[ENG] 6 simple and natural methods to fight against blackheads

AT FIRST …

Whatever the product you want to apply on your face, it is advised to make before a steam bath which will increase the treatment efficiency by opening pores.

 

1. TOMATO MASK 

Why does it work ? 

The tomato has disinfecting properties and cleans the skin in depth. 

How to do ? 

1. Cut 1 tomato into thin slices 
2. Put them on your face during 15 minutes 
3. Rinse 

Renew the operation 2 times a week.

 

2. LEMON JUICE 

Why does it work ? 

The lemon is a natural antioxidant. 

How to do ? 

1. Cut 1 lemon in 2 half
2. Soak 1 cotton-bud with lemon juice 
3. Dab the blackheads
4. No need to rinse

Renew the operation 2 to 3 times a day during 1 week. 

 

3. POTATO APPLICATION

Why does it work ? 

The potato eliminates sebum excess. 

How to do ? 

1. Cut 1 potato into washers 
2. Apply directly 1 washer on your blackheads by massaging circularly 
3. No need to rinse 

Renew the operation 2 to 3 times a day during 1 week. 

 

4. THE HONEY APPLICATION 

Why does it work ? 

The honey is a natural antibacterial and antiseptic. 

How to do ? 

1. Warm 1 table spoon of pure honey in a small vessel until it is hot to the touch
2. Apply the honey on the blackheads and let it dry for 15 minutes 
3. Rinse with a soft and damp cloth 

Renew the operation everyday during 1 week.

 

5. THE PARSLEY JUICE 

Why does it work ? 

The parsley is a natural antioxidant. 

How to do ? 

1. Crush 1 parsley bunch 
2. Take the juice 
3. Apply it on blackheads during 10 minutes 
4. Rinse 

Renew the operation 2 times a week. 

 

6. THE BAKING SODA – NUTMEG AND LEMON MASK 

Why does it work ? 

The baking soda is a natural antiseptic.
The nutmeg exfoliates the skin. 
The lemon is a natural antioxidant. 

How to do ? 

1. Mix 1 table spoon of baking soda and 1 table spoon of nutmeg powder in a little bowl 
2. Add some drops of lemon juice to obtain a homogeneous paste 
3. Mix
4. Apply the mixture on the blackheads 
5. Leave on for 10 minutes 
6. Massage circularly the area to be treated 
7. Rinse 

Renew the operation 2 to 3 times a week. 

 

WARNING 

• Although these products are natural, an intolerance reaction is possible : to avoid any risk of allergic reaction, test the preparation on a small zone of your wrist and wait half an hour before applying it on your face. In case of uncomfortable feeling (burning, itching, …), rinse with cold water. 
• Plants contain active ingredients which make them effective but could also make them dangerous : 

1. respect the recommended quantities 
2. only use certified plants (beware of the pickings : risk to confuse a toxic plant with a curative plant) : it is better to supply you in herbalist's shop or pharmaceutical 
3. if you follow a medical treatment whatever it is, ask for the doctor or the pharmacist's opinion before using plants (intercations risks)
4. never interrupt a medical treatment without your doctor's authorisation 
5. ask for a medical opinion before giving it to a child or to a frail person 

Find all our natural tips and recipes to take care of your body in our Beauty Special File  

 

Photo credits :
Smiling beautiful young woman in bathroom – WavebreakmediaMicro – Fotolia.com
Relaxing during a facial steam treatment at a beauty spa. – Feomarty Olga – Shutterstock.com
Woman with fresh tomatoes mask – silvae – Shutterstock.com
lemonade with fresh slice lemon on wooden table – capacitorphoto – Fotolia.com
HolgersFotografie – Pixabay.com
Honey with a stick in a white bowl on wooden table – aneta_gu – Fotolia.com
Green smoothie with parsley on wooden table – tanjichica – Fotolia.com
baking soda or baking powder in glass bottle with lemon fruit – govindji