Brilio.net - Blackheads generally appear when a buildup of dead skin cells and excess oil production clogs the pores. Apart from dead skin cells, other dirt such as dust, pollution, and makeup residue that is not cleaned optimally will also cause blackheads to appear on the facial area.
In general, blackheads will appear in oily areas of the face. Such as the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. This is because this area of the face has more oil glands than other areas of the face. Because of this, the face looks dull, textured and has an uneven color.
The presence of blackheads on the face can disrupt your appearance and can trigger the appearance of inflamed acne, you know. The reason is, blackheads or dirt trapped in the pores of the skin will become a place for the growth of bacteria that cause acne.
If you are one of the people who experiences this, there is no need to worry. Because you can overcome this by using household ingredients that are pocket-friendly but the results are effective.
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As shared by a TikTok user with the account name @i_ayesha_here, who uses one of the ingredients for making jelly. The ingredient in question is gelatin. Not only that, he also added coffee powder and liquid milk, you know. Here's how to make and apply it, which briliobeauty.net reported on Monday (24/6).
Material:
- 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- Enough warm liquid milk (you can heat it using a microwave or cook it)
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How to make and apply:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container.
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed and make sure the coffee powder and gelatin dissolve.
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is completely clean of dirt and makeup residue.
4. Dry your face using a towel.
5. Apply the gelatin mask to your face thoroughly.
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6. Leave it until dry then peel off the mask slowly.
7. Continue by applying milk to the face (this is done to soothe facial skin).
8. Rinse using water after a while.
9. Do this regularly 2-23 times a week to get a smooth, blackhead-free face.
Benefits of gelatin powder for removing blackheads on the face.
Gelatin is a product made by cooking collagen and is almost entirely made from protein. Quoted from Healthline, collagen is the protein most commonly found in the skin, cartilage, tendons and ligaments of animals. It's not surprising that gelatin powder contains amino acids, such as proline, glycine, hydroxyproline, hydroxylysine, alanine and glutamic acid.
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Thanks to this content, gelatin is effective in removing dirt and dead skin cells from the pores, thereby preventing the appearance of blackheads on the face. In fact, this ingredient is also effective in absorbing excess oil production on the face and removing stubborn blackheads.
Contains coffee grounds to remove blackheads.
Coffee contains caffeine and antioxidants which are believed to be able to reduce the size of facial pores, remove dirt that clogs pores, and make the face blackhead-free. It is not surprising that this natural ingredient is widely used to care for facial beauty.
Liquid milk is effective in preventing the appearance of blackheads and makes the face smoother.
Liquid milk can remove dead skin cells on the face. This is thanks to the lactic acid content in it. Those of you who have skin problems such as large and open pores, can also use milk as a facial mask. Well, a milk mask can clean clogged pores, so that blackheads can be treated immediately.