Pop A Painful Zit Until Tearing

Avoid squeezing blackheads, even with a metal blackhead remover, as this can irritate the skin and make the problem worse. Steaming: A steam bath has long been recommended as a treatment for blackheads, on the basis that it “opens the pores.

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.

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 blackheads.