Masks for blackheads on the nose at home - a great way to get rid of blackheads and clean pores. No need to immediately run to the pharmacy for expensive cosmetics. They don't always work as well as you want them to. But harm can come unexpectedly. Traditional medicine is more predictable in its actions than various medications. Yes, and there will be more benefits from home masks, and less danger to the skin. The only thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a homemade mask from black dots on the face is a possible individual allergy to certain substances, for example, honey. Therefore, carefully study the composition of the mask and choose only those whose ingredients you are sure of. In the article we will take a closer look at homemade masks. Are there enough black dots on the nose and face? There is a solution!
What are black dots, what are the reasons for their formation?
In medical languageblackheads are called comedones. They can appear on the face for many reasons. But mostly this is due to the fact that dust particles, excess sebum and dead epidermal cells get into the pores. Thus, the pores become dirty and blackheads appear on the face.
Most often this problem occurs in people who have a genetic predisposition to the appearance of comedones. Ask your parents or other relatives if your skin is prone to developing such a cosmetic defect. If you know for sure that you are at risk, then before starting treatment - traditional medicine or cosmetics - you need to contact a dermatologist. The doctor, having studied your problem, will be able to recommend a method of treating comedones that is right for you and will speed up the healing process of the skin.
Other reasons for the appearance of black dots on the nose are frequent stress and hormonal disruptions in the body. In this case, you should also consult a doctor to determine exactly why the comedones appeared on your face. Your skin may clear up on its own over time.
Before making masks for blackheads on the nose, it is also advisable to consult a dermatologist.
Unhe althy diet, poor-quality cosmetics (powder, foundation), insufficient skin care - all this can also cause blackheads. Watch your diet, remove harmful foods from your diet, get rid of cosmetics that harm your beauty without regret, and devote enough time tohygiene.
How to steam your face?
Facial cleansing is the main way to get rid of comedones. After that, the skin looks he althy and attractive. Squeezing is the most common cleaning method. This procedure can be carried out at home, the main thing is to do everything carefully so as not to infect the infection. But before that, you definitely need to steam your face so that the pores open up and it is easier to clean them. It should be noted that the mask for removing blackheads on the nose will also work better on steamed skin.
So, the main methods of steaming:
- Steam baths. To do this, boil water in a small container, add a little mixture of herbs and a few drops of essential oil. Any herbs and oil can be used, but most often they take chamomile and sage, and among oils - eucalyptus, lemon or tea tree. After cooking, you need to bend over a container of water, cover your head with something, such as a terry towel, and breathe hot air for 15 minutes.
- Hot masks. This method is also quite popular with modern beauties. To steam the skin in this way, you can use a blue clay mask, special scrubs or steaming strips for the face.
- Bath, sauna. During hygiene procedures with hot water, steam also acts on the skin and helps open the pores.
- Hot compresses. To do this, you need to prepare a herbal decoction, moisten gauze in it and leave it on your face. When the compresscool, you should change it.
How to squeeze comedones correctly?
Before using masks for blackheads on the nose, it is better to first squeeze out those comedones that can be easily cleaned by hand.
So, when the skin is steamed, you can start squeezing. First you need to thoroughly wash your hands, wrap your fingers with gauze or a napkin, moisten them in hydrogen peroxide, and, slightly pressing on the black dot on both sides, squeeze out the contents. Those comedones that are not amenable to extrusion, it is better to leave, otherwise irritation will begin, and scars will form. Such impurities can then be removed using masks from black dots on the nose and face.
After the extrusion procedure, it is necessary to treat the face with tonic and give the skin a little time to rest.
Gelatin mask
Squeezing blackheads should not be done too often, otherwise you can injure the skin. For a more gentle cleansing, masks against black dots on the nose and face are suitable.
