What are blackheads?

Blackheads are dark & tiny lesions on skin basically clogged pores or hair follicles. Whiteheads are clogged closed pore and blackheads are plugged open pore.

What causes blackheads?

• Hormonal changes

Changes in hormone levels triggers excess sebum production. Hormone fluctuations happen during puberty, mensurations & pregnancy.

• Excess production of skin cells
• Humidity
• Oily skin
• Hair removal, shaving your skin can open the hair follicles
• Not removing makeup
• Overwashing

Cleansing your skin too much can strip away oils and moisture from skin causing sebaceous glands to produce more oil.

• Bacteria on skin

EFFECTIVE DIY FACE SCRUB FOR BLACKHEADS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Tablespoon oatmeal
• 1 Tablespoon yogurt
• 1 Teaspoon orange peel powder

DIRECTIONS:

• Steam your face for 5 mins before you apply the scrub
• Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste
• Apply evenly all over your clean face
• Mildly scrub the infected areas well in a circular motion
• Leave it on for 5 mins
• Wash it off with cold water.