Troubled with blackheads on nose?
Want to know how to remove blackheads on nose?
Most of us have been troubled by blackheads. Yes – those icky black things that take away the charm of your beautiful nose.
I have had my run in with these notorious things and have ended up with a lot of scars. In my infinite wisdom, I thought popping these would work.
Needless to say that didn’t work. They kept coming back and I kept getting more scars. Then one day, I realized that I had to do something about this.
I am sure that I won’t be the only one with this tale. If you are also troubled by blackheads, then the remedies listed in today’s post should help you out.
What are blackheads?
If you think blackheads are dirt- you are wrong!
Blackheads are the result of our pores getting clogged. Pores gets clogged with sebum and dead skin cells. Sebum is the oil secreted by the sebaceous glands.
Don’t think that this oil is bad as this oil is necessary to keep the skin moisturized. If the glands secrete less of this then our skin becomes dry.
When the pore is open, the oil and dry skin in the pores come into contact with air and oxidizes. This makes it go black, hence the name blackheads. In the case of whiteheads, the pore isn’t open and it doesn’t oxidize.
You know what causes blackheads on nose? You know the notorious T zone? This area has the highest amount of oil glands.
The nose happens to be a part of this zone and that explains the amount of blackheads.
Things we do that make blackheads worse:
The misconception that blackheads are caused by dirt is a major factor why people use the wrong methods to clear it.
The first thing everybody does when they see the first sign of a blackhead is to pop it.
By doing that you will only end up causing more damage. Apart from popping a blackhead, there are other things that can make blackheads worse.
- Excessive scrubbing:
You may feel that scrubbing the nose two-three times a day with face scrubs will help dislodge the debris stuck in the pores.
If you notice, the commercial scrubs available have beads in it of varying sizes. The one that are suitable for daily use will have finer beads.
Excessive scrubbing with the wrong kind of scrub and in a higher frequency will cause your skin to dry. This will in turn cause your sebaceous glands to produce more oil.
- Try to use an extractor without using steam:
Trying to use an extractor without using steam is also bad.
When you use steam, the pores expand making it easy for you to clear out the pore. Otherwise you will also damage the skin around the pore.
30 Easy ways to remove blackheads on nose:
You now know how not to get rid of blackheads. But I am sure, you don’t want to leave it there either. Leaving it be can also pose problems.
Not clearing out blackheads will cause the pores to accumulate more debris. This will lead to difficulty in removal and it can also become infected leaving a bigger mess for you to deal with.
So today we will give you some easy home remedies for blackhead removal that will leave you with beautiful skin.
#1. Baking soda
How to use?
Take a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass bowl. Add some water to make a paste. Apply on the nose and wait for it to dry (10-15 minutes).
Wash it off with warm water. You can do this once or twice week.
How it helps?
Baking soda has anti-septic properties which helps it to get rid of blackheads.
Note – Do a small patch test to check if this suits your skin.
#2. Tomato
How to use?
Extract the juice of a tomato. Apply it on the nose at leave it on overnight.
How it helps?
Tomato contains salicylic acid that helps to fight acne, it also contains anti-oxidants that keeps the skin looking great. Tomatoes can also clean and shrink the pores.
#3. Lemon
How to use?
Apply the juice of a lemon the nose. Do this by soaking a cotton ball in the lemon juice and dabbing it on the nose. Wash it of after 15-20 minutes.
You can do this once a day. If you have deep blackheads on nose, then you can leave it over night.
How it helps?
The citric acid and vitamin C will help to unclog the pores and also prevent any acne scars.
#4. Lemon and curd
How to use?
A spoon of curd with a few drops of lemon juice will help to clear out blackheads. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.
How it helps?
You know how lemon helps.
Curd is also good for the face and helps to remove blackheads, acne, scars. It can also remove dead skin and moisturize the skin.
The lactic acid and zinc in the curd is what makes it so good.
