How to get rid of blackheads & get a lasting clear skin

The title sounds promising, doesn’t it? Well, that isn’t a mere catchy headline just to grab your attention and hand over crappy information in return.

Instead, I’ll provide you with ALL the information that is essential for learning how to get rid of blackheads and literally embrace a smooth and shiny skin.

Because I know that you hate to see blackheads on your face. You feel disgusted when they seize your nose, your forehead, and any other area. And you try your level best to do whatever is in your reach to keep them off your skin for as long as possible.

Now here comes the good part.

Today, you’ll be able to put an end to this endless struggle for a “blackhead-free skin”. Because we’ll discuss everything from their causes, to their cures, and how to learn the right ways of preventing them. Without further delay, let’s get started…

What You Will Learn

1. What blackheads actually are.
2. What causes them.
3. How to get rid of blackheads.
4. And a precise checklist for their prevention.
   

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What Are Blackheads? How Do You Accurately Identify Them?

There isn’t any significant difference between a blackhead and a whitehead; they both are a gathered amount of sebum and skin bacteria that clog the pores of your skin.

A comedo (a blackhead or whitehead) is a widened hair follicle which is filled with skin debris (keratin squamae), bacteria and oil (sebum). — Medical News Today

Although, unlike whiteheads, blackheads are more exposed to the surface, which is why the material inside them becomes oxidized and provides it with an overall black appearance, hence why it is called a blackhead.

According to dermatologists, blackheads are considered to be the earliest stage of acne, which, if not controlled immediately, can turn into an even worse situation through the formation of pimples or even cysts at the end.

See this illustrator for a better understanding of this:

Source: Dermatology.ca

Therefore, it’s always good to treat blackheads right away to avoid an even more severe situation.

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What Exactly Causes Blackheads?

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The main cause behind the outbreak of blackheads is pore clogging. There are a few things that can clog your skin’s pores. The overproduction of sebum (skin oil) and the unnecessary buildup of sweat on your skin are the leading abetters of this offense.

Therefore, avoiding these things from happening can put certain obstacle in the way of blackheads’ occurrence. Now let’s move on to learning how to get rid of blackheads.

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How to get rid of blackheads: 7 Essential Home Remedies

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Now, you might wonder: why should I only consider home remedies to get rid of blackheads? Well… that’s mainly because I told you earlier that blackheads are the very first stage of acne.

Having said that, the treatments you need to get rid of them don’t have to be intense either. It’s always better to try home remedies first and see if they work out. If they work out, great! And if they don’t, move on. That’s it.

But if you use them with persistence, it’s more likely that they’ll work. They won’t sweep your pocket out, they won’t cause side-effects, and they won’t piss you off at the end (if used patiently).

If you’re keen to learn how to get rid of blackheads without the fear of side-effects and spending a fortune, you’ve got to try these 7 essential home remedies for blackheads:

1. Baking Soda

Making use of baking soda is by far the best home remedy when it comes to treating blackheads. And the best part is that Emma Stone loves it.

And here’s more:

Baking soda (aka sodium bicarbonate) falls under the category of physical exfoliants, and what makes it especially effective is that it is a fine, yet hard powder, making it highly effective at removing the dead skin cells without causing excessive irritation. — Says Beautybrains.

Can’t wait to try it yourself? Here’s how to do it.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
• Nothing else!

Procedure:

• Dampen your face or any other area where you get blackheads with warm water.
• Apply baking soda to those areas and gently massage it with circular motions for about 30 seconds.
• Rinse your face with cold water afterward.

Doing this consistently for a few weeks will clear away your blackheads!

2. The Steam and Pore Strips

You’ve probably heard of this before as it’s a common blackhead removing treatment, and quite effective as well.

What You’ll Need:

• A few pore strips. Preferably, these ones from Biore.
• A bowl filled with water.
• And any one of these herbs to make it more effective: rosemary, lavender, or chamomile.

Procedure:

• Put the any one of these herbs in the water filled bowl and boil it.
• Once you’ve done that, place your face over this bowl at a distance where you can take it’s steam while not letting your face be burned at the same time.

