10 All-Natural Blackhead Treatments To Try At Home

Blackheads on the face, specifically on the nose and other areas, can be a problem for teens but for adults too. Blackheads are usually black, but they can also be yellow (this was news to me, by the way!). Blackheads result when when a hair follicle becomes clogged.

There are several reasons why a hair follicle can become clogged. In your teen years, when your hormones are fluctuating all over the place, oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands are more active and are more prone to clogging. But adults can get them too – I’m certainly not immune to them myself. (Ever tried one of those Biore strips? Yeah…. I have and…. gross.) 

So it turns out that a combination of dead skin cells and dirt can cause these pesky blemishes at any time. Of course, you and I know that a little blemish is never gonna stop us – so we’re going to tap into the power of the at-home treatment for this skin issue. We’re going to explore blackhead home remedies that actually work. There are two types of home solutions we’re going to cover today: topical treatments and at-home tools.

What Is A Blackhead Treatment?

As we’ve previously touched on, the contributing factors to getting blackheads are hormonal changes. But you can also increase your chances with improper skin care, genetics, stress, and the over use of cosmetics. Blackheads can usually be found on the face, however, they do appear on the back, arms, neck, chest, and shoulders. Interestingly, they appear black, not because of dirt, but because of oxidization with exposure to the air.The important thing to remember is if left untreated, they can cause acne outbreaks.

There are several over the counter products for blackhead treatment, but using a home remedy can also be an effective option. With simple ingredients in your kitchen, you can clear them up in just a few days.

What Are the Most Effective Home Remedies?

There are several home remedies to help with blackheads using natural ingredients you may already have in your kitchen cabinets or can be found at your local grocery store. Here are 10 easy-to-make all natural remedies that many have reported using to help control blackheads and reveal clear, healthy skin.

As with anything you put on your skin, make sure you aren’t allergic or sensitive to the ingredients and stop using immediately if you have an adverse reaction. If you are unsure of any of the ingredients below, you may want to consult a medical advisor. These may have to be used regularly to keep the skin clear and blackhead free.

1. Baking Soda
• Combine about 2 tsp baking soda with mineral oil creating a paste.
• Gently massage the paste onto the face and allow it to dry a few minutes.
• Rinse the paste off your face with warm water.
• Apply this remedy up to two times a week.

2. Honey
• Apply a bit pure honey on your face, leaving it on for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse your face with warm water.

3. Cinnamon & Honey
• Make a paste by mixing 1 tsp of honey to 1 tsp of cinnamon powder.
• Place on the affected area and leave overnight, washing it off in the morning.
• Continue this treatment for 10 days in a row for best results.

4. Cinnamon, Lemon Juice, & Tumeric
• Combine 1 tsp cinnamon and 1-2 tsp lemon juice, with a pinch of turmeric powder.
• Cleanse the affected area with the mixture, rinsing it off with warm water.
• Use daily to remove blackheads.

5. Oatmeal, Honey and Tomato Juice
• Mix 1 tsp of honey and 2 Tbsp of tomato juice with 2-4 tbsp of oatmeal into a paste.
• Gently scrub your face with the mixture, giving more attention where you have blackheads.
• Rinse your face with warm water.

6. Oatmeal, Yogurt, Lime Juice & Olive Oil
• Mix 2 tbsp oatmeal, 3 tbsp yogurt and a few drops of lemon juice and olive oil.
• Apply this mixture to your face and leave it for about 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse your face with warm water.

7. Lemon Juice, Yogurt, Honey & Salt
• Combine 1 tsp (or more, depending on how much of the mixture you need) of each; lemon juice, salt, yogurt and honey into a scrub.
• Use the scrub to exfoliate your skin, treating the blackheads in the process.
• Rinse your face with warm water.

8. Green tea
• Mix 1 tps of dry green tea leaves with a bit water, creating a paste.
• Gently scrub the paste over the affected area for a few minutes.
• Rinse your face with warm water.
• This scrub provides a deep clean for oily skin, helping unclog pores.

9. Epsom salt
• Combine 1 tsp of Epsom salt and a few drops of iodine in a small amount of hot water until the salt completely dissolves.
• After the mixture has cooled, use a cotton ball to apply to the mixture on the affected area.
• Once the mixture has dried, gently wash it off.

10. Fenugreek
• Create a thick paste by crushing fresh fenugreek leaves in a small amount of water.
• Apply it to the affected area and allow it to dry for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse your face with warm water.
• Use this remedy daily.

Now for the Blackhead Removal Tools

If you’re brave, I have another solution for you. This one looks a little creepy, but I’m telling you, it works to extract those plugged up pores. Introducing… the blackhead remover!

A blackhead removal tool can be purchased in many places like your pharmacy or large discount stores. The shape of the blackhead remover is round with a small hole at the end of a handle, and when pressed against the blackhead area the pressure is administered around the area and the blackhead then easily extracts from the site.

Using a blackhead remover is better than squeezing the area with your fingers. Sometime bruising can occur or damage and breaking of blood vessels under the thin skin of the face can happen along with causing a possible infection. This is also a more sanitary way to remove the blackheads, remember to clean the tool with rubbing alcohol before and after each use.

What’s Worked for You?

OK, my beauties, now it’s your turn to share your favorite blackhead treatments in the comments below. What am I missing? What’s worked for you guys?