Basically, blackheads form when oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria get trapped behind your skin pores. Although it generally appears on the surface of the face, in some cases, blackheads can also appear in the ear area, you know! To get rid of it, you can use both professional and natural methods. In addition, you can also follow the tips listed in this article to prevent blackheads from reappearing in the future.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Professional Methods
Step 1. Use a soap or cleaning solution that contains glycolic acid
In fact, glycolic acid is a chemical that can help lift blackheads and tighten skin pores. To use it, you first need to tilt your head so that your ear is near the floor. After that, apply a soap or cleaning liquid containing glycolic acid to the blackhead area using a cotton swab. Gently rub the area, then let the cotton swab for 10 seconds to maximize its function.
- Some solutions need to sit a little longer. For the most accurate time, follow the instructions on the cleaning liquid package.
- Apply glycolic acid only to the outer ear, not the inner ear.
- Use a clean, moistened cotton swab to clean the glycolic acid from the surface of the skin. Make sure not a single drop of water gets into your ear canal, okay? If possible, do this method once or twice a day.
- After a week of use, the blackheads should start to fade. In addition, your skin will look cleaner and tighter.
Step 2. Remove blackheads with salicylic acid
Salicylic acid can help exfoliate blackheads and remove them from the pores of your skin. To use it, all you need to do is pour a small amount of facial cleanser that contains salicylic acid onto a cotton swab, then tilt your head so your ear is near the ground before applying the salicylic acid to the blackhead area. Leave the cotton for a few moments or according to the instructions on the package.
- Remember, salicylic acid should only be applied to the outer ear, not the inner ear.
- Rinse the salicylic acid with a clean, moistened cotton swab. Do this method once or twice a day, but make sure that no water drips into your ear canal.
- Supposedly, blackheads will begin to disappear after one to two weeks of use.
Step 3. Apply the mud mask to the blackhead area of the ear
Mud masks are the perfect option for removing blackhead-forming dirt and bacteria from the skin pores. To use it, you just need to apply a small amount of the mask to the blackheaded ear area, leave it on for five to ten minutes or according to the instructions on the mask pack, then rinse it thoroughly with warm water.
- Apply the mud mask only on the outer ear, not the inner ear.
- The mask can be used once a day to help remove blackheads more effectively.
Step 4. Don't squeeze blackheads, let alone gouge them
Doing so will make the area of the blackhead more inflamed and irritated, and transfer bacteria to other areas of your ear. Instead, apply a medical or natural remedy to the blackhead area and wait for it to go away on its own over time.
Also avoid using any tools that are intended to "pick" blackheads from your skin. Be careful, using these tools can leave scars and permanent skin damage
Method 2 of 3: Using Natural Methods
Step 1. Apply tea tree oil to the blackheads area
Tea tree oil contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can dry out and remove blackheads. To use it, you need to first pour one to four drops of tea tree oil on a cotton swab, then apply it directly to the blackhead area.
- If you want, you can leave the cotton on overnight to dry the blackheads more effectively. However, make sure the position of the cotton is safe so that it does not enter the ear canal when you sleep.
- Or, you can also compress the ear for five minutes, then repeat it again with a new cotton pad several times a day.
Step 2. Use a baking soda mask
Basically, baking soda is an effective exfoliant to remove blackheads quickly. To use it, you just need to mix 1 tsp. baking soda with tsp. water. Mix the two together until they have a paste-like texture, then apply the baking soda paste to the blackheads area with clean hands. Let the paste sit for five to six minutes to dry, then rinse it off immediately with warm water.
Apply the baking soda paste once a day for three to four days in a row
Step 3. Apply lemon juice to the blackhead area
Lemon juice is the perfect ingredient for drying blackheads naturally. To use it, you just need to mix lemon juice with 1 tsp. water. After that, wet a clean cotton swab with the solution, then gently pat the cotton on the blackheads area.
- Apply the lemon solution with a clean cotton pad several times a day.
- If the skin becomes irritated or painful afterward, wash it off immediately.
Method 3 of 3: Prevent Blackheads from Appearing on Ears
Step 1. Keep your hair clean, especially those that are prone to contact with the ears
In fact, hair is the main medium that delivers bacteria and dirt to the skin. Therefore, make sure you wash your hair regularly, especially in areas that often come into contact with the ears. Remember, dirty hair and accidentally coming into contact with the ear when sleeping or working at risk of triggering the growth of blackheads in the area.
If your hair is long enough, don't forget to tie it while sleeping or working so that the dirt that has accumulated in the hair doesn't transfer to the skin and trigger the growth of blackheads
Step 2. Keep the earplugs and headphones clean
To keep earplugs and headphones free from oil, sweat, or dirt, don't forget to clean them regularly using a cotton bud that has been soaked in warm, soapy water, especially in the area near your ear canal. Thus, the amount of bacteria and dirt that comes into contact with your ears will be significantly reduced.
Get in the habit of cleaning earplugs and headphones regularly to keep them clean
Step 3. Don't touch your ear with your finger
Because your fingers contain a build-up of bacteria and dirt, touching your ear when your hands are dirty can trigger the growth of blackheads.
Warning
- For those of you who have sensitive skin problems, never apply acidic substances (including salicylic and glycolic acid) on the skin for more than one minute.
- If your skin begins to swell, become inflamed, warm, or painful, call your doctor immediately. Most likely, you have an infection.
