Anyone who suffers from acne will also have the problem of black or whiteheads on the face. Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones in medical terms, form when dead skin cells and sebum block the hair follicles. They develop under the skin and look like white bumps.
Blackheads, on the other hand, are open hair follicles filled with lots of dead skin cells and sebum that have developed because of oxidation. Whiteheads are very common in people who have oily skin. Other causes include an unhealthy diet, stress, acne, smoking, and an unclean face. The symptoms are similar to those of acne, the only difference is that whiteheads are not painful. Whiteheads are easy to remove and can be prevented at home, by using these remedies.
Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones, are a common type of acne blemish. They occur when pores become clogged with excess oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and bacteria. Several factors contribute to the formation of whiteheads:
It’s important to note that squeezing or picking at whiteheads can worsen inflammation and lead to potential scarring. Regular cleansing and exfoliation can prevent whiteheads.
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The pores around the nose and mouth are typically larger compared to other parts of the face. Larger pores are more prone to accumulating excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, leading to the formation of whiteheads.
The T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose, and chin, is also often oilier compared to the rest of the face. The excess sebum production in this area can contribute to the development of whiteheads, especially around the nose and mouth.
Many Home Remedies are used for all kinds of acne, have a look at our long list of natural approaches to clear you skin from whiteheads. It includes the famous tea tree oil works as it is an antibacterial and antifungal, and kills the bacteria present on the skin. You can also try facial steaming, tomatoes and many other remedies easily made at home.
For this article we’ll specifically focus on scrubs, to prevent you picking on the whiteheads an eliminating the puss with ease.
Scrubbing helps open up the blocked hair follicles. You can buy a good scrub from your local store or make one at home by mixing sugar, honey, and oatmeal. Take 1/3 cup of oatmeal, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and ¼ cup of honey. Mix the ingredients and apply small amounts to your skin. Massage gently for 5 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
A clay mask helps exfoliate dead skin cells. Apply a thin layer and allow it to dry for 10 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Mix corn starch with baking soda and vinegar in a ratio of 3:1 to make a paste. make sure to do this in a bowl big enough as the mix will bubble. Apply this to the affected area and leave it on for 15 minutes. Next, wash off using warm water.
Buy almond flour and mix with some rosewater and 1 teaspoon oatmeal to make a paste. Apply it on the affected area. After 15 minutes, wash with cold water.
Soak some rice overnight or for 5 hours, and then make a paste by grinding it. Use this as a scrub to remove all the dead skin.
Take 2 cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and ½ orange peel (you can dry the orange peels in the sun and make powder). Using a blender, make a thick paste. Apply this scrub to the affected areas. Wait for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water. Repeat twice a day.
Mix a few drops of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of sugar. With the help of a soft toothbrush, apply it to the face and rub it. Keep rubbing for 5 to 10 minutes, and then wash it off with cold water. Use this remedy once a week.
Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid soap with ½ a teaspoon of salt. Apply the mixture to the whitehead and rub it gently. Wash your face with cold water afterward. Do this several times in a day, until the whiteheads vanish completely.
Note- If the whiteheads do not come out, wait for a day or two before trying again.
Make a scrub by mixing 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil with 1 tablespoon of green gram flour. Use this scrub every day to remove whiteheads.
