Treat Your Blackheads the Right Way

Since blackheads are caused by an oil build-up in pores that are exposed to air, you must steam the face, with summer being the most important time to do it. Steaming provides the best way to cleanse and help prevent more blackheads.

• Add 3 drops of an astringent essential oil such as lemon or peppermint to 4 cups of boiling water. Pour into a bowl and tent a towel over your head about 8 inches away. Let the steam penetrate 5 minutes.


• For Oily SkinIf your skin is excessively oily, cut a lemon in half, take a clean make-up brush and wipe it over the lemon until wet, brush it over your face, concentrating on oily areas. Leave on for 5 minutes and rinse off. Do this at night because the citrus acid may leave your skin a little red.


• The Perfect MoisturizerTo help moisturize skin you should mix one egg (to firm skin), 1 teaspoon of honey, (locks in moisture), 2 teaspoons of olive oil, (to soften). Apply to the face as a mask and leave on face for 10 minutes. Remove with a warm wash cloth. Do this once or twice a week.