Freedom from ...BLACKHEADS (PART 2) !!

The excessive sebum produced by the sebaceous glands in the attempt to offer protection to the skin. But sometime this sebum can be the cause of blackheads. Unfortunately we cannot stop sebum production so the only thing that remains is to make sure we care for our skin properly.

1. BAKING SODA AND WATER

a) This is a blackhead extraction method. By mixing equal amounts of baking soda and water, make a solution and rub it for few minutes. Now wash off with Luke warm water and some of your blackheads would be removed.

b) Boil 4 cups of water in a pan and put 2 teaspoons of baking soda in it. Now place a towel over the pan and touch the towel on the affected area. Repeat the exercise for five to six times.

2.EPSOM SALT AND IODINE
Take a cotton wad and soak it in a solution made from Epsom salt, iodine and warm water. Dab the cotton wad on your blackheads and it will loose the pores. Next, you can use any of the effective face scrubs like green tea scrub to remove the blackheads.

3.POTATOES
This one works against your pimples, wrinkles, whiteheads and blackheads! Just grate one potato and apply it directly on the problem area. It is that simple!

4.RADISH SEEDS
Make a paste from ground radish seeds and water and apply it on the blackheads. After 15 minutes, use lukewarm water to rinse of.

5.ROSE & OATMEAL MASK
Mix oatmeal powder with rose water and apply this natural mask on your blackhead prone area. This is a very effective remedy for blackheads and checks future out break as well. Wash it off with cold water after 15 minutes.

6.FENUGREEK

Fenugreek is a powerful anti-blackhead herb. To cure your blackheads crush some fenugreeks leaves and make a paste with water. Apply this on the affected area, say face, for about 10 minutes. And rise with lukewarm water. This will curtail blackhead growth. For clear skin, free from blackheads, apply this paste every night before bed.