6 Simple Ways To Use Tea Tree Oil To Remove Blackheads

An ancient and simple ingredient that deeply cleanses your pores and hydrates your skin.

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When you see a blackhead, the first and foremost thing you do is nothing but squeeze and scrub it. Though some sources suggest this method, a lot many disapprove of this. That is where you can use tea tree oil for blackhead removal. The properties of tea tree oil which is one of the most beneficial essential oil, makes blackhead removal much simpler. In this article, we discuss how tea tree oil aids in removing blackheads and six different ways you can use tea tree oil to remove blackheads. Scroll down.

In This Article

What Are Blackheads?

Blackheads are a common symptom of mild acne and are characterized by bumpy, clogged hair follicles or pores. They are also called open comedones. They appear black at the surface because the trapped dirt and sebum oxidize and turn black when exposed to air. Blackheads do not indicate serious health problems but may lead to severe skin infections if they are persistent and left untreated.

What Causes Blackheads?

Blackheads are caused when hair follicles are clogged with sebum and dead skin cells that are pushed through the skin’s surface, causing open bumps. The clogged follicles themselves may be caused by poor hygiene, excessive oil production, hormonal changes, or medication reactions.

Does Tea Tree Oil Remove Blackheads?

Tea tree oil is full of antioxidants and has excellent disinfecting, soothing, and antibacterial properties (1). For this reason, it makes for an excellent ingredient when it comes to treating different forms of acne and achieving skin hydration. The oil makes its way under the clogging in your pores by penetrating your skin deeply. It then helps disinfect the pores and dries out the blackhead and unclogs your pores.

How To Use Tea Tree Oil To Get Rid Of Blackheads

1. Fuller’s Earth And Tea Tree Oil For Blackheads

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You Will Need

2-3 drops tea tree oil
1 tbsp fuller’s earth
1 tbsp water
A steamer

Prep Time

2 minutes.

Treatment Time

25 minutes.

Method

Steam your face for 5-10 minutes.
Combine the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
Evenly apply this mixture onto your face as you would a face mask. Avoid getting too close to your eyes or your mouth.
Leave the mask on for about 10-15 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water and pat your skin dry.

How Often?

Twice a week.

Why This Works

This DIY face mask for blackheads draws out the excess oils from your face and to reduce acne and blemishes.

It helps disinfect and unclog your pores, while fuller’s earth, being a wonderful ingredient for skin repair, nourishes your skin with its high mineral content. The effectiveness of fuller’s earth as a face mask is based on anecdotal evidence (2), (1)

Quick Tip

Be careful while handling fuller’s earth as it may cause throat irritation if inhaled or may get into your eyes.