The steam will unclog your pores, and the presence of herbs in this steam will provide your skin with a natural soothing effect. Once your pores are unclogged, it’s time to remove blackheads. And you’re going to use pore strips for doing this job.

• Apply these strips one on your affected areas and leave it for about 15-20 minutes to get settled.
• Afterward, gently swipe them off and you’ll see all the blackheads and dead skin cells sticking on these strips.
• Viola! Your blackheads are NO MORE!

3. The Egg White Mask

I assume that you know how to separate eggwhite from yolk.Credit : Mike

Egg white masks can be very effective in getting rid of blackheads when used with the procedure outlined here.

What You’ll Need:

• Two eggs.
• Few tablespoons of lemon juice.

Procedure:

• Separate yolk from the egg, only keeping the egg white.
• Add two tablespoons of lemon juice in it.
• Beat this mixture vigorously until it becomes foamy.
• By now, your mask has been made.
• Now apply this mask over your affected areas and let it dry for at least 20 minutes.
• Afterward, rinse your face with warm water.

The egg white contains a lot of proteins that help nourish the skin. On the other hand, the lemon juice in this mask will provide your skin with a natural cleansing and exfoliating effect.

4. The Sticky Honey Method:

This is a very simple but effective home remedy to get rid of blackheads that makes use of the natural properties of honey. Honey is an antibacterial, antioxidant, and complexion boosting agent. It not only soothes and moisturizes your skin, but it also can be very effective in treating and prevent mild acne.

What You’ll Need:

• A small jar full of raw honey.
• A piece of soft cloth.

Procedure:

• Scoop out the raw honey onto the palm of your hand.
• Rub your hands to spread the honey into your hands and warm it up.
• Now apply the honey by GENTLY rubbing it on your face, and let it settle on your skin for about 20 minutes.
• Make sure you’ve applied it evenly on your skin.
• Now take a soft cloth dampened under warm water, and use it to swipe away the honey from your face.

5. Clay and Apply Cider Vinegar Paste:

It’s by far one of the best ways of getting rid of blackheads without wiping out your pocket. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has an endless stream of benefits, covering weight loss, hair loss, and most importantly, skincare.

What You Would Need:

• One tablespoon of cosmetic clay.
• One tablespoon apple cider vinegar.

Procedure:

• Mix the clay with apple cider vinegar to make a paste without lumps.
• Now apply this paste over your affected areas and allow it to become settled for about 15-20 minutes.
• Afterward, rinse your face gently with warm water.

6. The Elmer’s Glue Trick:

It certainly IS a controversial tip, when it comes to learning how to get rid of blackheads. Besides the fact that doesn’t work for everyone, it’s a fact is that it HAS worked for a number of people.

What You Would Need:

• Elmer’s glue.
• A towel dampened under warm water.

Procedure:

• Pat your face with this towel to open up your skin pores, or simply rinse your face with warm water to do this job.
• The point is that your pores should be opened before applying Elmer’s glue onto it.
• Once you’ve done that, apply the glue evenly on your affected areas.
• Leave it for a while until the it becomes completely dried and then peel off this layer of glue gently from your skin.

The layer of the glue should be slightly thick so that it would be easier for you to peel it off after it has dried.

7. The Tomato Tip:

Yet another simple, efficient, and cost-effective method to get rid of blackheads – right in the convenience of your home. There a number of ways to use tomatoes as a tool to get rid of blackheads, but I’ll outline only the simplest and the most effective one.

What You Would Need:

• 2-3 fresh tomatoes.
• Lemon juice (optional).

Procedure:

• Chop the tomato and make a paste of it so that it can be applied  to your affected areas.
• Prior to applying this paste, you would need to wash out your face with warm water and pat dry.
• Once you’ve done that, apply the tomato paste to your affected areas and leave it for about 20 minutes before you rinse your face with cold water.

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Now we’ll move on to discussing some worthwhile tips to prevent blackheads. Without taking this information in your knowledge and practice, your exhausting journey toward a lasting, blackhead-free skin will NOT come to an end.

How to Prevent Blackheads: A Checklist For a Lasting Clear Skin

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The following are the most prominent factors that should be given firm consideration if you want to prevent blackheads or acne in general.

