Blackheads On Nose, Causes, 12 Natural Treatment and Precautions

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Blackheads are basically clogged skin pores that form in the opening of hair follicles due to a combination of excess sebum and build-up of dirt and dead skin cells. Blackheads look dark not because of dirt but as a result of oxidization. When the pore is open, the sebum is exposed to oxygen, which reacts and turns it into darker color, resulting in formation of a black head.

People with oily skin are tend to get more of black heads because of excess of sebum stored in the pores of their skin that collects the dirt, which hardens the pores and the tip of the skin becomes black so it is called blackhead.  However people with normal or combination skin may also get blackheads if they have oily skin on their nose.  Let's have a look on some basic and most common causes of blackheads.

Common Causes of Blackheads

  • Improper Skin Cleansing
  • Blockage of Skin Pores
  • Oily and combination skin
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Too much humidity
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Hormonal Changes
  • Genetics
  • Excessive Use of Cosmetics
  • Excessive Use of oil-based creams
  • Excessive Smoking
  • Excessive consumption of Alcohol
  • Excessive intake of Caffeine or Chocolate
However, you can get rid of this problem just by following some simple home remedies which are given below:




12 Best Natural Home Remedies To Remove Blackheads



1.  Almond and Yogurt

Almonds act as gentle exfoliators that remove dead cells and rids skin of germs and excess oils that cause clogged pores. While yogurt (fat free) not only helps to tighten large pores but also destroy germs that cause acne or blackheads in open skin pores.

Take 4-5 almonds and crush them to make a slightly coarse powder and combine with 1 tablespoon of fat free yogurt. Apply the mixture onto your nose using clean fingers, scrubbing gently for 2-3 minutes. Leave this on for about 15 minutes and then rinse off using lukewarm water. Finally splash with cold water to close skin pores. Pat dry your skin and apply an oil free moisturizer. If you don't have a good oil free moisturizer, you can simply use olive oil as a moisturizer.

2. Almond and Rose Water

Mix 1 teaspoon of almond powder with some rose water  to form a paste. Apply this paste on your nose and keep it on till it dries. Thereafter, wash it off with lukewarm water and finally splash with cold water to close skin pores.

3. Sandalwood Powder, Turmeric and Milk

Take 1/2 teaspoon of Red Sandalwood and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix them well and add some milk to make a thick paste. Apply this paste on the affected area and rub for 2-3 minutes. Now leave this mixture until it dries and wash off with lukewarm water and then splash with cold water to close skin pores.

4. Salt, Lemon, Honey and Yogurt

Take 1 teaspoon of salt and mix with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, half teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of yogurt to make a scrub like consistency. Now apply this natural homemade scrub on your nose and gently rub for 3-5 minutes. Leave for about 2 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water to remove the blackheads along with the dirt and other dead skin cells on the skin. Finally splash with cold water. Now pat dry your skin and apply a good and oil free moisturizer to prevent skin dryness. For best results repeat this at least twice per week.

5. Fenugreek

Make a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves with water. Apply the paste on the affected area for about 15-20 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water. Use this natural remedy regularly until you get the desired results.

6. Green Tea

Green tea is also very beneficial in getting rid of blackheads. Mix one teaspoon of dry green tea leaves with a little water to make a paste. Apply this paste on your nose and gently scrub the paste over the affected area for 3-4 minutes. This scrub deeply cleanse your oily skin and helps a lot to unclog pores. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and splash your skin with cold water to close skin pores.



7. Baking Soda and Water

Baking soda is very helpful for clearing the skin from impurities such as debris and dirt. To remove nose blackheads take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix with sufficient water to make a thick paste. Apply the paste on the affected skin area and massage gently. Allow it to dry for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy 1-2 times a week.


8. Rice and Milk Scrub

Make a homemade scrubber by soaking 1 tablespoon of rice in some milk for 4 hours, grind them and make a thick paste. Use this paste on your nose as a scrubber to remove the black heads but do not rub it too hard on the skin. You should use it in mild circulations. Finally wash off with lukewarm water and then splash with cold water.


9. Cinnamon, Lemon Juice and Turmeric

Take one teaspoon cinnamon powder and mix with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Finally add a pinch of turmeric powder to this mixture and apply mixture on your nose, leave it on for 10 -15 minutes and then rinse it off. For best results, repeat this on a daily basis until you get the desired results.

10. Cinnamon Powder and Honey

An other way to use cinnamon for blackheads removal is its mixture with honey. Take one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and mix with 1 teaspoon of honey to form a thick paste. Apply it on your nose area before going to bed and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash your skin using normal water.

11. Clay and Apple Cider Vinegar

Take one teaspoon of bentonite clay and mix with enough apple cider vinegar to make a thick paste. Now using your clean fingers apply this paste on your nose and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until it completely dries. Rinse off with lukewarm water and then splash with cold water. Finally pat dry your skin and apply an oil free moisturizer.


12. Steam To Remove Blackheads

For removing blackheads, taking steam is also beneficial, as steam opens the blocked pores. After taking steam, rub the affected region with a towel for 1-2 minutes. Thereafter, splash it with cold water, closing all the open pores.


Some Precautions and Important Tips

  • (i) Before applying steam method for removal of blackhead first make sure steam is hot enough and bearable for your skin. If your skin is too much sensitive then don't use too much hot steam.
  • (ii) While scrubbing, don't scrub vigorously as it can cause skin redness. After scrub don't forget to apply oil free moisturizer on your skin.
  • (iii) Try to drink lots of fluids and automatically you will not get black heads on your skin because the moisture which water gives to the skin, flushes away the toxins from the body and makes the skin soft and smooth.
  • (iv) Wash your face regularly with lukewarm(semi hot) water and with a good cleanser at least 2 times a day. Keep on splashing water on the skin because blackheads usually appear on the oily skin.
  • (v) Take medical help if the black heads are deep set in the skin and no home remedy is helping you in reducing them.