Home Remedies for Whiteheads

Facial Steam an Easy home remedy for removing whiteheads

Taking facial steam would be very effective treatment for whiteheads. Just take boiling water in a bowl and take steam of this water or you can make use of towel soaked in hot water. Place this towel over your face for several minutes then remove.

Baking Soda Paste a best way to get rid of whiteheads

Make a paste using baking soda and water and apply paste to the affected part of skin and leave for a few minutes. Daily application of this whitehead removal home remedy can let you get rid of whiteheads on face.

Honey & Sugar for whitehead removal

Take one tablespoon of sugar and same quantity for honey and make a sugar scrub. Apply this scrub over affected part of skin and keep rubbing gently. Keep rubbing for a few minutes then rinse with fresh water.

 Oatmeal

Being slightly abrasive in nature, oatmeal also works as a natural exfoliant to get rid of accumulated dead skin and dirt. In addition, it absorbs excess oil and opens the pores.

• Mix two tablespoons of yogurt, one tablespoon each of lemon juice and honey, and four tablespoons of powdered oatmeal. You can also add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Dampen your skin and then apply this paste on your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
• Alternatively, apply a simple paste of powdered oatmeal mixed with water. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then scrub it off to exfoliate your skin, minimize pores and reduce blackheads.

Follow either of these remedies once or twice a week on a regular basis.

Sugar Scrub

A homemade sugar scrub can work wonders for your skin. It will help exfoliate your skin to remove excess oil and debris trapped in the pores without causing dryness.

1. Mix together one tablespoon each of sugar and honey. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice.
2. Apply it on your face and gently massage in circular motions.
3. Leave it on for a few minutes.
4. Wipe it off using a wet washcloth and then wash your face.
5. Do this once or twice a week on a regular basis.

 Lemon Juice

Being rich in alpha hydroxy acids, lemon juice helps exfoliate the skin and also facilitates cell regeneration. It also helps get rid of excess oil due to its astringent properties.

1. Dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply the juice on your face.
2. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash your face with cold water.
3. Do this daily before going to bed. Continue for at least a few months.

 Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar works like an astringent and thus removes excess oil from the skin. Plus, it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help fight acne.

• Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one cup of water. Apply this solution on your face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
• Another option is to mix one part apple cider vinegar with three parts cornstarch. Spread it on your face. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before scrubbing it off. Clean your face with a washcloth soaked in warm water. Follow with a cold water rinse to close the pores.

Use either of these remedies daily or a few times a week until you get encouraging results.