Blackheads are just pimples that don't have skin over them. Because there is no skin, they're open to the air and the top layer of gunk oxidizes and turns them to the darkish black color. There are many ways to get rid of them.[1] This article provides instructions for a number of different methods that you can try.
Steps
Glue Trick
- 1Acquire some simple non toxic glue. You can use the type you would have used for elementary school art projects, such as P.V.A glue or Elmers glue.
- 2Put your face over a sink or a bowl filled with steaming-hot water, or cover your face with a wash cloth soaked in hot water. This is optional, but can be very beneficial. Try to get the steam as hot as possible, but make sure it is comfortable for you!
- 3Apply glue to troubled areas. Then, leave it alone until it is completely dry.
- 4Peel it off. Peel the glue off and see results on the dry glue.
Squeezing Them
- 1Warm your skin. Warming your skin makes the pores expand, making it easier to squeeze out the blackhead. You can do this by taking a warm shower or applying a hot compress to the affected areas.
- 2Grab a pinch of skin with one or a few closely-spaced blackheads in the middle and squeeze. You're trying to apply the pressure from underneath the blackhead.
- This method works best if the blackheads are not tightly or deeply embedded, and if your skin isn't easily bruised or damaged by stretching.
- You can also use an extractor tool or bobby pin to force it out. Be careful with these methods, and if you experience serious pain, try something else.
- This method works best if the blackheads are not tightly or deeply embedded, and if your skin isn't easily bruised or damaged by stretching.
Cotton ball Cure
- 1Use a mild exfoliant to remove cells and expose.
- 2Pat your face dry with a clean, fresh towel.
- 3Place a slightly warm compress on your face for approximately 10-15 minutes in order to soften the blackhead, making it easier to remove.
- 4Pat your face again.
- 5Place a cotton-ball on the tip of each finger. This will help you to avoid slipping, which could tear the skin and cause further damage.
- 6Gently apply even pressure to both sides of the blackhead by pushing down, then up around the blemish.
Toothbrush And Toothpaste
- 1Apply an inch-sized amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush.
- 2Wet the toothbrush and wet the affected area.
- 3Gently with your toothbrush, scrub the affected area for a small amount of time.
- Make sure you do not apply too close to the eyes, as the vapours from methanol toothpastes can irritate the eyes.
- If you have nose blackheads, apply an even smaller amount of toothpaste, and keep well clear from eyes.
- This method has also been known to work on spots, but is not guaranteed.
- Always sterilize the toothbrush with boiling-hot water after using this method.
- Make sure you do not apply too close to the eyes, as the vapours from methanol toothpastes can irritate the eyes.
- 4Repeat daily until the affected areas are clear.
AHAs (Extra)
- 1Purchase a cream containing an AHA (alpha hydroxy acids).
- 2Apply a small amount of cream to the affected areas. This will clear away any dead skin cells and "expose" the blackhead.
- 3Repeat about every 4 days.
- These products can cause skin irritation, dryness, and flaking. Discontinue use if the irritation becomes severe.
- AHAs are also known to increase sensitivity to the sun, so be careful if you are going out in bright sunlight after using this treatment.
- These products can cause skin irritation, dryness, and flaking. Discontinue use if the irritation becomes severe.
Lime Juice
- 1Make a lotion with equal parts of lime juice, almond oil and glycerin.
- 2Apply your lotion to your face. It will not only cure blackheads but the discoloring spots on the face too.
Honey Trick
- 1Warm a small amount of honey.
- 2Apply on the trouble area.
- 3Wash off after 10-15 minutes.
Egg Whites
- 1Beat an egg white. Be sure not to get the yolk and white mixed up!
- 2Apply egg white to the face with fingers.
- 3Put 2 ply toilet paper on affected area until dry. This should take about a half an hour, but may take longer. You will know it is dried when the paper gets stiff.
- 4Peel off slowly.
- 5Rinse face with warm water and pat it dry.
Olive or almond oil Trick
- 1Rinse your face with warm water to open your pores.
- 2Generously saturate a section of washcloth with olive or almond oil.
- 3Place a dab of toothpaste (not the gel kind) on the oily washcloth.
- 4Gently and thoroughly rub the toothpaste over the affected area with the oily cloth. Do it twice if you have a lot of blackheads.
- 5Massage it into your whole face if you like. Add more oil or toothpaste as necessary.
- 6Wait about 5 minutes.
- 7Rinse your face thoroughly with hot water and a clean washcloth.
Steam and moisturizer cure
- 1Put a hot towel over your face for 10 minutes. Letting it sit will bring the black heads to the surface.
- 2Wash with warm water and natural face wash .
- 3Close pores with cold water and apply oil-free moisturizer.
- 4Rub alcohol on affected area for five minutes
Lime Juice & Salt
- 1Mix equal proportions of salt and lime juice.
- 2Apply it to the affected area.
- 3Leave it alone while it dries.
- 4Wash it off.
Tomatoe Trick
- 1Cut a tomato into various shapes and sizes so that it can cover the curves around your nose/face.
- 2Wash your face with warm water and pat dry.
- 3Place the tomato pieces where your blackheads are and leave for 15 minutes.
- 4When time is up, rinse off with warm water.
- Do not put moisturizer on right away.
- Do not put moisturizer on right away.
Cleansing Milk
- 1Apply cleansing milk to your face.
- 2Massage the cleansing milk gently into your skin gently for 5 minutes.
- This method works best if you do it directly before bed.
- This method works best if you do it directly before bed.
- 3Apply Vaseline on the infected area and leave it on the whole night.
- 4After getting up, squeeze the blackheads. They will come out easily.
- 5Wash your face with cold water.
Medicated Solutions
- 1Do some research online for a medicated topical treatment. These products may or may not be effective for you, so you should read about a few before you decide to purchase one. Here are a few names that you may want to search for:
- The Regimen--acne.org's treatment system
- Proactiv--a popular treatment system with mixed reviews
- Oral medications such as accutane--always consult a dermatologist before beginning such treatments
- The Regimen--acne.org's treatment system
Gelatin and Milk
- 1Take one table spoon of milk and one table spoon of flavorless gelatin.
- 2Mix them together in a cup.
- 3Heat the mixture in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- 4Apply the mixture to the affected area in the shape of a pore strip. Use a makeup brush, or even a paint brush.
- 5Allow it to dry on the affected area. This should take about 10 minutes, but may take longer or shorter.
- 6Remove the strips. When you pull the strips off, you will also be removing the blackheads.
Toothpaste & salt
- 1Wet your face. Make sure that your face is not too wet before applying the mixture, because this will cause it not to stick. You can also steam your face; this will help with the results but is not completely necessary.
- 2In a bowl or plate, mix about a teaspoon of toothpaste with half a teaspoon of ordinary table salt.
- 3Apply to the affected area of your face.
- If the mixture is too thick or dry add a few drop of water for smoother application.
- If the mixture is too thick or dry add a few drop of water for smoother application.
- 4Leave for no more than 5 minutes. Remove the paste if it starts to itch.
- 5Scrub the mixture off your face with warm water.
- 6Splash your face with cold water. This will help close your pores. It will sting, so dab your face with a towel straight after.
- Repeat no more than 2 or 3 times a week
- NOTE: your skin will feel dry afterwards, but you should wait at least 3 to 5 hours (or over night if you apply before bed) before putting on face moisturizer.
- Repeat no more than 2 or 3 times a week
