Categories: Beauty

10 Tips To Help Reduce The Appearance Of Your Pores

Who never looked for tips to help reduce the appearance of pores? Large pores are determined by genetics and other factors. Here are 10 tips to help reduce the appearance of your pores for a smoother and radiant skin.

1. Clean your skin with a gentle cleanser

It is essential to wash your wash to remove buildups of dirt, oil and bacteria in your pores. Washing your face daily keeps all that junk from making your pores look bigger. However, only use a gentle cleanser that will not be harsh on your skin and dry it out or use the oil cleansing method to wash your face.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Using apple cider vinegar as a facial toner will improve your skin. ACV balances the natural pH of the skin, gently exfoliates and removes excess oil to keep the pores clean.

Ratios

Sensitive skin: Mix 1 part ACV with 4 parts water

Normal//dry skin: Mix 1 part ACV with 2 parts water

Oily skin: Mix 1 part ACV with 1 part water

Wash your face and apply the toner with a cotton pad. Moisturise after.

3. Protect your skin from the sun

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage the skin. The sun can lessen the elasticity and collagen present in your skin and make your pores look larger. So, be sure to always apply a sunscreen before going outside.

4. Apply a primer on your skin

Applying a silicon-based primer after you sunblock will temporarily fill in the tiny holes to make your skin appears poreless.

5. Use chemical exfoliants rather than scrubs

Chemical exfoliation with AHA and BHA is gentler and more effective than facial scrubs. It helps remove dead skin cells from your pores, keeping your skin from any buildups of dirt, oils and dead skin will help reduce the appearance of your pores.

AHA is recommended for dry and sun damaged skin. It exfoliates the skin surface and increase its moisture level.

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BHA is recommended for oily, sensitive skin prone to blackheads and breakouts. It penetrates deeply beneath the skin’s surface to clean out the pores.

6. Apply a clay mask

Clay masks are known to pull all the sebum, dirt, oil and any other bacteria from the skin pores. A clay mask will unclog your pores but also leave your skin dry so moisturise your face after using it.

7. Vitamin A

Vitamin A helps to reduce the amount of sebum your skin produces and prevent dead skin cells from accumulation on the surface of your skin and clog pores. It also boosts collagen production to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and make your skin look smooth. Vitamin A is a wonderful option for those with oily and combination skin.

8. Vitamin C

Vitamin C has wonderful antioxidant properties. It can reduce the appearance of your pores and reduce blemishes. Vitamin C helps the increased level of collagen and elastin present in your skin to prevent pores from stretching.

9. Use a moisturiser

Never skip the moisturiser, even if you have oily skin! Moisturising will reduce the appearance of your pores. It will make your skin look plump and elastic so your pores will appear smaller. Choose a light and non-comedogenic moisturiser that will not clog your pores.

10. Stop touching your face

Avoid touching your face! Picking or squeezing your face may lead to permanently widened pores. Your fingers are full of debris that will ultimately go into your face and clog your pores.

Do you have large pores? Do you know other tips to help reduce the appearance of your pores? Comment and share below.

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Anais Mampuya

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