Oily skin brings its owners a lot of trouble, and one of the most serious is the enlarged pores. Subsequently, they can lead to more significant cosmetic problems, such as acne and black spots.
Expanded pores are often the result of hormonal imbalances in the body, unbalanced nutrition, improper skin care, the negative effects of sunlight, as well as heredity. The age factor also matters: over time, the pores become larger due to the abundant release of fat, the skin begins to fade and lose its attractive appearance.
A special mask for narrowing pores can help in this situation. At home, such products can be prepared very quickly, and their cost will be an order of magnitude lower than the price of professional products sold in cosmetic stores and pharmacies.
- A very effective remedy is a protein mask. Beat the egg white well, and then add a little lemon juice to it. A thin layer of the finished mixture is applied to the skin of the face. As it dries, the product begins to tighten the skin, and therefore it is better to lie down during the procedure. As soon as the mask is completely dry, you will need to remove its residues and wash with warm water.
- An extremely effective mask for narrowing pores at home is tomato. A small-sized fruit should be cut into circles and cover them with the whole face. After 20 minutes, the procedure ends with a contrasting wash with warm and cool water.
- You can make a mask of oatmeal. A handful of crushed cereal is poured with boiling water and left to stand until complete swelling. Next, steamed flakes are squeezed out a little, and the resulting slurry is applied to the face.
- Our grandmothers also knew an apple mask for narrowing pores. At home, it is very simple to prepare it: a medium-sized apple, you should grate it and add a pinch of chopped horseradish to the mass. In the same container, you need to add the beaten egg protein and mix everything thoroughly. The finished mass is applied to the face, kept for about 15-20 minutes and washed off, alternating cool and warm water.
- Starch mask cleansing and tightening pores is very popular. A spoonful of starch is bred with currant juice. The mixture is applied to the face and kept until dry.
- Perhaps many have heard about how effective a honey mask is for narrowing pores. Reviews of such home remedies have long spread all over the female world. Indeed, honey-based masks not only fight visible problems, but also help in the fight against internal ones, refresh the skin and nourish it. To prepare such a mask is very simple. Natural honey, starch and salt are poured with warmed milk. The consistency mask should look like a thick gruel. It is applied to the face in several thin layers, and after 25-30 minutes it is washed off.
- In addition, you can prepare a sour milk mask. You need to crush 2 tablets of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and pour the powder into 1/2 cup of sour milk. A little lemon juice is added there and mixed. Keep this mask on the skin for about 20 minutes, and then rinse with plenty of running water.
- If possible, be sure to try the clay mask. Dilute some white clay with lemon juice mixed with water. Having rubbed the mask to a homogeneous consistency, you need to apply it on the face with a thin layer. Rinse off the clay mask only after the agent has completely dried.
You can try different options and find out which mask for narrowing pores at home is right for you. After the procedure, it is very useful to wipe the skin with an ice cube made from mineral water or chamomile broth.