How to Remove Blackheads with Toothpaste

Wash your face twice daily. If your skin has a lot of blackheads or breakouts, you should choose a cleanser with salicylic acid. ^[7] Always wash your face with warm water to open up your pores before applying a cleanser. ^[8] In addition, you should remember to apply a moisturizer to your skin after washing your face. ^[9]

• To open up your pores before washing your face, you will steam your face by bowing over a bowl of hot or boiling water.
• Always wash your face after doing any activity that makes you sweat a lot. ^[10]

Exfoliate your face at least once a week. However, exfoliating can cause skin irritation if done too often. You should only start with exfoliating once a week. ^[11] If skin is not irritated, you can do it once or twice per week.

Avoid touching your face with your hands. Your hands touch a lot of things, so you need to avoid touching your face and not let oil, dirt and bacteria stick to your pores. ^[12] Besides, you shouldn’t let your hair cling to your face if possible. Hair is inherently oily, and if you let the oil stick to your face, your pores will get clogged. ^[13]

Use sunscreen every day. When choosing any moisturizer for your skin, you should choose one with SPF. Remember to apply a moisturizer with SPF on your face every day. ^[14]

Use oil-free or mineral makeup. Powder makeup is usually better than cream. ^[15] Always remove makeup before going to bed. ^[16]

• Always remember that it is also important to clean makeup tools and brushes regularly because they will become dirty and bacteria after a period of use. Always clean makeup tools with warm water and mild soap.

Drink a lot of water. Water is a very important part of the skin and the best way to stay hydrated is to drink plenty of water. ^[17]

Make a mask from egg whites. Wash your face and pat dry your face according to your normal skin care routine. Crack an egg and separate the yolk from the white, pour the white into a small bowl. Apply egg whites to your face. Next, apply a layer of tissue, toilet paper, or something similar to the egg whites. Repeat the application of egg white and cover the paper 3 more times. Wait for all layers to dry completely then peel off the paper to remove the mask. Wash your face and pat dry the face to clean the leftover egg. ^[18]

• You can make another face mask by mixing 2 tablespoons of oats and 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt. You can also add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice if desired. You should only leave this mask on your face for about 5 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
• If you like something red, you can make a face mask using mashed tomatoes. Massage the mashed tomatoes on your face for a few minutes and let it sit for about 15 minutes and then wash it off.

Peel off blackheads with a mixture of honey and milk. Mix 1 teaspoon of milk with 1 teaspoon of raw honey in a small bowl and heat the mixture for about 5-10 seconds in the microwave. Cool when the mixture has thickened. Apply the mixture to your face and apply a clean, dry cotton cloth over the mixture. Wait for the mixture to dry completely on the face. You will then peel off the cotton cloth and wash your face with cold water to remove the remaining mixture. ^[19]

• Instead of milk, you can use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with 1 teaspoon of raw honey. You still have to stir these two ingredients until you have a thick mixture, but you don’t need to heat it. Just leave the mixture on your face for about 3-5 minutes and then peel off the cotton fabric.

Use lemon juice to shrink pores. Wash your face and pat dry your face according to your daily routine. Squeeze a fresh lemon and pour the lemon juice into a small bottle. Use a cotton pad to apply lemon juice to your face before going to bed. In the morning, you will wash your face and apply a moisturizer. ^[20]

• You can store lemonade in a small bottle and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
• If pure lemon juice is too strong for your skin, add more water before applying it to your skin.
• Or, you can mix 3 teaspoons of lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and apply it on your face in the same way. Let the mixture rest overnight.
• Another way is to mix 4 teaspoons of lemon juice with 2 tablespoons of milk. Apply this mixture on your face for 30 minutes and then wash it off. Do not leave the mixture on your face overnight.

Wash your face with baking soda. Mix baking soda with water in a small bowl until thickened. Apply the mixture on your face with your fingers and massage in a circular motion. Rinse your face with water, then pat dry and apply a moisturizer. ^[21]

• To replace baking soda, you can combine 1 teaspoon of sugar with 1 teaspoon of olive oil or lemon juice. Apply the mixture on your face for about 1 minute and then wash it off.