Another way to tackle the unsightly acne is to apply one of the many creams on the market. Depending upon your skin type, numerous individualized formulas exist to loosen and remove blackheads with minimal scarring. Before buying a product, check with the store clerk or go online and see if that particular product has a sample available, because sometimes a cream may break your face out more if you have sensitive skin. Also, consult with your physician to see if they can either recommend or prescribe a product for your blackheads.

If you’d rather go “natural” there are many home remedies and techniques that will remove blackheads. First of all though, prevention of the oil buildup called seburn which causes acne is the best place to start. Cleaning your face with a mixture of one teaspoon lime juice and one teaspoon of groundnut oil and applying to your skin prevents the acne from forming. Honey, fenugreek leaves, milk, almond powder, ground radish seeds, baking soda, Epsom salt, and steaming water are among the countless ingredients that can be used as blackhead removers.

1.) Equal parts of powdered cinnamon and lime juice applied to the problem area for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

2.) 3 tablespoons of honey mixed with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder applied to face at night and rinsed off in the morning using warm water. Repeat as needed.

3.) Mix equal parts of water and baking soda to make a face scrub. Rinse with warm water.

4.) Using the skin of a lemon to scrub the trouble areas, then wash off with warm water.

5.) 3 teaspoons of basil leaves steeped in 1 cup boiling water. Apply with cotton swabs after mixture cools.

6.) A mixture of almond powder or oatmeal with rose water to form a paste which can be applied. After drying, rinse off with cold water.

7.) A healthy diet of fruits and vegetables compliment any acne, clearing regimen.

No matter what technique you choose to remove your blackheads, plenty of choices are out there for you to decide on the best course of action. A little trial and error is to be expected, but with a little research the perfect solution to preventing and eradicating your acne may be only a click away.