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Blackheads are the tiny black dots that affect your nose and chin area. Dirt, bacteria and dead cells are the primary cause of black heads. These stubborn black spots has to be removed regularly as they are blemishes on your face. You can remove them at home without spending a bomb at the beauty parlour.

Here are a few tips to remove blackheads at home and to prevent their occurrence in future.

Honey and sugar scrub

Make your own blackhead removal scrub using honey, lemon and sugar. Use this mixture to gently scrub your face. As you massage this mixture sugar melts and works as a natural scrub, removing blackheads, dirt and dead cells. Let it stay for ten minutes. Rinse it off with water.

Oats scrub

Use ground oats, a pinch of salt and some olive oil to make a face scrub. Apply this mixture on your face and gently massage it on your facial skin. Keep it on for 10 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.

Steaming

Steaming is another effective way to remove blackheads. Taking steam on your face loosens the blackheads and it becomes easy to dislodge them.

Washing and exfoliation

Keep your face free of dirt and dead cells to prevent the appearance of blackheads. Cleanse your face daily, at least twice, to remove dirt and bacteria from your facial skin. It's also important to exfoliate twice in a week to avoid dead cells from clogging skin pores.

(AW: Pratima Tigga)