Blackhead is a blackish bump on the skin caused mainly due to oily skin mixed with pollution, grim and dirt. There are many ways for blackhead removal. So of the common remedies are enlisted in this article. Read on.

Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera helps reduce the appearance of blackheads and scars. Aloe Vera is widely available in the market in the form of gel. Massage the aloe vera gel gently into your skin. Wait until it dries and then wash it off with cold water.

Creams:
Look for creams containing Alpha Hydoxy Fruit (AHA) acids like glycol-creams, that can effectively remove dead skin cells and expose the blackhead. The cream containing AHA should be used once in every 3 days.

Exfoliate:
One of the best ways to remove blackheads is exfoliation. Facial exfoliators and scrubs are available in the market. Scrub the blackhead prone area 3-4 times a week using the exfoliator. When you are using an exfoliator, avoid washing your face with soaps. Instead, wash you face with splashes of plain water or use a mild cleanser.

Home remedies:
• Cleanse your face with fresh milk and gently rub a coarse cloth dipped in milk. Now, steam your face with lemon peel, mint leaves or lavender. This home remedy will effectively remove blackheads.
• Make a paste out of water and cornstarch. Apply the paste until it turns completely white, that looks like a mask. Now, remove the mask by thoroughly washing your face with plain water. This home remedy is a great cure for blackheads since it dries out the zits and exfoliates your skin when you wash it off.
• Blend or mash two to three chunks of papaya (each 1 inch sized) and put it in the freezer. Apply the paste on face and leave it for 10-20 minutes. Wash it off using plain water. Repeat this process twice or thrice a week. This is a great home remedy for the removal of blackheads because papaya breaks down dead skin cells in order to give a lovely glow. It also clears out the pores which in turn shrink.

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