Blackhead acne is a skin condition whereby a small black dot appears on the acne. Blackhead is usually more common on the face. Acne is caused by the action of hormones on the sebaceous or oil glands of the skin and this results in oily skin. The skin's pores become stretched and clogged with the sebum which is a sticky substance. When the pores are opened and become hard plugs, the oil oxidises and it becomes black.

Blackhead acne can just be a temporary phase in your life but you have to do something about it. One thing you should know is if you cure your acne, the blackhead will vanish naturally. I remember having blackheads in my teenage years and I followed the dried green tea leaves method which worked for me after a regular and consistent acne treatment.

What Is A Blackhead Extractor

As the name suggests, a blackhead extractor helps the person extract or pull out the blackhead from the skin surface. But take care - while extracting, utmost care should be taken because the lesion may erupt leading to bleeding and pus coming out of it. The act may also push the infection deeper down into the skin and when that happens the tissues may also get affected. Before extracting the blackhead, it is a good idea to boil some water and moisten the affected portion of the skin. This will also sanitize the area.

Tissue Extractor: This is the simplest process where just a tissue is used and nothing else. Wrap the blackhead with a tissue using the fingertips and slowly pull the blackhead out. However if the blackhead does not come out, then do not apply more pressure. Leave it at that, otherwise it can crack leading to scarring.

Acne Natural Treatments

Acne results when pores become clogged with sebum, which is the material naturally produced by the body to keep the skin moist. When the pores get clogged, inflamed pimples result on the surface of the skin. Because acne is a natural problem, using an acne blackhead natural treatment is the best way to keep your skin clear and free of acne.

Here are some amazing acne natural treatments for acne, most of which can be made from ingredients in your home:

"Apply a small dab of toothpaste to inflamed acne before bed, and leave on overnight to dry. Wash off in the morning, and acne will be less swollen and inflamed. Avoid applying toothpaste to unaffected areas, since it will cause skin to dry out.

"Make a serving of oatmeal according to package directions, using either milk or water. Once the oatmeal has cooled down, apply to entire face and let it dry. Wash off with warm water, and skin will be clean, exfoliated, and acne will start to clear up within days.

"Mix honey and ground cinnamon, and apply over entire face. Leave on overnight or until dry, and wash off with warm water and pat dry. The cinnamon works to penetrate the pores, while the honey works to pull out any bacteria or oil that cause pimples to develop.