How to Treat Blackheads Naturally at Home

Blackhead-removal

Blackheads are a type of acne that appear on the skin due to clogged hair follicles. Our skin has hair follicles, which contain one hair and a sebaceous gland that secretes oil called sebum. The sebum helps to keep the skin soft. When dead skin cells, bacteria’s and oils accumulate in the opening of the skin follicles, the oil gets oxidised on exposure with air that makes it look black, thus it is called a blackhead. Sebum contains melanin, a pigment. It is the same substance that gives skin its color. Melanin turns dark (oxidizes) when exposed to air. Let’s have a look at a few natural home remedies for blackheads.

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