Blackheads form when a clog or plug develops in the opening of hair follicles in your skin. Each follicle contains one hair and a sebaceous gland that produces oil. This oil, called sebum, helps keep your skin soft. Dead skin cells and oils collect in the opening to the skin follicle, producing a bump called a comedo.
The black color of the surface of the comedo is thought to be due to the oxidation of the fat molecules in the sebum. If the surface of the comedo is covered by skin, this oxidation does not occur and the structure might be called by some “a whitehead” or pimple. This terminology could be confused with a pustule, which may often occur at or near a follicular orifice.
Apply honey onto the affected area and wash off with warm water after 15 minutes. Baking Soda Mask: Prepare a mixture of baking soda and water to make a paste. Apply gently to the affected part, allow to dry for few minutes and then rinse it off with warm water to remove away the oil and dirt that cause.
Use a creamy exfoliating product if you have dry skin. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, use a scrub that contains salicylic acid. If you prefer something all natural, dampen your face with water, then rub a pinch of baking soda into your skin. Rinse with cool water after one minute.
