When skin pores are clogged with oil or debris, blackheads are formed. And when this material oxidizes, it turns dark making your skin look discoulored and uneven. The worst part is that this discolouration is extremely prominent and looks rather unslightly!
It is but obvious that you wouldn’t want these on your face. To banish these blackheads and for a clear complexion you should use a facial scrub. Below are few facial scrubs that work wonders for removing blackheads. These products work very effectively to offer clear and soft skin.
This scrub contains tea tree oil, which has anti-bacterial effects and all natural abrasive agents to slough off dead skin cells. It contains standard detergents which help lift away dirt and oil, while natural moisturizers like herbal oils moisturize skin surface. This is slightly expensive though works miracles to remove blackheads.
InStyle magazine states that Clean and Clear Blackhead clearing scrub is the best skin exfoliator. It was also featured by Elle Girl magazine stating that it works fast on blackheads.
Clean and Clear Blackhead contains gentle plastic beads to exfoliate pores and skin surface and oil lifting salicylic acid that helps in treating acne breakouts. The tiny beads reach the deep pores and cleanse the skin naturally. Apart from being very effective, this is very easily available in your local stores and quite affordable. I would rate it 5/5.
Neutrogena Deep Clean blackhead eliminating daily scrub is oil free, non-comedogenic and doesn’t block skin pores.
It contains micro beads to sooth your skin without drying out. The beads reach deep into the pores and cleanses it well along with exfoliating dead skin cells very effectively. It also is suitable for all skin types. It is mild and contains tiny granules that reach each of the pores deep inside and cleans them effectively.
Many people have found it working very well and thus it is highly rated as well.
St. Ives Blemish and Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub is very good product for acne prone skin. It removes blackheads very effectively owing to its antioxidants and vitamin C rich apricots. This product also contains 2% Salicylic acid like DHC acne wash. Ingredients such as cornmeal and walnut also are included in this scrub, which are known for better cleaning or scrubbing activity. It has worked well for me and I would rate it 4/5.
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque isn’t a scrub but a mask. I have mentioned it here because it’s truly a must have product for people with black and whiteheads.
This product is known to clean the skin pores deeply and reduce their size. It helps in skin tightening as well. But the main problem is that it is not available in India. However, if you have relatives in USA, then you are lucky! Get one shipped or brought over as soon as possible.