5 Ways To Reduce Enlarged Pores

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5 Ways To Reduce Enlarged Pores

Jess Just Wants To Know: I have had large pores for as long as I remember. What products really work to shrink facial pores?

The Right Brain’s Reply:

Unfortunately, none. At first glance, you may think that pore control products offer to make your pores smaller, but if you read the label carefully you’ll see that in most cases they just claim to reduce the appearance of large pores. That may sound like a subtle distinction but it’s really not. There’s not much you can do to physically make your pores smaller but you can avoid making them look larger. Instead of looking for “shrinking” products, try avoiding these 5 factors that can make pores look plump:

1. Skin debris…

…like dead skin cells can collect in pores making them appear bigger. Good facial cleansing is key to staying debris-free.

2. Excessive oiliness…

…can keep pores filled with a layer of oil that accentuates their appearance. Consider using oil-absorbing makeup or more frequent cleansing or blotting.

3. Bacterial growth…

…contribute to blackheads and make pores appear freakishly huge. Exfolliation can help.

4. Sun exposure…

…can thicken the skin cells around the edge of pores making them appear larger. Using a sunscreen or limiting your sun exposure is a good idea.

5. Genetics…

…determines your skin type and if you`re unlucky enough to be born with oily, thicker skin your pores will probably be more noticeable. Changing your parents could help this but is probably not a very practical solution.

9 Responses to “5 Ways To Reduce Enlarged Pores”

Tracey Says:

Ugh! Is that picture really a massive close up of a pore? When I first saw it, I thought that it looked like an open pipe or something heh.
thebeautybrains Says:

It’s either that or a close-up of an asteroid. That right brain is a hoot.
Michelle Alcala Says:

I just totally love this website….but there is something that bothers me-by any way or the other, I can’t seem to be able to get those very dark circles out or at least cover them so they won’t be noticed below my eyes. What do you recommend?
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Suzy Says:

To reduce your pores , mix cream cheese and canned milk and put it on your pores for 10 minutes , do this for 1 week and you shouldnt notice them at all.Worked for me.Hope you enjoy your results.
Caprix Says:

It looks like a moon crater.
For a long time result I’d recommend a chemical peels from time to time. It’s really works. There are a lot of before-after photos
http://www.plasticsergeant.com/home/skin-care/chemical-peels
Karen Says:

Susy: how much cream cheese should i mix with milk? canned milk?
Linda Says:

GROSS, that picture looks so disgusting. Is that a pore up close?! So nasty.
Stephanie Says:

How to reduce enlarged pores on face

Oatmeal pack for enlarged pores.
Mix 1 tsp of oatmeal power with lime juice and add water to make a paste. Apply on face and leave for 20 min . This is excellent for greasy skin

Orange peel pack for enlarged pores.
Beat 1 egg and add 1 tsp of orange peel power. Apply on face and leave it for 20 min. Then wash off.

Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth) pack for enlarged pores.
Mix 2 tsp of multani mitti and1 tsp of rose water. Then add 1tsp of astringent. Apply this on face and after 20 min. wash off.

Orange-Honey pack for enlarged pores.
Mix orange juice, 1 tsp of honey and a little lanolin. Apply and keep the pack for 15 min.

Oats-Egg pack for enlarged pores.
Mix oatmeal power with the white of an egg. Apply it and leave for 20 min.

Egg-Lime pack for enlarged pores.
If your skin is very dry, make special nourishing pack by mixing an egg yolk with a few drops of lime juice.

Cucumber pack for enlarged pores.
Make a paste of cucumber in a mixer.Use it as a pack. It is very refreshing and can be used for dark circles around the eye area.