This article not only explains the natural treatment of blackheads but also states the causes of these blemishes because in order to deal effectively with the problem of blackheads it is necessary to know the cause and treat accordingly. Blackheads are a chronic skin condition. According to some research, Androgens hormones cause these oil-producing glands to increase sebum or oil production, which then turn into tiny plugs called blackheads. A few more researches tell us that bacteria that flourish on the skin cause this condition to develop at the first place. So these bacteria emit substances which then cause inflammation. Estrogens, the female hormones, can also play a major role in the development of acne particularly in girls. The people who believe that it is caused by a genetic factor; tell that you can’t stop it. Stress and diet, don’t actually cause it to form.

Blackheads usually occur on the T-Zone but sometimes they do appear on the whole face. Mostly blackheads are related to minor or moderate forms of acne. You must also clean the pore when you clean a black head pimple and be careful, don’t let it spread on your whole face which may taint other areas of your face.

Here are a few tips which will help you to get rid of these black heads:

Try keeping your skin as clean and oil free as possible. Use natural or chemically prepared cleansers, astringent solutions or masks to accomplish this if at all possible. Remember to use a gentle exfoliate to help keep the dead cells off your skin and away from the pore openings which lead to blackheads in the first place. Avoid harsh squeezing and picking of your blackheads.

Apply raw milk or cleansing milk all over your face and neck, massage your face with it for 5 minutes.

Use steam on your face and neck for 10 minutes. Don’t take steam very often once a month is alright.

Now that your face is wet gently massage it with rice flour or all purpose flour. It’s like a scrub this helps in removing black and white heads.

A face mask should be applied to close the pores. You can apply raw milk it also helps to close the pores. For face mask you can use any fruits available in the house or a custom fruit pack.

Application of ice is very important as it is the final touch which will reduce the amount of blackheads which will appear. Ice basically closes the pores on your face. Apply ice to your face on a regular basis it will also minimize breakouts of acne and pimples.

One of the most effective of natural treatments is lemon juice, applied using a cotton ball directly on the blackheads and whiteheads. The lemon juice should be left in place for between 15 to 20 minutes and then rinsed off completely. This technique should be used at least two or three times a day until the blemishes have disappeared.

These few tips will definitely give you clean and clear skin. These steps also help in getting rid of accumulated dirt on the face due to pollution.