Beauty tip: DIY nutmeg scrub to get rid of blackheads and have smooth skin | TheHealthSite.com (2024)

Apart from removing blackheads, this nutmeg scrub can instantly brighten up your skin. Try it out, it's worth it.

While it s true that microdermabrasion can be amazingly effective to brighten up dull skin, and to clear away dead skin cells, there are plenty of ways you can brighten up your face at home. Using nutmeg and milk is one; nutmeg is extremely useful to get rid of blackheads. Here s how you can use it.

• Mix 2 tablespoons of milk with two tablespoons of nutmeg and mix thoroughly to get a smooth paste.
• Wash your face with water and gently apply this mixture on your face in circular motion.
• Focus on the areas with blackheads like your nose and you chin. The nutmeg will stick to the dirt in your pores and then pull it out as you move your fingers on your face.
• Scrub for around 2-3 minutes, wash your face with cold water and then pat it dry.

If your skin is dry, use full fat milk or use half a teaspoon of milk to toned milk. If your skin is oily you can even replace the milk with two tablespoons, honey. Also, follow these tips to manage oily skin at home.

Benefits

Nutmeg can work as an amazing exfoliant and has antibacterial properties that can work very well to remove the impurities and dirt from the face. Nutmeg also has a synergistic and inhibitory effect and is this very helpful to treat acne. Also, try these face packs to remove blackheads.

It is always a good idea that you buy whole nutmegs and grind it into a powder at home instead of getting the powdered ones from the store. Most nutmeg powders found in stores are usually adulterated.

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