3 Natural masks to get rid of blackheads

Blackheads are usually caused by oily skin, using rich and heavy cosmetics on your face, or failure to cleanse your face and skin properly.

We have come up with 9 best DIY face masks to remove blackheads and tighten skin pores. Though these are face masks, they can also be applied to get rid of blackheads on other areas of your body.

Method 1: Activated Charcoal Face or Peel-off Mask

Activated charcoal can be used to make a DIY peel-off face mask to remove blackheads from dense areas, and it also contains unflavored gelatin, which is rich in collagen that helps improve the health and elasticity of your skin.

Note: Do not apply this peel-off mask anywhere near your eyebrows as it can pull your eyebrows off when peeled.

Things you’ll need:

1. Activated Charcoal (absorbs excess oil and impurities) – 1 teaspoon
2. Unflavored Gelatin (fights acne and contains collagen) – 1 teaspoon
3. Distilled Water – 1 tablespoon

Step 1: Take activated charcoal powder and gelatin in a double boiler and keep it on low heat. then add 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal powder. Follow it up with 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin crystals.
Step 2: Add distilled water and blend, then add 1 tablespoon of distilled water as well. As the ingredients slowly melt, blend them using a wooden spatula.
Step 3: Apply and peel off to remove blackheads

• Once it has reached the desired consistency, i.e., the gelatin has melted completely and the resultant mixture is a thick black liquid, turn off the heat.
• Remove the glass bowl from the double boiler.
• Let the charcoal mixture cool down a little.
• Apply it on the areas that are most prone to blackheads, i.e., the nose and chin areas.
• Keep it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then slowly peel off the solidified mask; notice how it draws out your blackheads.
• Wash and pat dry your face; apply a light, oil-free moisturizer.

Do this twice a week to keep your blackheads under control.

Method 2: Milk-Gelatin Peel-off Mask

This face mask combines the collagen-boosting properties of gelatin with the skin-nourishing properties of milk and honey to give you smooth and well-moisturized skin while also extracting and eliminating any blackheads.

Things you’ll need:

1. Milk (nourishes skin and contains lactic acid) – 1 tablespoon
2. Gelatin (fights acne and contains collagen) – 1 teaspoon
3. Raw honey (acts as humectant) – 1 tablespoon

Step 1: Set up a double boiler and keep the heat low. Then Pour 1 teaspoon of gelatin crystals into the glass bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of milk, followed by 1 tablespoon of raw honey. Keep stirring the ingredients as the gelatin slowly melts and blends with the milk and honey. Then turn off the heat when you have a uniform mixture of thick consistency.
Step 2: Apply on skin and use a peel-off mask to get rid of blackheads

• Remove the glass bowl from the double boiler and let the mixture cool down.
• Use a cosmetic brush to apply it on your skin.
• Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then peel it off slowly.
• Wash and gently dry your face using a soft linen towel.
• Apply a light oil-free moisturizer to rehydrate your skin.

Use this DIY peel-off face mask to remove blackheads twice a week and prevent large pores on your face.

Method 3: Egg White Peel-off Mask

Egg whites serve to tighten your skin pores and check the formation of blackheads. Using this egg white based peel-off mask will allow you to extract and prevent blackheads, simultaneously nourishing and enriching your skin.

Things you’ll need:

• Egg (tightens pores) – 1
• Paper towel

Step 1: Crack-open an egg and pour it in a glass bowl. Separate and collect the egg white in the bowl below and place the yolk in another bowl for future use.
Step 2: Apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin

• Whisk the egg white and use a cosmetic brush to apply a thin layer on your face.
• Apply a thin paper towel over the applied layer and press it gently on your face.
• Apply another layer of the whisked egg white over it.
• Let it dry; if you want, you can also apply a third and final layer of egg whites after 5 minutes.
• As the egg whites dry, you will feel the mask pulling tighter on your face.
• Let the mask dry completely and then slowly peel it off the paper towel.
• Gently wash your face to remove any residue; use a soft towel to lightly dry your face and then moisturize.

You can apply this DIY face mask to remove blackheads and tighten skin pores, twice a week.