Adieu Blackheads

Blackheads are a skin condition that plagues virtually every person.  I feel it’s safe to assume that most people have searched high and low for that ‘magic solution’ for becoming blackhead free which is something that I have done myself.

While we all know there is no fool proof method for ridding ourselves of these unsightly blemishes, we can somewhat battle them with the right products.

Being an avid Pinner I often see DIY posts for beauty concoctions. One of the recent posts that caught my eye boosted such claims of waging war against the enemies known as ‘blackheads’.  The post was linked to 'Bye-Bye Blackheads' which listed the ingredients, brief instructions and the fellow blogger seemed pleased with the outcome yet indicated that some tweaks could be made if the product proved to be too harsh for the readers skin.  I browsed the comments left by previous readers and decided that this might be worth a shot!

 

The ingredients required are more than likely already in your kitchen which is always a bonus because who really wants to add more strain to their pocketbook?

            What you will need:           

1 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 tbsp. baking soda

2 tbsp. water

 And now for the ultra-simple instructions!

Add the sugar 

Add the Baking Soda

Add the water and mix! 

The use of the finished product is just as simple; apply mixture face and massage into wet skin. Allow the product to remain on your face for a few minutes and rinse with water. After a gentle pat to dry your skin the process is complete. Not very strange or tough to follow if you ask me. 

I did notice that the final product was not as thick as I had imagined however I was pleased with the consistency once I gave it a try. Also I was surprised to find that the texture was not as harsh as I was expecting since I read online that the sugar may cause some issues inasmuch as the 'abrasiveness'. Thankfully, that was not the experience that I had. 

I did note that the amount yielded by the above listed ingredients was far more than I was able to use in one application. I had a few travel sized plastic containers and I stored the remainder of my product in one of them. I have used the remaining product once or twice since finishing this tutorial and it seems to keep well inside the container I had chosen to use. 

Please note the separation that has occurred in the above photo. This is perfectly natural and you should not concern yourself if this is something you find. 

I am pleased with the way this product has removed the dried skin on my chin and nose. I did notice a decrease in the number of blackheads on my chin however I will have to wait a few more days before I give this my final vote.  

That being said, with this project costing nothing since I already had the ingredients not to mention that over all I spent less than 10 minutes measuring and mixing I would say this is worth the time for someone who is willing to perhaps gain a leg-up in their personal battle against the dreaded 'blackhead'.