Blackheads are a very common skin problem that people usually face. They are also known as open comedons. The most common location of appearance of blackhead is the nose and area around it. They are caused because of dirt , keratin, and oil being trapped in open pores and hair follicles. Simply put, blackheads are a type of acne. Our pores become clogged due to a combination of dead skin cells, excess oil, and bacteria. The real (black) magic happens when these debris are pushed to the skin’s surface, where they oxidise when they come into contact with air and quickly turn black.Also Read - Diet to Control Skin Ageing: How Right Nutrition Can Help to Prevent Anti-Ageing - Expert Answers

Before you start popping the blackheads and feel the pain, There are some simple top 5 natural remedies that you can use at home to get the smooth skin back without any pain. Also Read - Wrinkles? 7 Effective Home Remedies to Cure 'Jhuriyan' Naturally For Wrinkle-Free Skin

To make these remedies more effective, Cleanse your face thoroughly and cover it with a warm towel for 2 minutes before apply the remedy. This will soften and open the pores and help remove the blackheads more easily. Also avoid oil based makeup to avoid blackheads and always use sunscreen. Also Read - Shahnaz Husain Shares 8 Natural Beauty Remedies For Instant Fair Glow

(With inputs from Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics)

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Published Date: September 23, 2022 11:50 AM IST

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