5 Fast and Easy Ways to Remove Blackheads From Your Nose
Blackheads are small bumps that appear on your skin because of clogged pores. They can sometimes look bad and lower your confidence which can have an impact on your life. We will show you several ways to unclog them and get rid of these black dots naturally.
1. Toothpaste scrub
What you’ll need:
- toothpaste
- a soft toothbrush
How to do it:
- Take the toothbrush and put some toothpaste on it.
- Using the toothbrush, apply the toothpaste thoroughly on your nose and rub it gently in a circular motion for about 2-3 minutes.
- Use wet wipes to remove the toothpaste from your nose.
2. Charcoal mask
What you’ll need:
- 3 tbsp of PVA glue
- 1/2 tsp of activated charcoal powder
How to do it:
- Take a mixing bowl and add the glue to it.
- Then add the activated charcoal powder to the glue and mix them thoroughly.
- Apply the mixture to your face, paying closer attention to the areas where you have blackheads.
- Once the mask is fully dry, gently peel it off of your face.
- Use some wet wipes to wipe away the residue.
3. Gelatin mask
What you’ll need:
- 2 tbsp of unflavored gelatin
- 4 tbsp of milk
How to do it:
- Take a microwave-safe container and add the gelatin and the milk to it.
- Mix them properly.
- Put the container with the mixture in the microwave and let it heat for 10-15 seconds.
- Then let it cool down a bit.
- Take a makeup brush and use it to spread the mask over your nose.
- Once the mask is dry, gently peel it off of your nose.
4. Coffee mask
What you’ll need:
- 1/4 cup of used coffee grounds (you can also use instant coffee)
- an egg
- a paper towel
How to do it:
- Take a bowl and add the coffee grounds to it.
- Then break the egg into the bowl as well.
- Mix the coffee grounds and the egg with a fork.
- Take a makeup brush and apply the mixture to your nose.
- While the mask is still wet, take a paper towel, cut out a strip of it, and place the strip on your nose, right on top of the mask.
- Let the mask dry for about 10 minutes.
- Once the mask is dry, gently remove it and wipe away any excess residue with a cotton pad.
5. Banana mask
What you’ll need:
- a banana
- a couple of egg yolks
- 1 tsp of olive oil
- a blender
How to do it:
- Put the banana, egg yolks, and olive oil in a blender.
- Mix them properly.
- Apply the mixture to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Then rinse the mask off with warm water.
Bonus
The distinction between blackheads and sebaceous filaments
The pours of sebaceous filaments are grey or yellow. In comparison, blackheads are slightly elevated, black in color, and seem solid or like a congealed plug. They are also much more significant and broader than sebaceous filaments. Blackheads are a sort of obstruction, while sebaceous filaments are a part of your skin.
Please note: This article was updated in December 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
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