How to Use Baking Soda to Remove Blackheads

Blackheads are certainly not a beauty spot anybody would want! They’re formed of dead skin cells and oil (or sebum) secreted by sebaceous gland in the pores of the hair follicle. They make your skin look dull, patchy and ugly.

Besides other chemical treatments that can be easily availed at your nearby salon, little DIY tricks can be tried at to ward off blackheads. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate works as an exfoliating agent for the skin.

Containing zero harsh chemicals, it works as an effective cleanser leaving the skin soft and smooth. Here we explain some effective uses of baking soda for blackheads removal.

1. Baking Soda and Water for Blackheads

Ingredients:

PUBLICIDADE
  • baking soda
  • water

Process:

  • Combine equal quantities of baking soda and water to form a paste.
  • Using lukewarm water, wash your face thoroughly.
  • Apply the paste all over your face and leave it for about 3 minutes.
  • Gently massage the area around the blackheads for 2-3 minutes.
  • Wash off the dried paste with water.
  • End this regime by spalshing your face with cold water and applying a mild moisturizer.

2. Baking Soda and Honey for Blackheads

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons of salt

Process:

  • Start making a fine paste by mixing 1 teaspoon each of honey and baking soda and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  • Apply the paste to the affected areas and leave it on for 5 minutes.
  • Rinse off the mixture with warm water.

3. Baking Soda and Toothpaste for Blackheads

Ingredients:

PUBLICIDADE
  • baking soda
  • tooth paste
  • 2 parts of water

Process:

  • Place a washcloth soaked in warm water on the affected areas.
  • Make a paste by taking equal parts of baking soda and tooth paste and 2 parts of water.
  • Use a brush (a soft bristled toothbrush) to scrub the affected areas with the paste for a minute.
  • Wash it off with water.

4. Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar for Blackheads

Ingredients:

  • apple cider vinegar
  • baking soda

How to do:

  • Take apple cider vinegar and baking soda in equal measures and mix them well.
  • Apply the thick paste on your face but ensure that you stay away form the eye region.
  • Let it sit for around 30 minutes.
  • Rinse with warm water and apply some moisturizer.

Tips and Precautions

Though baking soda is a common home remedy to keep blackheads at bay, one should go through the following points before including this in your beauty regime.

PUBLICIDADE
  • Sometimes, it adds to the pH levels of the skin.
  • Excessive use of baking soda can cause dryness to the skin.

It might lead to skin irritation. Hence, a patch test is always recommended before applying it on the affected area.

PUBLICIDADE

Deixe um comentário

O seu endereço de e-mail não será publicado. Campos obrigatórios são marcados com *