1. Would You Mind Changing Your Bedsheets and Pillow Case Weekly?

If not, then please do it. The reason why I’m urging you to do this is that your skin is in constant contact with your bedsheets and pillow case all night long. And if any of these aren’t properly cleaned, then their dirt can pass onto your skin, causing irritation as a result.

One’s thing’s for sure here, dirt does NOT cause blackheads, but the irritation it can potentially produce can aggravate the condition, for sure.

2. Do You Make This Mistake When Buying Cosmetic Products?

Do you check the oil free or non-comedogenic label on all the cosmetic products you buy? If not, then be careful from now.

Cosmetic products that aren’t labeled “oil-free” are considered to be an undeniable cause behind the clogging of your skin pores, and it causes something that is named cosmetic acne. Make sure to not repeat this mistake from now. Only buy “oil free” products if you want to prevent blackheads.

3. Do You Perspire A Lot?

If yes, then make sure you don’t let it build-up excessively on your skin as this clogs your skin pores. Therefore, washing your face or taking a shower is important after a workout or a day out in the sun.

4. Do You Habitually Use A Mild Cleanser Daily?

If not, then you should preferably make a habit of doing so. Washing your face two to three times a day with a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil or Purpose by J&J at local pharmacies, can help your skin stay clear of blackheads.

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Wrapping it up…

Now we finally reach the end of this comprehensive discussion on how to get rid of blackheads effectively and prevent them from breaking out in the future.

To recap, we learned what they actually are, how they are caused, and the best ways of treating and preventing blackheads.

The reason why I’ve only outlined natural ways to get rid of blackheads in this post is that they are the very first stage of acne. And being a relatively mild condition, they tend to respond positively to home remedies most of the time.

However, if these remedies don’t work out for you, then you definitely can move on to trying other methods to get rid of blackheads. But as I said earlier, being persistent while going through these treatments is the key.

Your Thoughts?

That’s all from my side. If you want to add your words to this discussion, then don’t hesitate to do so. How did you get rid of your blackheads? OR, do you plan to make use of any of these home remedies we’ve discussed today? I’d like to know in the comments below.

10 best acne soaps – All from choosing to using them effectively

If you’ve been wondering about choosing the right soap for your acne-prone skin, you’re finally at the right place.

I know how daunting it can turn out to be when besides spending your hard earned money, all you’re left with is an awful soap that does nothing but worsen your acne.

Now before moving on to evaluating the best acne soap for you, let me explain a few important things:

Using an acne-fighting soap is not dumb!

Perish all thoughts that suggest your hygiene has nothing to do with your acne. Choosing a right acne fighting soap is just as important as choosing a right cream, serum, or pill.

But only when you do it the right way…

Let me explain why.

Don’t bother thinking that just by buying and using soap, you’ll be able to eradicate your acne.

The development of your acne has a lot more to do with complex interplay of inner balance of your body than just using a soap topically.

Don’t expect too much from a soap!

Keep in mind that the best a soap can serve is to fade acne causing bacteria, eliminate pore-clogging, moisturize your skin, and keep it clean and refreshed; nothing more than that.

It cannot go deep inside your body to control several internal factors like hormonal imbalance, dietary deficiencies, heredity, stress, etc., that are the root causes of acne. Therefore, an acne-fighting soap can only help in fading your existing lesions and can’t prevent future breakouts.

And that’s where our realistic approach to making use of acne fighting soaps comes into play.

3 Steps for an Effective Use of Anti-Acne Soaps:

Step 1: Don’t neglect the root causes of acne

If you aren’t targeting the main hideout of acne, from where it’s deployed all over your skin, using a soap topically will only put temporary patches on it.

This is a thorough discussion indeed, which is beyond the scope of this post, but you can begin with these handy tips to ensure that you’re also treating your acne internally:

1. Drink lots of water – 12-14 glasses a day: Water helps to dispose of toxic waste, control calories, energize muscles, and most importantly, it helps your skin growth!
2. Eat lots of vegetables and fruits: They’re the biggest source of essential nutrients that are responsible for your well-being. You have to keep a greater percentage of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
3. Exercise on a regular basis: It relieves stress, promotes better sleep, controls your weight, and boosts energy. But don’t allow excessive sweat to buildup on your skin as it might clog your skin pores.

