it all starts with sticking to a good skincare routine that tackles the oil clogging up your pores. I shouldn’t have to say this but washing your face daily is key to keeping away excess oil, dirt, and all the stuff that clogs pores and leads to blackheads. Remember folks, keep it simple but consistent!
1. Sugar and Lemon Scrub
First off, lemme tell you why and how this works
- Exfoliate with Sugar: Sugar would scrub away dirt and dead skin.
- Lemon for Oil Control: Lemon’s citric acid helps break down oil buildup in your pores.
- Honey to Nourish: Honey will add some much-needed moisture to your skin.
Here’s how you make it:
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2-3 drops of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Mix it up: Stir everything together until you get a thick paste with the sugar granules.
- Apply it: Gently massage the scrub onto your face in small circular motions for about 5 minutes.
- Rinse: Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat your face dry.
- Moisturize: Finish up with a good moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
Do this a couple of times a week for smooth, blackhead-free skin!
2. Oatmeal Face Mask
Here’s a simple oatmeal face mask for blackheads, spoiler alert: Oatmeal is a real good natural exfoliator (not much of a spoiler, innit? :))
- Cook the oatmeal: Just make it like you would if you were going to eat it.
- Let it cool: Wait until it’s cooled down enough to be comfortable on your skin.
- Apply it: Spread the cooled oatmeal over your blackheads, but be careful to avoid your eyes.
- Leave on for 20 minutes: Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse it off: Wash it off with lukewarm water.
- Do this daily: If you want to keep blackheads away, try doing this mask every day.
Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant (told ya) and super gentle, so it’s great even if you have sensitive skin!
3. Green Tea
My gran was a big time advocate of green tea, but, not as a beverage, here’s her couple remedies using green tea. But first, lemme tell y’all why it works: green tea helps reduce oil production and has antioxidant properties, making it a great option for blackhead treatment.
- Green Tea Paste:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of dry green tea leaves with a little water to form a paste.
- Apply the paste to your blackheads.
- After a couple of minutes, rinse it off with water.
- Green Tea Scrub (Optional):
- For extra exfoliation, combine green tea with sugar and lemon to create a scrub.
- Apply the scrub in small, circular motions.
- Rinse your face with water after about 30 seconds.
- Green Tea Face Wash:
- Brew green tea and allow it to cool.
- Use the cooled green tea as a natural face wash to unclog pores.
Alrighty then, those were the 3 best remedies for blackheads that won’t break the bank and be readily available in y’all’s kitchens. Give them a shot and thank me later!