6 natural ingredients to help treat blackheads once and for all

Lemon and pure honey

Raw honey contains high levels of enzymes that are effective antioxidants and antibacterials, while fresh lemon has the ability to remove dead skin cells. Add a few drops of lemon juice to raw honey, mix well, and apply to areas with blackheads. Leave for about 15 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water. "Persevering with this method will help reduce excess oil and sebum that clog pores, thereby reducing the load of acne-causing bacteria," Dr. Cangello shared.

Pod

Silkworm cocoons are becoming increasingly popular in women's beauty routines. The main ingredients of silkworm cocoons include fibroin and sericin, two proteins commonly found in cosmetics and acne creams. After soaking the silkworm cocoons in water until they expand, use them to gently rub them on the skin. This method helps remove substances that clog pores, prevent the formation of new acne, and soften acne, making it easier to pop out. You can refer to the silkworm cocoons of CosRx for about 6 USD (about 140 thousand VND).

Milk and gelatin

Mix a spoonful of gelatin powder with a cup of fresh milk, then heat it in the microwave for about 10 seconds, you will have a thick, sticky mixture that helps solve the problem of clogged pores. Apply this mixture to the area with blackheads and let it dry for about 30 minutes, then peel off this mask. Dirt will come out with the mask.

Activated carbon

Activated carbon has the ability to remove sebum, blackheads, whiteheads, detoxify... so it is used a lot in acne treatment products. You canCheck out the Japanese 3-step activated charcoal mask for sale at a great price.about 14 USD (more than 300 thousand VND). After washing your face with warm water and using the sebum softener that comes with the product, apply a layer of activated charcoal to your skin. Let it dry, peel off the mask and wash your face. Then use the included toner to rebalance moisture and help tighten pores.

Baking soda

Thanks to the antiseptic and mild anti-inflammatory properties of baking soda, this ingredient can be used to treat acne. If you are busy, you just need to mix water and baking soda, then apply evenly to the acne area, massage gently for about 10 minutes and then rinse. In addition, you can also combine baking soda with honey, fresh milk... to increase effectiveness.

Clay

In the cosmetics industry, clay is known for its ability to remove sebum and dirt in pores. In addition to buying cosmetics containing clay, you can also buy clay powder specifically for beauty purposes, then mix it with water to create a thick solution, and apply it to the area with blackheads. After about 10 minutes, rinse your face with water and apply toner to moisturize the skin.