Whiteheads are usually caused when the follicles are filled with excessive dry skin cells which the results in the formation of oil like excretion by the skin called sebum. Whiteheads have to be taken seriously as they are usually the starting point of pimples and acne. Whiteheads pimples are easily distinguished from blackheads as they appear on the upper layer of the skin as raised white bumps. They are highly undesired as they adversely affect the texture of the skin and may also lead to other skin infections.
Home Remedies for Whiteheads
- Whiteheads prevention is possible by using some home remedies such as preparing a paste of powdered and dry roasted pomegranate skin and lime juice. This paste should be applied generously on the whitehead affected area.
- Another home remedy to prevent whiteheads involves concentrating on ones dietary intake. Those prone to whiteheads should include a lot of water, fresh fruit juices and whole fruits which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that keep the skin clear and hydrated.
- Another one of the whiteheads homes remedies is the use of rosewater and sandalwood mixed together to form a paste which is then applied directly on the whiteheads and washed off with some lukewarm water.
- Potatoes that are finely grated may also be used as a home made poultice to scrub away stubborn whiteheads.
- In yet another simple home remedy for white heads you are required to soak a few almonds overnight in water. In the morning grind them into a paste along with some honey. This paste should then be applied with a gentle massage on the face where the whiteheads are most dominant are then allowed to stay on the skin for around 15-20 minutes. Thereafter, wash the paste off with some warm water. This process should be repeated at least thrice a month to prevent the occurrence of whiteheads.
- Leaves of fresh fenugreek may also be ground into a paste with water every night and washed off only the next morning with warm water. Steaming the face with the mist of some mildly warm water also helps in opening up the pores which thereby helps in unclogging them. This is highly effective against white heads if done twice or thrice a week.
Whiteheads pimples can also be treated with mild scrubbers or cleanser 2-3 times in a week. White heads should never be forced out forcibly as this may result in scarring. Peels of fruits act as effective natural scrubbers in combating the problem of white heads and therefore is an excellent remedy.