To prepare the mask, you need milk and half a tablespoon of gelatin. You need to mix these two ingredients, but make sure that the gelatin does not completely dissolve in the milk. The prepared mixture must be put in the microwave for 20 seconds. Then you should wait until it cools down. After that, using a cosmetic cotton pad or a makeup brush, you need to apply a mask to the places of accumulation of black dots. Within 10 minutes, the mixture should be on the face. When the mask-film for the nose from black dots hardens, you need to carefully pick it up with your nails andremove with a jerk from the bottom up. If the procedure is carried out correctly, black dots that have been pulled out of the pores will be visible on the mask. By repeating this procedure several times, you can easily and with minimal harm to he alth cleanse the skin, make it soft and velvety.
Soda mask
Soda masks from black dots on the nose have only positive reviews. All the ingredients for such a mask are in every home, so making it will not be difficult. But it is important to remember that if there are inflamed pimples on the skin, then you should not use this method, otherwise there will be more harm than good.
There are two ways to prepare a mask with soda:
- For cooking, take oatmeal, a teaspoon of baking soda, a tablespoon of lemon juice and a little kefir or milk. Finely grind the flakes in a blender, mix all the ingredients in a convenient bowl. Kefir or milk is needed in order to create a consistency that makes it easy to apply the mixture on the face. You can exclude lemon juice from the composition. Then the mask for removing black spots on the nose will become more gentle, but less effective. Lemon juice has an aggressive effect on the skin.
- To make the second version of the soda mask, you need to take a cleansing gel. It is better not to take a cheap, pharmacy one, but to purchase a product of a high-quality, proven brand. In a small amount of gel, add one tablespoon of soda and the same amount of s alt. The mask is ready.
After cooking with a cotton padYou need to apply the mask to the areas of the skin that are most prone to pollution. Keep on face for 5 to 10 minutes. You may feel a tingling sensation, which means the baking soda is getting into your pores. Wash off the mask with warm water.
Such effective masks for blackheads on the nose can be done no more than twice a week. In fairness, it should be noted that the result will be noticeable even after the first application: black dots become noticeably smaller.
Egg mask
This mask is considered the simplest of all. To prepare it, you only need a chicken egg and a paper towel or napkin. First, separate the protein from the yolk. The protein should be slightly beaten, and the napkin should be torn into small pieces. Using a makeup brush or any other handy tool, apply whipped protein to areas of skin that are most contaminated with blackheads. Then you need to stick pieces of napkins on top of the applied mask. Eyebrow areas are best avoided as they can be pulled out by the roots. On top of the napkins, you need to apply another layer of protein. Wait twenty minutes. It is important to be patient and try not to strain your facial muscles. When the mask dries, it must be removed. If it hurts too much, you can wet it a little.
Purifying masks
After such cleansing masks, you need to make softer ones that will help soften the skin and fix the cleansing effect for a long time.
You can make these options:
- Crush the oatmeal, mix it with warm milk until it formsgruel and apply on the nose and other problem areas of the skin. Wait a few minutes and wash off the mask with water.
- Clay (powder) mixed with water, applied to the nose, hold until completely dry. Then remove with a soft damp sponge.
- In the evening you need to steam a spoonful of rice. In the morning, drain the water, and spread the resulting mass on the nose. Wash your face after 15 minutes.
Brightening face masks
Such masks will make the skin lighter and softer, and blackheads less noticeable.
- In the morning you can wash your face with kefir or curdled milk. Or smear it on your nose, wait until the kefir dries and wash it off.
- Mix two tablespoons of sour cream and a spoonful of coarse s alt. Wipe the nose with the resulting mixture twice a week.
- Mash one juicy tomato and apply the mixture on the nose. Wash off after 5 minutes.
- Grate a fresh potato on a fine grater, apply on the nose and hold for 10 minutes.
Tightening procedures
After cleansing or a mask, you need to carry out a procedure to tighten pores and soothe the skin. To do this, you can prepare cucumber lotion: mix cucumber juice and vodka in a ratio of 2: 1 and wipe the skin with it several times a day.
You can also mix calendula tincture and mineral water (a tablespoon per glass) and wipe your face as well.
Conclusion
So, in the article we examined in detail the popular masks for cleansing the face from black dots. Choose the one that suits you and enjoy beautiful and velvety skin.
