10 Ways To Get Rid Of Pores On Face

There is no doubt that our face plays a big role in enhancing our beauty and appearance. It is therefore important to keep it good condition. Ideally our face should be bright, supple and radiant. However, given the levels of pollution and lifestyles which we lead, it is quite possible that our face might become lifeless quite often.

One of the main reasons is closed pores. So, over the next few lines we will try and find out the ways by which we can get rid of pores in the face. We are sure it will go a long way in getting back the radiance and freshness of the face which we all so badly desire.

 

1. Steaming

Steaming is considered to be an effective way to removed sediments which could block the pores of your face. In fact some of the large pores on face can be easily opened with steaming activities. It is simple to do and should not take more than 20 to 30 minutes. It can be done just two days a week. You need to boil the water in a big pot. You should then keep your face near the vapor which emanates from the pot and close your face with a towel. You should allow the hot vapor to hit your face. This will open the pores and removing dirt and make it rejuvenated.

 

2. Sugar Could Also Be Tried Out

There is no doubt that sugar is considered to be a good exfoliating agent. You must use two spoons of sugar and make it into a fine powder. You must then mix it with lemon and water and make a paste out of it. It should be applied on the face and should remain so for around 30 minutes. you should then wash the face and use a moisturizer. If done twice a week it can help your pores to breath better and open pores on face without much of a struggle.

 

3. Honey

It has been proven over and over again that honey is also good for helping repair clogged pores. You must apply raw honey on the face and massage it till it goes inside the skin. You must leave it for a few minutes and wash it with warm water. It can be done twice or thrice. You also could mix honey with cinnamon powder and apply on the pores which are blocked. It should be left that way for twenty minutes and when done twice a week it can help a lot in treating big pores on face.

4. Fuller’s Earth

There are some studies to prove that using fuller’s earth can also help a lot in getting rid of clogs in pores. This is because it does the work of a sponge. It draws out all the substances and grime and dirt which clog the pores. It is also good for oily skin because it reduces the level of oil secretion. It certainly can make you skin look very healthy and radiant.

 

5. Lemon

Though not many people are aware of it, lemon can also help a lot in keeping clogged pores clean. This is because of the exfoliating properties which it comes with. It is therefore known to be one of the best ways by which you can shrink pores on face and also prevent them being clogged with unwanted substances. The reason why lemon is considered so very special is because it has citric acid which is very good in removing dirt from the pores of the face. You could mix it with salt and yoghurt to make a wonderful exfoliating mix.

 

6. Baking Soda

Baking soda has many uses and it can also be regularly used as an exfoliating agent. It is very gentle on the skin of the face and helps also in removing dead skin cells. Simply mixing baking soda with water and making a paste out of it would serve the purpose. You could also mix it with cinnamon powder, honey, make a paste of it and then apply on the face to have the desired impact on opening pores and removing dirt from them.

 

7. Ice

Ice is a very simple but quite effective way to help shrink the size of large pores. This is because it has a unique skin tightening effect. It is very often used for reducing the size of large sized pores. The ice cubes should be wrapped on a piece of cloth and should be kept over the face and rubbed slightly for around 10 to 15 minutes. once the improvement is seen you can reduce the frequency to twice or thrice a week.

 

8. Apple Cider Vinegar

If you are looking for a natural skin toner or astringent then you could try out apple cider vinegar. It helps to make the skin tight and gets rid of blockades which make the pores of the skin big. You should use it with water and should apply with a cotton ball. It should stay for a few minutes and then should be washed off with water.

 

9. Cucumber Juice And Rose Water

Those who have used cucumber know that it is an exfoliating agent and also help to keep the skin tight. Hence when it is used as a paste combined with rose water it can have wonderful impact. Cucumber is also rich in Silica.

 

10. Sandalwood

For generations, Indian women have used sandalwood for repairing damages to pores and also for shrinking the size of the pores. It should be used in combination with turmeric powder and it can help in preventing pores from remaining open at all points of time.

 

While all the above are great natural methods for treating open pores you must keep a few things in mind:

Do’s

• You must do it only if you are not allergic to the products mentioned above. If you see that it leads to some infection, itching or irritation you must stop it.
• You must also learn to clean your face at least twice a day.
• If you have oily skin you must apply a suitable astringent once cleaning has been done.

 

Don’ts

• You should never go to be bed with makeup in your face. It will not your face skin to breathe.
• Avoid greasy and oily food because it increases secretion from sebaceous glands which could clog and pores and increase its size.

 

Hence at the end of the day if you look around you will not find it difficult to come out easy solutions for getting rid of clogged pores or pores which do not close or do not shrink to their normal size.