Your facial pores, which help to eliminate waste and oily secretions from your skin, perform a vital function. But it's hard to be thankful for that when you're confronted with enlarged facial pores. According to medscape.com, the main cause of enlarged facial pores is increased sebum--or skin oil---levels. There are natural remedies you can use to cleanse excess sebum, and temporarily reduce the appearance of your enlarged pores. Before trying them, put a small amount on your wrist 24 hours before use to make sure you're not allergic.
Ice Cube
Rub your skin with an ice cube, then follow with a splash of ice cold water. According to indiaparenting.com, cold water is excellent for the face, and can increase circulation, brighten and tighten skin, and temporarily close pores.
Almond Meal and Witch Hazel
Apply almond meal paste to your enlarged facial pores, and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water, then use a cotton ball or clean washcloth to wipe your face with witch hazel, a natural astringent. According to the Health and Beauty Guide, astringents are essential to remove grease and reduce body secretions. By cleansing and tightening up the skin, astringents can improve the appearance of enlarged pores.
Papaya Mask
Mash up a ripe, peeled papaya and apply to your face. Leave on for 20 minutes, then gently rinse away, using lukewarm water and a clean washcloth. According to dermaxime.com, papaya enzymes act as a gentle exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and oils.
Lemon Juice and Honey Mask
Combine 1/2 tsp. lemon juice with 1 tbsp. of honey. Massage the mixture onto your face, and leave it on for 5 minutes, then rinse with cool water. According to the Whole Foods website, honey has antibacterial effects. Lemon juice has astringent and toning qualities.
Orange and Lemon Astringent
You can put the astringent powers of citrus fruits to work on your enlarged facial pores. According to the Health and Beauty Guide website, you can combine a slice of orange, half of a lemon and 2 tbsp. castor sugar with a cup of fresh milk. Heat the mixture to near boiling, remove from heat, allow to cool and store it in the refrigerator. Apply daily to enlarged pores.
Egg Membrane
Use egg membrane to tighten enlarged pores. Free Makeup Tips website suggests you break an egg---reserving the white and yolk for other use---peel the membrane from the shell, and apply it to areas with enlarged pores. Let the membrane dry, then peel it off.
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