Introduction
The skin is the largest organ in your body. Your body's pores help regulate your body's temperature, and stores water and fat. They also prevent infection and injury to your body. It regulate the body's temperature by providing a channel for the body to sweat. It also secretes sebum, which is an oily substance that keeps the hair and skin from drying out.
But if your pores become clogged, they can cause infection and such things as white heads, black heads and other forms of acne. One way to keep your pores from clogging is to have smaller sized pores. But as we age or if you have oily skin, you may have rather large pores are looking for ways to reduce their size.
Here are some methods you can use to shrink your pores.
Steam
One way used by lots of people with large pores is to steam your face either in a steam room or using a basin of hot water. A steam room may not be available, so the home remedy of using a basin filled with hot water can easily be made available.
To use the basin, fill it with hot water and hold your face over it for several minutes. This will open your pores and allow them to become un-clogged and clean.
After you have steamed your face, then apply some type of citrus juice to your face and then rinse it with warm water. The citrus juice, preferably lemon juice, will help tighten and cleanse your face. After all this, use a wash-cloth that has been rinsed in cold water to wipe your face.
This method will cleanse and eventually tighten your pores.
Moisturize
To help reduce your pore-size, you should also moisturize with a non-oily moisturizer that contains some salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is an over the counter acne remedy. Also ensure you remove your make-up every night with this moisturizer.
Egg And Honey
Some people find success in using a honey and egg mask to reduce their pore-size. They take one egg white and mix it with one tablespoon of honey. Apply it to your face especially on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) and then let it dry. After it dries wash with warm water and then apply a good moisturizer.
Conclusion
Large pores are usually inherited or we can also develop them as we age. It is important that we keep them clean and small to prevent infection and acne. The methods to shrink pores listed here are temporary and must be repeated periodically.
Jimmy C has been studying skin care for many years. He has studied many aspects of caring for the bodies skin and keeping it youthful and free of irritants. He has helped many people keep their youthful appearance and operates the web site http://www.skinguidelines.com/ which discusses many aspects of caring for the skin.
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