foto: TikTok/@bustle
Brilio.net - Blackheads are a facial skin problem that is no less disturbing than acne. This facial skin problem is usually characterized by the appearance of black or white spots that appear on several areas of the face, such as the nose, chin, forehead, and sometimes on the cheeks. Apart from making your face dull, textured and uneven in color, blackheads can also be a source of inflamed acne.
This skin problem forms when skin pores are blocked by sebum (skin's natural oil), dead skin cells, and dirt (such as makeup residue and dust). There are several factors that influence the appearance of blackheads, starting from excessive production of oil or sebum, changes in body hormones, use of skin care products that clog pores, and nutritional imbalances in the body due to consuming fatty foods too often.
In the facial area, blackheads most often appear on the nose. The reason is, the nose is the T-zone area of the face which has more oil or sebum production than other areas of the face, making it easier for pores to become blocked. If not cleaned immediately, clogged pores will turn into blackheads.
To overcome the problem of blackheads, there are various things you can do, such as keeping your skin clean by washing your face regularly, avoiding products that can clog pores, and maintaining a balanced diet. Not only that, you can also use various skincare products , have treatments at beauty clinics, and use natural ingredients.
One of the skincare products commonly used to treat blackheads is nose strips. This skincare product is a plaster that is placed on the nose to remove blackheads. This product can be relied on to remove blackheads instantly.
But actually there is a natural method that is no less effective and more economical than nose strips, you know. Like the method shared by a girl via her personal TikTok account @bustle on June 28 2020, which only uses 1 kitchen ingredient, namely baking soda.
"Make sure you moisturize after and only do it once a week! (Make sure you moisturize after and only do it once a week!)," said the girl who briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @bustle, Monday (29/4).
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Ingredients and benefits of baking soda for removing blackheads on the nose.
Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is usually found in the kitchen as a baking agent, but actually baking soda has other benefits, including for facial skin. In South Korea, many skincare products contain baking soda to make the face look smooth and blemish-free.
This kitchen ingredient is salt which is alkaline so it can neutralize acid. It's not surprising that this ingredient is able to control excess oil production and prevent the growth of acne-causing bacteria, P acnes. Apart from that, baking soda powder is also gentle enough to be used as an exfoliator to remove dead skin cells that cause blackheads around the nose.
Just with baking soda you can make a mask or facial scrub which is believed to be effective for removing blackheads in the nose area. Regular use will also make your face smoother and acne-free. Come on, see how to make and use it below.
photo: TikTok/@bustle
Material:
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Enough water
How to create and use:
1. Pour baking soda into a container then add water.
2. Stir the two together until they form a paste.
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup residue.
4. Apply the mask to the nose area completely.
photo: TikTok/@bustle
5. Rub gently for 5 minutes.
6. Rinse using water until clean.
7. Continue using moisturizer to prevent skin irritation.
8. Do this regularly once a week to get a smooth, blackhead-free face.
@bustle Make sure you moisturize after and only do it once a week! ' @hennestador #foryou #fyp #foryoupage Highest in The Seaside Kingdom - The real Huey Freeman
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