#5. Oats
How to use?
Cook some oats and once it cools apply it on your nose. After 15 – 20 minutes you can remove it. If it is too dry, moisten it and then scrub it off.
How it helps?
Oatmeal is a great natural exfoliant and cleanser. Hence it can help clear out acne and blackheads.
#6. Oats and curd
How to use?
Take 2 tablespoons of oats and mix it with curd and a few drops of lemon. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then moisten it and then scrub in circular motion. Rinse with cold water
How it helps?
This method combines the benefits of oats, curd and lemon.
#7. Oats and honey
How to use?
Take two teaspoons of oats and mix it with a teaspoon of water. Add half a teaspoon of honey. Apply this paste on the face and leave it on for 15- 20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water,
How it helps?
The anti-bacterial properties of honey and the oats makes it an effective against blackheads.
#8. Oats and almond scrub
How to use?
Take equal quantity of almonds and oats. Blend it together without water. Take the amount required for one time use and add a bit of water for the required consistency.
Apply on the nose and scrub in a circular motion. Wash it off with warm water.
How it helps?
Apart from oats, almonds are also great as scrubs. It won’t dry off the skin and will help to deal with the blackhead problem effectively.
#9. Besan and almond scrub
How it helps?
Take some besan or gram flour and almond powder. Mix it with some water and apply it on the nose to get rid of blackheads.
How it helps?
Besan helps to remove excess oil from the face and constant use will keep the blackheads away.
#10. Rice scrub
How it use?
Soak rice in milk for a few hours. Make a fine paste of this and apply it on the face. After 10-15 mins, moisten it and rub it off gently in a circular motion.
How it helps?
the pores. It will also help clear the existing blackheads.
#11. Fenugreek leaf paste
How it use?
Apply a paste of fenugreek leaves and water. Apply this paste on the nose.
How it helps?
Fenugreek has anti-inflammatory benefits which will help to remove blackheads.
#12. Fenugreek seed paste
How it use?
Soak some fenugreek seeds in water overnight, grind and make into a smooth paste. Apply it on the nose.
How it helps?
Same as above.
#13. Aloe vera
How to use?
Take the gel from aloe vera plant and apply it on your nose. Wait for it to dry and wash it off with warm water. Doing this daily will help you get rid of blackheads.
How it helps?
Aloe vera helps to soothe and clear skin imperfections and brings down inflammation.
#14. Potato
How to use?
Grate a potato and apply it on the skin for relief from blackheads, whiteheads and acne.
How it helps?
Potato helps to clear the skin, exfoliate and make the pores smaller.
#15. Orange peels
How to use?
Dry orange peels. Grind it into a fine powder. Mix it with water or rosewater. Dab it on and let it stay for 10-15 mins.
How it helps?
Oranges like lemons have vitamin C and will help to banish blackheads. It will also remove marks and give you glowing skin.
#16. Salt water
How to use?
Washing the face regularly with salt water will help to keep those blackheads away.
How it helps?
Salt water works by removing excess oil and if you use this regularly then the blackheads will soon be a thing of the past.
#17. Sugar and lemon
How to use?
Take half a lemon and put on some sugar. The sugar will stick to the lemon. Use this to gently scrub.
Be very gentle, applying too much of pressure can aggravate and inflame the skin. Use this only once a week.
How it helps?
Sugar has exfoliating properties and when used with lemon, it will remove the blackheads.
#18. Egg white mask
How to use?
Take the white of an egg & beat it well. Apply a layer of that on your face. Now place a piece of paper napkin on this. Apply another layer of egg white. Continue with another layer of paper napkin and egg white. Wait till it dries, wash and pat dry.
How it helps?
Egg white will tighten your pores and regular use will lessen blackheads. It will also tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles.
#19. Egg and honey mask
How to use?
You can do the previous treatment by adding a teaspoon of honey to the egg white.
How it helps?
Egg white and honey help in tightening the pores.