Now let’s go towards the second step.

Step 2: Determine your skin type

This is important if you don’t already know your skin type. It’ll help you in the third step, in which you’ll begin evaluating the right soap for yourself.

You can simply go through the following steps to determine the type of your skin.

1. Thoroughly wash your face.
2. Leave it for an hour and avoid touching your face during this time.
3. Now dab your face with a tissue while paying more attention to the T-area of your face.

Once you’ve done that, the condition of the tissue will determine your skin type:

1. If the tissue is neither flaky nor oily, you most likely have a normal skin.
2. If it feels rather greasy, it’s a sign of oily skin.
3. If the tissue seems flaky or feel taut, you have dry skin.
4. Finally, if the tissue exhibits each of these three traits, you have the most common skin type, i.e. combination skin.

Let’s head on towards the third and the last step.

Step 3: Evaluate the Best Acne Soap for Yourself

You can now begin to choose the best acne fighting soap according to your skin type and needs. Here they are:

1. Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar

If you’ve ever been to a dermatologist, it’s probably not the first time you’ve stumbled upon Cetaphil. This is the brand most of the Derms and Pediatricians love to recommend, and rightly so.

Why? Because it effectively clears your skin of excessive oil and bacteria without drying it out too much.

Best For: Dry and sensitive skin.

Cetaphil products are gentle enough that even a baby’s skin can tolerate it; one mother at Amazon claimed she cleared her daughter’s baby eczema with it. Moreover, I’ve also heard a guy using it as an after-shave – it’s that soothing!

Active Ingredient: Triclosan 0.3% (A prominent ingredient used in most of the soaps, detergents, and surgical treatments as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent.).

Pros:

• It’s fragrance free but still smells nice!
• Leaves your skin with a smooth, soft, and refreshed sensation after rinsing off.
• Can also help with itching problems.
• Can act as your moisturizer.

Cons:

• Can’t remove your makeup well.
• It’s thick and doesn’t lather much like an ordinary soap.
• The bar doesn’t last long; you have to follow the best practices of using soaps.

Directions:

• Nothing fancy, just apply to skin when bathing or washing and rinse.

2. Cetaphil Antibacterial Cleansing Bar

Pretty much the same as the previous one, but this soap is suitable for all skin types and has an additional anti-bacterial property.

3. Grisi Sulfur Soap for Acne

Sulfur is one of the most effective non-prescriptive acne treatments, and this soap makes full use of it. Officially, you’re required to do 1-8 weeks of trial before being able to observe improvement.

Best For: Combination and oily skin.

Not as gentle as Cetaphil, so not a great choice for dry and sensitive skin. But it can do wonders for an oily skin!

Active ingredient: Sulfur/Azufre = 10% Biosulfur = 0.1%

Sulfur is a mild anti-microbial. It is a known inhibitor of the growth of P.acnes (an acne causing bacteria.), which is why most of the anti-acne products make use of it.

Pros:

• The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of the soap clear your skin of excessive oils and dirt.
• Also has anti-fungal properties.
• If used persistently, can do wonders for your acne prone skin.
• Besides using sulfur as an active ingredient, this soap doesn’t smell that

Cons:

• Not for children under 12 years.
• Has lanolin so that it kind of “coats” your skin with a thin film.
• Smell might not inspire all.
• It can leave your skin a bit peeled; use a moisturizer if it does so.

Directions:

• Wet your face (or other body parts) with lukewarm water.
• Apply the soap.
• Leave for 10 minutes (if it doesn’t irritate.).
• Rinse with cold water.

Two washings a day are always sufficient; too much cleansing might further worsen your acne.

4. Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bars, Acne-Prone Skin Formula

Another dermatologist recommended soap that uses a non-medicated formula to combat skin dysfunctions like acne.

Best For: Oily skin, but can be used for other skin types as well.

Active Ingredients: There’s nothing like active or inactive ingredients in it, it’s a long list but there’s no BP or SA for sure. Here are the first four: Tiethanolamine, TEA Stearate, Sodium Tallowate, and Glycerin.

