How to Get Rid of Blackhead on Your NoseIf you are struggling with minute hair follicles called blackheads, then don’t worry. You have clicked on the right article.

Blackhead is one of the most frequent types of acne. Although persons with oily skin are more prone to blackheads, they can occur in everyone. They happen when your pores become blocked with dead skin cells and excess oil (sebum) from your sebaceous glands.Unlike whiteheads with closed pores, blackheads have open surfaces, resulting in dark-colored oxidation.

In the article, we have first discussed home remedies and their method. After that, we have recommended two branded products along with their usage.Both techniques, if used correctly, will become a cure for the blackheads on your nose.

Let’s get into it.

Ways to Remove Blackheads from Your Nose at Home

There are dozens of ways and techniques that you can utilize to treat Blackheads on the nose. The important thing is to have the right products and method with which you are comfortable, as a lack of delicacy in performing treatment might result in adverse consequences.

Lemon Mask

Citrus fruits include antibacterial and antifungal characteristics, making lemon for acne an excellent alternative to commercial medications. It is as simple as slicing a lemon and applying it to your face’s afflicted areas. To treat blackheads, add a few drops of honey on top of a lemon half and apply it to the affected regions. Allow the solution to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing with cold water.

Alternatively, Lemon juice should be diluted with around 10% water and mixed into a paste with oatmeal. Spread this to your face and let it on overnight before washing it off in the morning.

Egg White Mask

To keep blackheads at bay, apply an egg white mask to narrow the pores and tighten the skin. This procedure sounds more like breakfast than a face mask, but it works like magic! To make this mask, whisk together an egg white until it is white and bubbly, following the addition of one teaspoon (tsp) honey and one teaspoon (tsp) lemon juice.

Application:

  1. After washing your face, pat it dry with a clean, dry cotton towel or washcloth.
  2. Apply the mask to the affected area (nose) using a fan brush or cotton pad.
  3. Allow this coating to dry before the application of the second layer.
  4. Leave for 15-20 minutes, or until the skin feels tight.
  5. To remove the mask, rinse with tap/warm water, ensuring a thorough wash so the stench does not persist.

Bicarbonate of Soda plus Lemon Mask

For a more ‘drying’ scrub, baking soda can be used to make, coupled with lemon as lemon, to help humidify the skin and carry away the dirt and grime from the pores.

Procedure: 

  1. Combine one tablespoon baking soda and one-half tablespoon lemon juice.
  2. Apply this ointment to the bridge of your nose. 
  3. After it has dried, rinse it with lukewarm water.

Spice Turmeric Mask

Turmeric is a plant that is frequently used in cooking. Spice turmeric mask uses turmeric, an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredient, preventing and treating germs causing Blackheads on the skin. It is pretty simple to make a turmeric mask for blackheads at home.

Procedure:

  1. Congregate one teaspoon organic honey and one teaspoon turmeric powder in a bowl, slowly summing the mixture in half a pot of plain yogurt, ideally organic.
  2. Massage the facial skin that has blackheads.
  3. Apply the mask for around 10 minutes.
  4. After thoroughly rinsing with warm water, apply the serum or moisturizer that you are comfortable using on your skin.

Green Tea Mask

Green tea includes EGCG, a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial chemical that effectively eliminates sebum discharges from the skin. As a result, blackheads on the skin are prevented. For desired results, an extended application is recommended. 

Procedure:

  1. Take a cup and put in 1 tbsp of green tea and brew the cup with hot water letting the tea bag soak for about an hour. After the tea bag has cool down, break it apart and isolate the green tea leaves.
  2. To make a paste, combine the leaves, baking soda, and honey in a mixing dish, and add water to reduce the thickness of the paste, as per needed.
  3. Apply the mask to the blackhead-prone areas of your facial skin, specifically the T-zone (chin to forehead).
  4. Keep the mask on and wait for about 10 to 20 minutes. 
  5. Lastly, rinse off carefully, using clean water. 

Two to three applications of the mask would be enough each week for drastic change.

Ways to Remove Blackheads by Commercial Products

Commercial products available in the market are the alternative way to get rid of blackheads for those who do not have the skill and time to make their cosmetics at home. Though there are tons of different products available, this article will only cover those products that are the most recommended ones by experts.

Vitamin A Derivatives (Retinoids)

Retinol, when applied correctly, can become an effective product for your daily skincare routine. Retinoids, such as Retin-A®, Tazorac®, and Differin®, remove blackheads and prevent blocked pores. Here is the procedure on how to use a retinol serum to get the most remarkable results:

  1. Use a mild to moderate cleanser on your face.
  2. To preserve the skin around your eyes, use an eye cream.
  3. Let the skin dry up before retinol application; this decreases the possibility of the product getting into your eyes and irritating them.
  4. Apply retinol on the cheeks, chin, and forehead with a pea-sized amount.
  5. Apply a moisturizer after that.
  6. Apply an SPF lotion or sunscreen to the treated area the morning following application.

PROB5HA Full SPEC Quenching Serum

One of the consequences of dehydrated facial skin is the formation of blackheads. PROB5HA FULL SPEC QUENCHING SERUM must be your Go-To product to deal with dehydration, as it contains Hyaluronic acid, an essential naturally occurring ingredient that helps in hydration and lubrication. Furthermore, the constituent Allantoin (Naturally extracted from comfrey plants) reduces the chances of clogging pores, preventing the development of blackheads.

Application: 

The recommended procedure is to form a combination of 0.25 mL of ProB5 HA Serum with four drops of popular BAO Laboratory Lotus squalane oil or Midnight Mirage oil products in your palm and dabbing it evenly over your face.

Final Verdict

Blackheads are something that everyone despises. If you are struggling with blackheads, scrubbing or squeezing them will only make things worse for you.

Since oily skin type is prone to blackheads, the first step to reduce them is to cut down oil-based skin products from your skincare routine to keep your skin dry. The key ingredient in almost all products used to remove blackheads is lemon juice.

You can apply a plain lemon mask or mix it with various organic substances to make different masks at home; for instance, egg white mask, bicarbonate of soda mask, green tea mask, and spice turmeric mask.

Multiple branded products are available as an alternative to homemade remedies. You can use vitamin A derivatives (retinoids) or PROB5HA Full SPEC Quenching Serum.

You should be careful while attempting to remove blackheads as your skin can get damaged. The appearance of blackheads is a natural phenomenon, but fortunately, you can get rid of them by using homemade or commercial products and following a bunch of guidelines carefully mentioned above.