What Causes Enlarged Pores and How To Improve Their Appearance
Many of us have enlarged pores mostly around the t-zone area, ie the nose, chin and forehead. These are sometimes inherited and unfortunately we cannot control this or they can result from poor skincare - which we can do something about. There are ways to improve their appearance which are:
- Exfoliate regularly using a good quality facial scrub, such as Aapri Exfoliating Facial Scrub Cream, which lifts and removes dead skin cells and impurities which can block the pores.
- Make up a face mask at home using the whites from two eggs whisked together with a teaspoon of lemon juice. As the mask dries the egg whites draw away impurities from the skin and the lemon juice is a natural fruit acid which encourages the release of dead cells from the skin's surface.
- Use a good toner which tightens up the skin's pores after cleansing, such as Burt's Bees Rosewater & Glycerin Toner, which will leave skin feeling refreshed and will close up the pores so that they are less likely to become blocked.
- Use a moisturiser which is noncomedogenic, ie one that will not block up the pores such as Korres Pomegranate Balancing Moisturiser for Oily and Combination Skin. Using a moisturiser specifically for oily skin such as this one means your pores are more likely to remain clear.
How To Disguise The Appearance Of Large Pores
- Heavy foundations are more likely to exacerbate the problem of large pores, so use one specifically designed for oilier skins such as Dermalogica Treatment Foundation and apply a light layer.
- Apply makeup in a downwards motion around areas where pores are enlarged, as this guides makeup away from them rather than forcing makeup into the pores which creates further problems.
- Use a oil control face powder such as Corn Silk Loose Face Powder which is specially designed to keep shiny skin under control with minimum effort.
Recommended Products:
Aapri Exfoliating Facial Scrub Cream
Burt's Bees Rosewater & Glycerin Toner
Korres Pomegranate Balancing Moisturiser for Oily and Combination Skin
Dermalogica Treatment Foundation
Corn Silk Loose Face Powder
