All of us just want our face to look flawless without the help of makeup. But, unless you’re a baby, that’s not going to happen. Our face falls victim to daily air pollution, collecting dirt and impurities. We sweat and secrete oil through our pores. All these things obviously target your facial pores. If you aren’t giving your face the necessary TLC, your pores can become clogged. The collection of all these things filling up your pores will expand them and that’s why they look large. That’s why developing a solid routine of good hygiene is so important when it comes to your face. If not, all that dirt and oil will just harden up, and become blackheads, or worse…acne.
So, the question is, how do you minimize the size of your large pores, so your skin looks and feels completely flawless? Well, daily face washing won’t cut it. Your face will need that and a little more. There are numerous products out there that claim to shrink up pores, but why spend so much on those products, when there are even better choices right in your kitchen pantry? According to Style Craze, there are many all all-natural solutions to solve your large pore woes. These DIY masks can be made with different foods, plants, even spices that are already right in your home.
1. Aloe Vera For Skin Pores
Moisturizing the face with aloe vera helps to shrink large pores. The gel cleanses and nourishes the skin and removes oil and dirt from the clogged pores.
Directions
- Apply some aloe vera gel on face pores and massage for a few minutes. Usage of actual aloe plant is best for this.
- Let the the aloe gel sit on your skin for 10 minutes. Then, rinse with cool water.
Usage
Do this daily for best results.
2. Egg White For Skin Pores
Egg white tightens and tones the skin, which helps in shrinking the enlarged pores. Egg masks are excellent remedies for clogged pores and can also be used to treat several forms of acne.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
1. Take the egg white and mix it with the oatmeal and lemon juice. Make an even paste.
2. Apply the paste on your face and keep it on for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse it off with cold water.
Usage
Apply the paste twice a week for best results.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar For Skin Pores
Apple cider vinegar is known to cleanse the skin and also shrink the pores. It acts as a toner and tightens your skin. It also reduces any inflammations
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cotton ball
Directions
1. Dilute apple cider vinegar in water.
2. Dip the cotton ball in this and apply the vinegar on the face.
3. Let it air dry.
Usage
Use apple cider vinegar as a skin toner every day.
4. Papaya For Skin Pores
Papaya helps in toning and tightening the skin pores. It deeply purifies the skin by removing impurities and unclogging pores.
Ingredients
A few pieces of ripe papaya
Directions
1. Mash the papaya and apply it on the face.
2. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
Usage
Repeat this remedy every alternate day for best results.
5. Baking Soda For Skin Pores
Baking soda has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing complications like pimples and acne. It helps remove dead skin cells, grime, and other impurities. Baking soda regulates the skin’s acid content and maintains its pH balance.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
1. Make a paste by mixing soda and warm water.
2. Apply the paste into the pores and massage gently in circular motions for about 30 seconds.
3. Rinse it thoroughly using cool water.
Usage
Use this remedy once in three to four days.
6. Besan For Skin Pores
Otherwise known as gram flour or chickpea flour, besan is an excellent ingredient to be used in a face pack. It not only exfoliates the skin and removes dead cells but also tightens large pores
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon besan
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- A few drops of olive oil
Directions
1. Make a fine paste by mixing all the ingredients.
2. Apply the paste on your face and leave it to dry for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Rinse with cool water.
4. Pat dry and moisturize.
Usage
Use this besan face pack twice a week.
7. Banana For Skin Pores
The antioxidant lutein present in the banana peel, along with the mineral potassium, enables it to heal and rejuvenate your skin. Regular application will smoothen out your skin.
Ingredients
1 banana peel
Usage
Do this every alternate day.
8. Cucumber For Skin Pores
The mask not only helps in treating open skin pores but also improves the skin texture. It soothes and nourishes the skin. Cucumber also slows down the skin aging process, giving you a youthful and glowing appearance.
Ingredients
- 4-5 cucumber slices
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
1. Blend the cucumber slices and add the lemon juice to it. Mix well.
2. Apply this mask on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with cool water.
4. For best results, cool the cucumber slices in the freezer for a couple of minutes before blending them.
Usage
Apply the cucumber pack twice or thrice a week.
9. Argan Oil For Skin Pores
Recommended by dermatologists, this oil from the Middle East nourishes your skin and diminishes large, open pores. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E that hydrate the skin and keep it glowing.
Ingredients
A few drops of argan oil
Directions
1. Lightly warm up the oil between your fingers and apply on the face.
2. Massage the oil in for a couple of minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water after half an hour.
Usage
Repeat this every night before going to bed.
10. Turmeric For Skin Pores
Turmeric kills all the bacteria that may be breeding in your pores and inflaming them. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce any swelling and shrink the pore size.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon rose water or milk
Directions
1. Mix the turmeric with water to get a smooth paste.
2. Apply this on the affected area and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
3. Rinse with water.
Usage
Use this remedy every alternate day.
**Turmeric can easily stain your clothes. Opt for old t-shirts or wrap an old towel to cover your shoulders and chest area.
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