So many people have large pores these days that they are not even considered as something strange, but as something that is part of our skin. If you are affected by this condition it doesn’t mean that you should accept it as part of yourself since there are so many things that can be done.
Although it is more common for women to have to deal with blackheads, man deal with them too. Blackheads are also referred as comedo and thy represents skin openings that are filled with black debris that cover the pores. Actually blackheads are widened hair follicles that are filled with debris as oil, bacteria and keratin. The sebum lubricates both hair and skin and it is released through the pores, but certain conditions may prevent this and it remains stuck. Out of this, bacteria accumulate in the pores themselves. However overproduction of oil in the skin is considered to be the main causer of blackheads.
If you have problems with blackheads in the following text you can find some tips that will help you get rid of them.
1. Use Clay Mask
Clay mask with kaoline and bentonite clay is excellent for treatment of this condition since they strip water and oil from the skin.
2. Skin Exfoliation
This is really simple but it will help you a lot. Just apply some cleanser on your face and scrub it with a gritty scrub.
3. Don’t Forget to Remove Your Makeup Before You go to Bad
Keeping your makeup during the night is the worst thing that you can do. It clogs pores and makes your skin oily which leads to large pores and blemishes.
4. Use Natural Masks
You can prepare facemask on your own at home. You will need 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons of sugar and several drops of acid liquid. Mix them all together and apply the mask on your face. Keep it like that for about 15 minutes and then rinse your face with cold water.
5. Skin Toners
Using skin toners is highly recommended since they eliminate oil and prevent clogged pores breakouts.
6. Astringents
Astringents are alcohol-based which makes them excellent for treatment of oily skin.
7. Drink Water in Big Amounts
Stop drinking carbonated drinks replace them all with water that will help you reduce the size of your pores. Big amount of water will cleanse your body from toxins and other harmful substances entirely.
8. Use Oil-Free Cleanser
Choose always oil-free cleansers for removing makeup and dirt. With this you won`t affect the natural moisture of the skin. Also you should know that it is recommended to rinse your face with cold water because it shrinks the pores.
9. Steam
Ingredients needed:
- lemon juice
- ice cubes
- hot water
- washcloth
Pour the hot water in some large container and hold your face over it for 5 minutes. When you finish with this apply the lemon juice on your face with the washcloth and rinse it well. In the end massage your face with the ice cubes.
You should have in mind that only if you practice all of these methods you will get the results.
10. Vitamin C
Consume more food that contains vitamin C because it encourages production of elastin and collagen.
