The problem of enlarged pores worries many women with oily or combination skin, and is especially aggravated in the hot summer. To narrow the pores on the face is quite possible, only you need to do this, taking into account the features of your skin type.
Reasons for the appearance of enlarged pores
Before answering the question of how to narrow the pores, it is necessary to understand the reasons for their appearance. The first and most important reason is a malfunction of the sebaceous glands of the skin of the face. This can be due to either hormonal imbalance — increased testosterone production, or age-related changes that result in decreased testosterone production and skin tone. In other cases, the appearance of enlarged pores can cause a cream, which includes lipid-supplementing components. Quite often, the cause of pore enlargement is an improper diet containing a large amount of fats, carbohydrates, spicy seasonings and alcoholic beverages. These substances and products stimulate the production of sebum and lead to an increase in pores.
How to narrow pores?
Pore narrowing is a phased work. First of all, the skin must be properly cleaned. Particular attention should be paid to cleansing in the summer. To narrow your pores, regularly use the following remedies:
- daily - a cleanser for your skin type;
- cleansing tonic (after washing);
- masks, narrowing pores, and peels - about 2 times a week;
- scrubs - 2 times a week;
- professional facial cleansing in a beauty parlor (1 time per month).
How to narrow pores using homemade products?
Lemon juice
Cleanses the skin and helps tighten pores. Dilute freshly squeezed lemon juice with a small amount of water, wipe the problem areas.
Essential oils
For these purposes, it is recommended to use rosemary, peppermint, citrus oils. You can prepare a mixture of oils: as a base we use 5 ml of jojoba oil, add peppermint oil - 1 drop, lemon oil - 1 drop. The mixture must be infused for at least 7 hours. Oil should be applied to the face for 15 minutes, and then cleaned with a cloth.
Herb decoction ice
It perfectly tightens pores, tones the skin. To make it, you just need to pour decoctions of herbs such as chamomile, mint or freshly brewed green tea into ice molds.
Masks narrowing pores
A great effect for narrowing pores is given by various masks.
Clay masks are a very popular and time-tested method of cleansing oily skin, they absorb excess fat secreted by the skin and narrow the enlarged pores. Dilute white or blue clay in a small amount of water to a creamy consistency, aloe juice can be added to soften the skin.
Orange mask
Using a wooden spoon, grind and crush an orange slice. Apply the resulting mass to the skin of the face, cover with a paper towel and hold for about 15 minutes. Wash off with cool boiled water, then apply a moisturizer.
Oatmeal mask
Beat 1 egg white, add lemon juice - 1 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon of lemon pulp and chopped oatmeal. All components must be thoroughly mixed, apply the resulting mask on a cleansed face for 25 minutes. The mask is removed with a cloth moistened with warm water.
Protein mask
This mask is extremely popular because it not only helps to tighten pores, but also brightens age spots, smoothes wrinkles. Beat the protein of one egg until foam, add in small portions lemon juice (1 tsp) and continue to beat. Apply the resulting foam to the face when it begins to dry, apply the next layer of the mask. The mask is washed off first with warm water, then cool.
Now you know how to narrow your pores in many ways. Experiment and choose the one that suits you best.