Pros:

• Smell is nice.
• Clears your skin of all pore clogging residues and excessive oils.
• Cleanses effectively and it can easily remove your makeup (unlike cetaphil).
• Doesn’t dry out much but can be over-drying if used along with other treatments.

Cons:

• Size is small as compared to others.
• Makes use of glycerin, which is known to promote milia – you have to be careful of that!
• Hypo-allergenic – means that it is capable of resulting in some allergic reactions.

Directions:

• Wet your face and hands with lukewarm water.
• Lather soap in hands.
• Massage lather onto skin with a gentle, circular motion.
• Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel.

5. Purpose Gentle Skin Cleansing Bar

Yet another soap loved by the skin experts all over the world. Although not as gentle as cetaphil, if I were to suggest the only soap that could effectively remove your makeup and clear your face of acne, while being gentle enough, I suspect that would be it.

Best For: All skin types, even dry and sensitive skins, but a must have for an oily skin.

Active Ingredients: Again, no active ingredient. Here’s the long list though: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, BHT, Trisodium HEDTA, D&C Yellow 10, and D&C Orange 4.

Pros:

• It lathers up nice and cleanses effectively.
• Removes dirt and oil without over-drying.
• Can be used as a full body soap and help clearing your back acne.
• Can even help with rosacea.
• Effective for all; works for entire family.

Cons:

• Scent is a bit strong.
• In rare cases, it can dry out your skin.
• Increasingly disappearing from stores but you can find them at Amazon!

Directions:

• Wash face with the bar twice a day.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.
• Pat your skin dry.

Upkeep is the key to an acne-clear face; you have to continuously use it for optimum results.

6. Lemongrass & Tea Tree Soap by Nubian Heritage

If you haven’t heard of the benefits of tea tree oil for your acne-prone skin, it’s high time you did. Because of its unique disinfecting and soothing properties, tea tree oil can effectively help in eliminating your acne while not causing further damage to the skin.

And there’s no better option than using this soap to exploit it!

Best For: All skin types.

Ingredients:  There are several, but the prominent ones are: Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and/or Palm Oil, TheobromaCocao, Lemongrass Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, etc.

Pros:

• Can help bringing down inflammation.
• The best part – it’s all natural.
• It can also help with dark spots.
• Can last for two whole months if you use it twice daily.
• Can soothe rosacea.

Cons:

• It has mixed effects. For some people, it left their skin moisturized, and for others, it dried out their skin.
• If you don’t like strong scents, its smell might irritate you.

Directions:

• Just lather and rinse.

7. Dudu-Osun African Black Soap by Tropical Naturals

You’ve heard enough about U.S. made soaps, now how about the one made in Africa?

Made in Nigeria, in particular, this soap makes full use of all natural ingredients that safeguard you from all skin problems.

Best For: All except very dry and sensitive skin.

Ingredients: Pure Honey, Shea Butter, Osun (camwood), Palm kernel Oil, Cocoa Pod Ash, Palm Bunch Ash, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Lime Juice and Oil, Lemon Juice and Oil, Water, and Fragrance.

Pros:

• Can fade dark spots and stretch marks.
• Lathers up so well that you only need to just take your wet fingers, run them over the bar a bit, then rub them together and you have enough to wash your face.
• It sounded crazy, but a guy had used THE SAME BAR for almost ONE YEAR.
• Cheaper than the rest.

Cons:

• Can dry out your skin.
• Can cause itchiness and irritation.
• All ingredients are natural except fragrance.

Directions:

• Just use it as a normal soap but try not to apply the product using a cloth towel, use your own hands instead.
• Most of its users feel a burning sensation in the beginning, but they slowly get used to it.
• It’s better to use a good moisturizer after its usage.

But the bottom line is, if it doesn’t respond well in the first usage, stop using it right away.

8. Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar

Although, Clinique is more popular because of their lotions and perfumes, they also have a nice collection of soaps to help keeping your skin clean and clear.

Best For: All skin types as it comes with four different choices.

1. Extra Mild (For very dry to dry skin)
2. Mild Soap (For dry to combination skin.)
3. Oily Skin Formula (For combination oily and oily skin.)
4. And the one for all skin types.

