Whiteheads are nothing, but the result of clogged pores on the skin due to the accumulation of oil, bacteria, dead skin cells and grime on the surface. The worst part is that they are not limited to your face, they can target any part of your body which is prone to more oil secretion. They will greet you with a surprise pop-up anytime and anywhere. That is how evil they are.
CURE 1: Foods
Honey
Honey is an incredible moisturizer, and it soothes the skin naturally.
How to use?
- Take one tablespoon organic honey in a pan and let it get warm
- When it’s warm enough to be applied on the skin, use the organic honey to the affected areas of your face
- Let it stay for about twenty minutes
- Wash it off with regular water
- Repeat it every alternate day for best results
Benefits
Honey has excellent antibacterial properties and peels off the bacterial growth on the skin to make the clogged pores free from all the bacterial accumulation. Plus, Due to its consistency, it can reach deep into the pores and pop out the whiteheads for clearer and beautiful skin.
CURE 2: Herbal Treatment
Fenugreek Leaves
To discover how to get rid of whiteheads with fenugreek leaves, continue reading.
How to use?
- Take one tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves in a bowl
- Add water to the leaves
- Make a smooth paste of the leaves with water in a blender or manually
- Apply it to the troubled parts of the face with whiteheads
- Leave it on for about fifteen minutes
- After it all dries up, wash it off with regular water
- Pat your skin dry
- Repeat the fenugreek leaves mask twice a week until you can no longer see any whiteheads
Benefits
Fenugreek leaves have excellent antimicrobial properties and kill off any bacteria on the skin. They reduce the growth and accumulation of bacteria on the surface and defend the skin against other issue and conditions. Fenugreek leaves mitigate the growth of bacteria in the pores of the skin and help in the elimination of whiteheads on the face.
CURE 3: Essential oil
Tea Tree Essential oil
Tea tree essential oil is usually put to use for acne, whitehead, and blackhead treatment due to its close similarities with the natural oils of the skin which our skin produces.
How to use?
- Add a few drops of jojoba oil to tea tree essential oil
- Mix them well
- Apply the mix of the oils on the affected areas
- Massage them well so that they reach deep within the pores
- Leave it on for overnight
- Repeat the same every night before you are off to bed
Benefits
Applying this oil to your face reduces the secretion of sebum from your face which clears the pores of your skin and causes the whiteheads to go away.
CURE 4: Home Remedies
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a magical solution for several problems. Its popularity in treating whiteheads comes from its acidic properties.
How to use?
- Take one tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a bowl
- Dip the cotton ball in it
- Apply it on the affected areas of your skin
- Let it dry for a few minutes
- There is no need to wash to it off
- For better results, you can also add one tablespoon cornstarch to it
- Repeat it three times every fortnight for useful effect
Benefits
The acidic properties of apple cider vinegar clear the clogged pores of the skin, causing the whiteheads to clear up. It also works on killing and reducing the bacteria on the surface which is one significant cause of whiteheads on the face.
CURE 5: Natural Treatment
Green Tea and Steam Therapy
Although both of them can treat whiteheads separately, however, if used as a follow-up, they have magical results on getting rid of whiteheads.
How to use?
- Boil some water and place it in a bowl
- Cover your face with a towel and let the steam of the hot water reach your face
- After five minutes of steam, remove the hot water
- Take the green tea bags and place them on the affected areas of your skin
- Let them stay for fifteen minutes
- Repeat the same twice a week if you have oily skin and once a week if you have dry skin
Benefits
The warmth reaching your face due to the steam will open the pores on your surface of the skin and cleanse them. Steam also improves blood circulation. Green Tea bags placed on the already opened pores after the steam, get all the dead skin cells out of the pores and have a soothing effect on the skin.Read More
