Face scrubs are one of the best homemade remedies for blackheads. No need to use blackhead tools or harsh pore strips—both of these can damage skin and even leave your pores open to more germs and dirt, resulting in more black heads! Simply combine a few kitchen ingredients to create a powerful, all-natural treatment.
This lemon-and-salt face scrub is also known as the antibacterial face scrub. It uses two super blackhead-fighting ingredients: lemon and salt. Both are great for cleansing skin, leaving it fresh and dirt-free. Lemon removes all grime and dirt from the surface of the skin, preventing not only blackheads but also acne and whiteheads. Even the scent of lemon screams clean and fresh. Salt has antibacterial properties and can kill of the germs and bacteria that clog open pores.
Importance
of lemon in face mask making
Is a natural astringent that is rich in citric acid. Contains antibacterial properties that fight off germs inside skin pores. Deep-cleans pores. Regulates amount of oil production in skin, hence preventing blackhead formation.
Importance of salt in facial mask making
Exfoliates and scours off dead cells, dirt, , excess oils, germs, and pollution from the skin's surface. Removes peeling skin, leaving it smooth and supple.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon
1 teaspoon pure water
Directions :
- Combine the above ingredients in a small bowl.
- Using clean fingers, apply the mixture onto your face and massage in a circular motion. Don't scrub too hard, as you don't want a red inflamed face.
- After scrubbing for two to five minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Splash cold water to close up your pores. Pat dry with a soft clean towel. Your face will look amazingly , cleansed of all the dirt, excess oil, peeling skin, and dead cells.
Tips:
Don't use too much lemon juice. It's important that you do not use more than one part lemon juice for every two parts water. The citric acid in lemon juice is a natural astringent, but if used in excess, it can irritate your skin, giving it a burning sensation and turning it red.
Change your pillowcases. If blackheads attack you often, you should try changing pillowcases every other day. Wash your pillowcases regularly because the fabric can collect oil and dirt from your face.
Excess face scrub mixture. You can store your face scrubs in the refrigerator for up to one week. However, as soon as it starts smelling unpleasant, it is time to toss it out.

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