We all know those pins on Pinterest that entice viewers with promises of whiter teeth, hair removal/prevention, and better skin. Well, I am here to get to the bottom of those lofty claims and tell you which ones truly work.
Recently, while washing my face, I was examining my pores and noted how many dreaded blackheads had taken up residency on my nose. Fortunately, the very next day, I came across a pin promising magical blackhead removal abilities (as seen in the photo above).
Now the results in the picture are very alluring, so I presented the concept to my crack team, a.k.a my brother, sister, and brother-in-law, and asked them how they would feel about being test subjects. Well, of course they agreed, I mean who doesn’t want to have glowing, blackhead-free skin?
We procured the ingredients… all two of them.
We went about the lengthy process of combining the ingredients… Okay so it’s really not that lengthy, but allow me to make it sound cooler.
Step One: Cut the lemons in half.
Step two: Squeeze them in a mug (shout out to New Orleans Café Du Monde).
Now after your hands get tired of squeezing, you can always make your brother do it. (Warning: he may insist on being shirtless.)
Step three: Mix in the Baking Soda until it creates a thick paste.
Step four: Document how excited your volunteers are!
Step five: The boys will need to do something manly to make themselves feel better about having face masks done.
Step six: Apply a healthy amount of paste to their/your noses.
Step seven: Take more photos while you wait twenty minutes for it to do its “thang”.
Is it done yet?
And the results…..you be the judge.
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Currently trying this, it burns a little.
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Let us know if you think it works!!!
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It seems to work but it’s better to make a smaller batch so it won’t b so wasteful.
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I can see how that would be…this made enough for four people! Thanks for the comment, I’ll definitely cut the recipe if I make it for myself!
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My my son has sensitive skin ni just leave it 1/2 time…it worked BETTER on him than it did on myself
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Do you have pictures??
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I actually tried this on my boyfriends whole face and my nose. I was actually pleased it took all mine away and took the majority of his away. I’d use it again for him.
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So glad it worked for y’all! Did you take any before and after pictures?
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I just have one small query. XD Did this method leave any enlarged pores?
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After washing with cold water they close back up! 🙂
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How long are you supposed to keep it on and how many lemons are recommended?
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Well, I have to try this not because your brothers were hot (lol) but bcos I have seen the results! :*
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Hahaha!!! Thanks! How did it work for you?
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Did you wash your face with cold or hot water?
Thanks!
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Wash it with Hot water first, to open your pours, then wash with cold water afterwards to shut them! 🙂
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I would suggest washing with hot water first, to open your pours, and then washing with cold water afterwards to shut them!
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It works. I used b soda and water.
Made paste. Leave on 15 min.
It dried up acne overnight.
Took redness away.
I cant use lemon. Have allergy.
I was shocked.
Acne slow healing but this mixture was amazing.
Try it.
Paste baking soda and water.
Epson salts works too.
Thanks.
Karen
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Loved to hear this!!
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i am going to try this when i get home…. i am having a lot of issues with my skin, i am 28 and its the worst its been…. i didn’t have this bad of skin when i was younger, so i am pretty excited to try it and i will take pictures!!!
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Hey! Did this work for you?
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Your acne is probably hormonal then. I have the same problem.
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