Published 19:37 IST, October 23rd 2019

Skincare routine: DIY homemade face scrubs to get rid of blackheads

Blackheads is a serious skin issue that is visible on the nose and around the neck. Here are some DIY scrubs that might help you to get rid of blackheads

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Blackheads are small dark lesions that appear on skin. y are mostly seen on face and on neck. cause of blackheads is t just oily skin but it could also appear as a result of poor diet as well as skin cleansing habits. Blackheads are caused when skin pores get clogged with dead skin cells and oils. If it is t treated n it may lead to severe breakouts. easiest way to keep blackheads away is to exfoliate your skin regularly.

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Homemade scrubs

Flour+Honey+Warm Water

Mix 1 tbsp of flour and add 1 spoon of honey along with 1 spoon of warm water. Dip a cotton pad or a piece of muslin cloth into mixture. Apply it onto affected area. Leave it re for about 10 to 15 minutes. This mixture will suit all skin types and might help you to get rid of blackheads.

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Oatmeal+Curd+Turmeric+Honey

This is for those who have super sensitive skin and are also suffering from problem of blackheads. Mix 1 teaspoon of all ingredients and a pinch of turmeric, make a thick paste out of it. Apply this paste directly onto your face and leave it on your face for about 30 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. 

Sugar+Lemon+Honey

Granulated sugar is considered as one of best and most gentle exfoliators. Mix 1 teaspoon of brown or white sugar along with half a teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply mixture on your face and scrub it on skin in a circular motion. Mass mixture onto skin for about 10 minutes and wash it off with warm water.

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Rice flour+Green Tea+Milk

Rice flour is considered to have anti-ing properties and is also kwn to have long term benefits. This scrub will help you get rid of dead cells on skin. Green tea is kwn to be very beneficial to skin it contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Mix rice flour and cut open one green tea bag and mix it with a teaspoon of milk. Apply this paste onto your face and scrub it for some time and wash it off. 

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(Disclaimer: Do consult your skin specialist before trying any of se scrubs)

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17:23 IST, October 23rd 2019