#20. Green tea
How to use?
Boil half a cup of water. Take it off the heat and add a teaspoon of green tea (you can also use a tea bag). Cover and let it steep.
While it is still warm dab it on the nose. Wash it off with cold water.
How it helps?
Green tea is rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins which helps to reduce acne by bringing down oil on the skin.
#21. Turmeric
How to use?
Make a paste of some turmeric. Use kasturi turmeric, it smells great and won’t stain. Apply it on the blackheads, let it dry and wash it off with some warm water.
How it helps?
Kasturi turmeric has many qualities and is great to treat all skin problems. It will clear blemishes and make your skin glow.
#22. Turmeric and curd
How to use?
Take some turmeric and mix it with curd and apply it on the nose. Once it dries, rinse it off with some lukewarm water and pat dry.
How it helps?
Here curd and turmeric join hands to remove existing blackheads and prevent reappearance.
#23. Turmeric and neem
How to use?
Applying a paste of neem leaves and turmeric will also clear out blackheads and leave your face blemish-free.
How it helps?
Apart from turmeric, neem also has anti-bacterial properties and helps to treat many skin diseases.
- Must read: benefits of neem for your skin and hair
#24. Turmeric and coriander
How to use?
Applying a paste of coriander leaves and turmeric is beneficial in clearing out blackheads.
How it helps?
Coriander leaves contain anti-oxidants and has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps to detoxify the body.
#25. Honey
How to use?
Warm a teaspoon of honey. You can do this by taking the required amount in a container and then placing it some hot water. Dab it on the nose and leave it on for 10-15 mins. Wash it off with warm water. Alternatively, you can also leave this overnight.
How it helps?
The anti-septic and anti-bacterial property of honey makes it effective even if used alone.
#26. Honey and milk strips
How to use?
Take a teaspoon each of honey and milk, mix it well. Warm it gently so that it mixes well. Apply a layer of this mixture on the nose, then place a cloth strip on it. Wait till it dries completely. Peel it off and wash with cold water.
How it helps?
The lactic acid in milk helps clear blackheads.
#27. Ground cinnamon
How to use?
Take ¼ tsp of cinnamon powder. Mix it with half a tsp of honey and make a paste. Apply it on the nose. Rinse and pat dry. Cinnamon is strong so do a patch test to see if your skin is not sensitive to it.
How it helps?
Cinnamon contains anti- bacterial properties and has been used in many anti-acne treatments.
#28. Honey and cinnamon paste
How to use?
Mix equal quantities of honey and cinnamon. Apply it just like the procedure described for honey and milk strip.
How it helps?
Both the benefits of honey and cinnamon have been described above and will help to clear the blackheads.
#29. Toothpaste
How to use?
Apply some toothpaste on the affected area, wash it off and pat dry.
How it helps?
The compounds present in toothpaste can dry the blackheads out and makes it easy to remove. But don’t use too much as it can dry the skin out. Also the gel variety won’t help you.
#30. Multani mitti
How to use?
Applying multani mitti paste on blackheads can help to clear out blackheads.
How it helps?
To know all about the wonderful multani mitti, read about it here.
Precautions and tips:
If you are planning on using an extractor, then always steam so that the pores expand. This makes the extraction easier.
Scrubs should not be used daily as excessive scrubbing can dry out your skin. This would be compensated for, by the body producing excess oil.
Do not pinch, pick or poke the blackheads.
Clean the skin regularly. When you go to bed, ensure you clean any traces of makeup.
Before using any remedy on the skin, always do a spot check, to check for any allergic reaction.
Despite your best efforts, you might still find one or two minute blackheads. Don’t obsess about them and just ensure that you eat healthy and follow a proper skin care routine. If they still trouble you, then you know how to get rid of blackheads naturally.
If you have any queries or comments about this post, do write to us. Also let us know, if you have any remedies that can help clear out blackheads.
Take care!
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