How To Treat Large Pores Naturally? Home Remedies For Large Pores
None of us like to have large pores dotted all over the face. It not only feels awful but also makes the skin look dull and aged. Adding to the woes is the pollution and grime that gets collected in them. As a result, these harmless imperfections sometimes evolve into further complications of blackheads, acne, etc. While we blame it on our genes or oily skin and turn to expensive skin care products, some simple home remedies can help us minimize open pores naturally. But before learning about them, we will understand what pores are and what causes them to enlarge. Let’s start.
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What are Skin Pores?
Being the largest organ of the body, our skin contains millions of invisible pores spread from the face to the legs. These tiny holes on the surface of a person’s skin are the home of hair follicles and sebaceous glands (produces ‘sebum‘ or body’s natural oil). They allow our skin to breathe by releasing oils, sweat, and other microscopic materials through them. Apart from this, pores cool off our body and detoxify it, thus keeping the skin clean and healthy.
What Cause Large Open Pores?
Small pit-like pores all over the skin are caused by several factors. Some of the most common reasons behind these large open pores are:
Genetics: How we look is largely based on our genetics and it may determine the size of our skin pores too.
Excess Sebum: The over-secretion of sebaceous glands makes the skin oily, which may also enlarge the pores over time.
Build-Ups: Sebum rises to the top of the skin and collects in pores, which again combines with sweat, dirt, dead cells, makeup, etc. If not properly cleansed, these build-ups may make small pores look larger. They may also clog the pores and lead to several skin problems like acne, pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads eventually.
Thick Hair Follicles: When the pores get clogged, the volume of hair follicles present in them also gets increased. It also increases the size of the pores.
Aging:
As we age, our skin loses elasticity around the pores due to the less production of collagen in it. This makes them appear enlarged.
Climate: Those living in humid areas (tropics or warm countries) usually have large pores as overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun stretches their skin and, in turn, expands the pores.
Wrong Skincare and Makeup: Following an unhealthy skincare practice and using non-comedogenic makeup products may give rise to open pores too.
Remedies For Large Pores
Here are some ways to deal with large pores naturally:
Ice Massage
Being one of the simplest methods, ice massage can provide you with multiple beauty benefits, thereby making you look flawless. Not only it calms and soothes acne on your face but also constricts the Skin Pores. You can pick basic ingredients from your kitchen like cucumber, green tea, papaya or beetroot, and easily make your own refreshing ice packs.
Being one of the simplest methods, ice massage can provide you with multiple beauty benefits, thereby making you look flawless. Not only it calms and soothes acne on your face but also constricts the Skin Pores. You can pick basic ingredients from your kitchen like cucumber, green tea, papaya or beetroot, and easily make your own refreshing ice packs.
Ingredients:
1 medium size Beetroot (8 Wonderful Health Benefits Of Beetroots)
1 glass of Rose water (8 oz)
Preparation
Peel the beetroot and grate it. Add your grated beetroot to a blender or a food processor and add 1 glass of rose water.
Blend it and pour your mixture into an ice cube tray. Freeze it for 5-6 hours or until hardened.
Pick one ice cube and gently rub it onto your face in a circular motion for couple of minutes. Rinse your face with ice cold water and pat dry.
Apply a good moisturizer. Use 1 – 2 ice cubes daily for best results.
1 medium size Beetroot (8 Wonderful Health Benefits Of Beetroots)
1 glass of Rose water (8 oz)
Preparation
Peel the beetroot and grate it. Add your grated beetroot to a blender or a food processor and add 1 glass of rose water.
Blend it and pour your mixture into an ice cube tray. Freeze it for 5-6 hours or until hardened.
Pick one ice cube and gently rub it onto your face in a circular motion for couple of minutes. Rinse your face with ice cold water and pat dry.
Apply a good moisturizer. Use 1 – 2 ice cubes daily for best results.
Do it and testify to the glory of God.
DR. APPIAH
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