When topic of clogged pores and effective blackhead removal is brought up, the most mentioned problems are the ones connected with oily skin type. Skin of oily type produces much more oil than normally and the pores are much bigger. Big pores are more likely to attain more dirt, oil and dead skin cells and that’s why people with oily skin have more blackheads. For that reason they should dedicate more time to their pore cleansing routines and pick natural products that will clean and condition the skin without over drying it thus forcing it to produce even more oil.

Natural homemade masks are ideal for removing impurities from the skin and they are pretty easy to make. I mean, even since we were kids our moms made us eat fruit and vegetables because they are healthy, right? Well, what’s good for your body inside- it’s good for your body outside. That is quite logical. Cleansing and nourishing face masks are an ideal solution because they are extremely cheap and equally effective as very expensive ones. All the stuff you need can be found in every supermarket so it’s definitely worth trying out. Try these two recipes, for example, I’m sure you will love them.

Tomato facial mask:

Tomato is ideal for shrinking those large pores that are so typical for oily skin. This gentle mask will clean and refresh your skin making it more radiant. The preparation itself is very easy and you need just one tomato and one lemon. First, mash one medium tomato. Add a little bit of grinded lemon peel  and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Wash your face with a regular face cleaner you use every day. Apply the mixture and leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Oatmeal, apple and honey mask:

These ingredients are nature’s top three when it comes to solving oily skin problems. Oatmeal absorbs the excess oil without over drying the skin, apple contains fruit acids that clean and unclog the pores and honey’s antibacterial properties prevent breakouts and acne. Boil one half of an apple and squish it. Add two teaspoons of raw grinded oatmeal and one teaspoon of honey. Mix until you get an even mixture you can apply on the face. Apply the mask on the clean face and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

Good and thorough pore cleansing treatment is something that needs to be done at least once a week and it’s best to do it 2-3 times a week so you get the maximum results. But most of us don’t always have time to go to the beauty salon. We sometimes skip treatments, the dirt keeps piling up in our pores and our faces become full of those little blackheads. Well, to get a professional pore cleansing treatment you don’t always have to go to the beauty salon. You just need a few simple tools and you can do everything by yourself in the comfort of your own home. Depending on you skin and your skills you can remove the blackheads using strips, extractors or your fingers.

Strips-Blackhead removal strips are a very practical choice if you are not very skilful or you don’t have too much time. You wet the strip and place it to the area from which you want to remove blackheads, wait for 10-15 minutes and then pull the strip off. The strips have glue that extracts impurities from the pores. Be careful not to pull the strip too harshly because it may leave a bruise.

Extractors-You can choose between the spoon or loop shaped extractors. They are made from metal and although there are for professional use you can get them in every cosmetic shop. If you use this tool for blackhead extraction you must be very careful because they can damage the skin and cause bleeding and even scars. You use the extractor by applying it on the blackhead and gently pressing until the blackhead goes out of the pore.

Fingers- Believe it or not your fingers are a really good tool for removing blackheads. Use your fingers and tissues and gently press the skin around the blackhead to force it out of the pore. When you’re cleaning the pores this way be ware not to damage your skin by pressing too hard and do not use your nails by any means.

Before the treatment you need to open the pores. If you don’t have the expensive gadgets like a steamer, for example, some how towels will do just fine. Put the hot towel on your face and leave it like that for a few minutes, or hold your face over a dish of hot water. This procedure will open your pores and you will get the blackheads out easier. When you are finished with the treatment apply some moisturizer to soothe your face because it will be a little bit red and irritated.