Ingredients: Sodium Palmate/Cocoate Palm Kernelate, Water, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, TrisodiumHedta, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Yellow 5.

Pros:

• Separate soaps targeting different skin types.
• Comes with a convenient soap dish.
• Seamlessly removes your makeup.

Cons:

• Quite Pricey.

Directions:

• Use twice a day, morning and night.
• Lather between palms with tepid water.
• Massage over makeup-free face.
• Rinse thoroughly; pat skin dry.
• Choose the right one according to your skin!

9. Defense Soap

Another soap that makes use of tea tree oil and is specially designed to gain anti-fungal and anti-bacterial benefits. Defense soap can also help eliminating acne causing bacteria and help keeping dirt and oils away from your skin.

It’s carefully manufactured to maintain skin friendly pH, which helps in leveling your skin tone.

Best For: Not recommended for dry and sensitive skin but if you use a moisturizer afterwards, you’re good to go.

Active Ingredients: Active-tea tree oil, eucalyptus leaf oil.

Pros:

• It’s a pricey product but lasts for long time and that’s why it’s totally worth it.
• Can help with clearing up skin rashes.
• Can’t just help with acne, but with other diseases like ringworm, and can even help with fungal infection.
• Can also help with treating jock itch.
• The tea tree oil makes it an anti-fungal agent.
• If you have a lot of skin to skin contact or sweat a lot, buy yourself some defense soap.

Cons:

• The smell of Tea Tree Oil and Eucalyptus Oil might irritate you.
• Might not work well with eczema.
• Don’t bother to pay more for defense body soap in search of a better effect. Both defense soap and defense body soap have same effects.
• Doesn’t lather up nicely, but has super rinsing action – great for deep cleansing.

Directions:

• It’s better to use it with a sponge or with gentle scrubbing in circular motions.

10. Aveeno Clear Complexion Cleansing Bar

The flagship product of Aveeno, the Clear Complexion Cleansing Bar, makes use of the pore opening power of salicylic acid, which ensures a deep cleansing that results in clean, fresh, even-looking skin. It is specifically designed to combat acne and has highest SPF (Sun Protection Factor) level of 30, which helps fading sun damage.

Best For: Combination, dry, and oily skin. Not a good choice for sensitive skin.

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Pros:

• Best buy within the price.
• Even covers acne scars.
• Can even your skin tone.
• Can help in fading acne marks.
• The fragrance is light.

Cons:

• Hypoallergenic
• Can cause dryness if used with any other treatment.

Directions:

• Wash face with cleansing bar.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Pat dry.
• If irritation occurs, use less frequently.

What’s Your Best Acne Soap?

If you think there should be some more worthwhile names added to this list of best acne soaps, you can mention it in the comments below!

Power Of Kojic Acid Soap!

"The Best Skin Whitening Soap w/ highest active ingredients content"
Feel the difference right on your first use!

Achieve that flawless, blemish free, whiter, younger looking skin in no time. And feel the immediate difference on your skin right on its first use. Try it! See visible results in days!
Kojic Soap - This soap is particularly for the LESS sensitive ones. It's a bit stronger than the Glutathione soap but garners the same results.If you experience peeling, this should last not more than a week.

This soap is created via cold process method, to ensure that valuable nutrients are retained . Delicately scented, ideal for all skin types. And guaranteed effective with no harmful side effects. We can honestly say that our soaps are far more superior in quality and effectiveness than Belo!

Ingredients: Kojic acid, Vitamin A, C, E, Soya Glycerin, AHA, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Grapeseed extract, and distilled water.

Direction for Use
Wet skin, gently massage soap on the skin, DO NOT RUB, avoid getting into eyes, nose or mouth. Let it sit for just a few seconds (First time user: just wash regularly). Then rinse thoroughly with cold water, leaving residue will cause skin to itch and feeling sore.
IMPORTANT: Apply moisturizer generously after, all skin whitening soaps tends to dry the skin as part of the exfoliation process. Sunblock A MUST.

