Blackheads:
• Blackheads are
one of the most common forms of acne
Symptoms to look for:
• Dark spots
appearing around:
o
Forehead
o
Nose
o
Chin area
Causes:
• Oil producing
glands in the skin produce excess oil
• This leads to
expansion and thickening of skin pores
• Oil accumulates
in the pores and hardens
• Air reacts with
this oil, turning it black in colour
Natural home remedy using lemon juice and cinnamon powder:
1. Take 1 tsp
lemon juice
2. Add 1 tsp
cinnamon powder
3. Mix well
4. Apply on the
affected area
5. Leave it for
15-20 min
6. Repeat 2-3
times a day
Natural home remedy using coriander leaves and turmeric powder:
1. Crush a
handful of washed coriander leaves
2. Press it on a
sieve
3. Extract 1 tsp
juice
4. Add 1 tsp
turmeric powder to make paste
5. Apply this
paste on the face every night
6. Leave it for
30 min
7. Wash off with
lukewarm water
Natural home remedy using lemon juice and groundnut oil:
1. Take 1 tsp
lemon juice
2. Add 1 tsp
groundnut oil
3. Mix well
4. Apply on the
affected area
5. Leave it for
15-20 min before washing
Tips:
• Avoid oil-based
skin products
