How to Get Rid of Blackheads

Do you want to get rid of blackheads fast? Blackheads are unsightly tiny black spots on your face and usually these concentrate on your nose, chin and forehead. 

Blackheads are basically pimples that have been exposed to air. The black color on top of blackheads is made of oxidized gunk.

But no matter how unsightly blackheads may be, there are ways to get rid of them without the need to use expensive products or indulge in luxurious and equally –expensive treatments.

Try Nose Strips

• Wash your face with warm water and mild soap.
• Use a face towel to lightly scrub the areas with blackheads such as your nose, chin, and forehead.
• Rinse your face with warm water and then pat dry. 
• You may also use facial washes with microbeads; these help reduce blackheads by scouring your face clean.
• Use a nose strip; this is an adhesive strip designed to fit along the upper contours of the nose.
• Place this over your nose for about 15 minutes; press the adhesive strip to allow it to remove more blackheads and blemishes.
• Remove using a sudden motion; you will find that blackheads, dead skin and dirt have adhered to the adhesive strip.

Try Glue

If you do not have any adhesive strips, you may use craft glue or the kind of white glue that they use in school.

• Place a small thin of glue over the nose, chin, and forehead or other areas where blackheads are common.
• Allow this layer of glue to solidify.
• Remove after a few minutes, by pealing it off.

Squeeze them

Another way how to get rid of blackheads fast is to squeeze them out.

• Wash your face with warm water or better yet, stay in the shower stall with hot water flowing.
• Make sure that your hands are clean.
• Now use your thumb and index finger to remove blackheads by squeezing.
• Wash your face afterward with cold water and mild soap.

Keep your face clean

Avoid pimple triggers. One way how to get rid of blackheads fast is to avoid pimple and acne triggers.

Avoid dirty items from touching your skin such as dirty scarves, pillowcases, handkerchiefs, towels, and blankets.

Wash all items that touch your face especially your hands. Do not let our face get dirty especially if you wear makeup.

Remove makeup and wash your face as soon as possible.

Only when you maintain cleanliness and good hygiene will you be able to get rid of blackheads for good.