POWER OF KOJIC;

Cleanse deeply embedded dirt ie; helps remove black/white heads Makes skin feels soft and supple to the touch Preps by exfoliating dead skin, following the use of skin lightening cream or lotion. Helps lighten skin pigmentation such as acne scars, age spots, underarms, inner thighs & even private parts. Continuous use will provide youthful glowing skin. Amazingly quick results! no box

10 Brilliant beauty tips for when you are going for a job interview

Take a look at 10 brilliant and really helpful beauty tips to follow when going for a job interview. Feel confident by looking good. Just incorporate these simple steps in your beauty regime

Interviews can be nerve-wracking by themselves, but there is also the additional pressure of looking your best, professional self on that day. Don’t ignore your beauty regime for your interview, because when you look good you feel good. That’s why we have brought you 10 beauty tips for a job interview.

1. Exfoliate your skin: Exfoliation rids your skin of dull and dead skin cells and allows it to glow naturally. So the day before your interview, gently exfoliate you skin using your regular scrub. And don’t forget your lips! Getting a clean-up may give the same effect, but sometimes clean-ups can backfire. It’s best to trust your everyday fail-safe regime and avoid experimentation on your big day!

2. Don’t ignore basic grooming: Get your eyebrows and upper lips done. Remember, if you can see the hair, they probably can too. If your hair growth is in the annoying halfway-there stage, go at it with tweezers. You may mess up your grooming regime, but the flawless result will be worth it. If you opt for threading, go for it a couple of days in advance, to ensure that the redness and tan lines disappear.

3. Choose a neat hairdo: If you have a fringe, pin it up using a cute little pin. If you have long hair, remember to keep it out of your face by tying it up. Even with short hair it is necessary to control frizz and flyaways. If your hair is refusing to behave, use an iron or hair spray to control it. Let the interviewer focus on your skills and personality, by making sure they don’t get distracted by your hairdo.

4. Create the perfect base: This is the tricky part. You may be tempted to create a thick base to hide all the flaws of your skin, but this may cause your foundation to melt away leaving your skin looking splotchy. Use your make up minimally but smartly for the perfect effect. For example, during summer, opt for a non-oily BB/CC cream paired with concealer and compact to get a shine-free finish.

5. Wear waterproof mascara: Tears are (hopefully) an unlikely event during your interview. But wear your good waterproof mascara anyway, because sweat beads can also cause your mascara to run and give you raccoon eyes. Waterproof mascara is also longer lasting, which lets you concentrate on what you are going to say, rather than what’s going on with your eyes.

6. Pick a neutral lipstick shade: Between all the lip products out there, lipstick is still considered more professional. Pick a soft natural- looking lipstick in shades of nude or a light blush to keep the interviewer’s attention on what you are saying, rather than your mouth. Make sure you apply the lipstick over lip balm so that it doesn’t settle in the cracks to look worn out

7. Highlight the corners of your eyes: Step away from the glittery eyeshadow for this one. Use a simple white liner on the inner corners of your eyes. This simple trick makes your eyes appear more open, giving you an attentive look. If applied well, it will work with your concealer to take the tiredness away and lend a certain twinkle to your eye.

8. Get a mani-pedi: The first thing you do when you walk into an interview is shake the interviewer’s hands. Your first contact has to be nothing short of perfect and a manicure will give you just that. A simple nude colored nail polish will do the trick well enough. But it’s generally enough to have good-looking, well-groomed nails. Even if you are wearing closed shoes, get a pedicure to ensure that you are confident enough to take them off if need be.

9. Dress comfortably: We often want to dress to create an impression. While you must dress in a way that looks like you care about the interview, over-dressing or under-dressing can be harmful as well. If you are comfortable with formal pants, don’t pick a pencil skirt for your interview. Choose something you can move around in with ease, so that you can be comfortable and give your interviewer your full attention.

10. Accessorize minimally: Whatever your personal tastes may be like, it is important to keep your accessories minimal during the interview. Wear tiny earrings and a decent watch, but skip the necklace and the bracelet. Make sure that your accessories don’t steal the attention away from your face and are not religiously inclined. It’s better to let your accessories make no impression than a wrong one!

Before you step out of the house, stand in front of a full-length mirror and check if anything in your outfit or makeup is startling the eye. These are the things that need to be done away with, pronto! Carry quick-fixes like tissues, compact and lipstick in your purse so that you can reapply your make-up so that you look fresh.