How to disguise pores on your face - useful tips for caring for a problem face

Sebaceous ducts protect the skin from environmental influences by bringing the secretion of the sebaceous glands to its surface. Against the background of increased hormonal activity, these glands function in an enhanced mode, which leads to blockage of the corresponding ducts and the appearance of cosmetic defects on the face: blackheads, pimples, redness.

Most often, enlarged pores on the face form during puberty and are not only an untidy and unaesthetic sight, but also harm the condition of the skin, which loses its ability to breathe. Therefore, it is very important to monitor your appearance and take timely measures to narrow the ducts, preventing the appearance of sebaceous plugs that contribute to the expansion of pores.

Homemade mask recipes

At home, you can make your own products that tighten pores and restore healthy skin.
The effect of their use will be no worse than that of salon procedures or advertised creams. Almost everyone has the ingredients for such masks and scrubs at home. If not, you can easily find them at your local store. You can alternate these masks with moisturizing masks. They will help get rid of flaking, skin tightness and redness. Do no more than 2 times a week.

An effective folk remedy for the care of problem skin. You can buy it at a pharmacy or large supermarket, the price is pretty cheap. Clay reduces inflammation and heals, perfectly disinfects, and treats acne.

The easiest way to prepare a mask is to dilute a couple of tablespoons with warm boiled water to the consistency of rich sour cream.

I advise you to add a couple of drops of honey or milk to it. These are excellent natural moisturizing ingredients. Apply the mask over the entire face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave for 10-15 minutes. During this time, the clay should dry to a crust and lighten. Afterwards, rinse with warm water, wipe the skin with lotion and apply cream. The procedure should be repeated 2-3 times a week, but not more often than once every 2 days.

A recent cosmetic innovation is black clay. The mask comes off the skin, imitating the effect of strips from blackheads. Thanks to this, the contents of the pores remain on the inner surface of the mask.

With potatoes and lemon

Another good folk remedy for caring for problem skin. Raw potatoes are rich in many minerals and vitamins. They regulate the action of the sebaceous glands, narrow pores, heal microcracks and smooth out wrinkles, and eliminate age spots. Citric acid restores youth and elasticity to the dermis, making it healthy.

• 1 small potato,
• half a teaspoon of lemon juice,
• a couple of teaspoons of sour cream.

Raw potatoes are crushed. I usually use a plastic grater or blender. Then the remaining ingredients are added. All is applied to the face for 20 minutes, then washed off with water. Potato masks are universal, suitable for all skin types.

With aspirin

Acetylsalicylic acid has anti-inflammatory properties. A mask with it perfectly tightens pores and normalizes sebum production. Rejuvenates, fights acne and inflammation.

Grind 4-5 aspirin tablets using a wooden mortar, add boiled water and liquid honey

The mask should become like a paste. If the skin is dry or sensitive, add olive, flaxseed or jojoba oil to the composition. The product should not be used more than 2 times a week, as it can thin and dry out the epidermis.

The product should remain on the skin for about 15 minutes. However, if you feel any discomfort, wash it off immediately. Reviews about this mask are different; it caused an allergic reaction in some girls.

With tea tree essential oil

This product has a unique composition of beneficial substances and has a wonderful effect on the skin. Restores complexion, elasticity of the dermis, heals, tones and refreshes. It is not recommended to apply it pure to the face - it may cause irritation.

There are several options for using it: add a few drops to face cream, mix with herbal decoction and make a compress. You can add a little oil to cottage cheese or sour cream and apply as a mask.

With honey and oatmeal

It has mattifying, cleansing and moisturizing properties at the same time. Evens out the microrelief of the skin, nourishes it at the cellular level, rejuvenates, tightens. Oatmeal is easy to make at home - just grind the oats in a coffee grinder. Honey is added to the flour; you can use heavy cream, milk or kefir. The mixture can be kept on the face for no more than half an hour and washed off with water without cleansers. This mask is absolutely safe, and it is better to make it in courses of 5-7 days.

Skin care with ice

Rubbing your face with ice cubes perfectly tightens pores and normalizes oil secretion. Prepare a decoction of chamomile, other beneficial herbs or green tea and freeze in ice cube trays. Wipe your face every morning and evening. This will ensure a rush of blood to the tissues and improve their nutrition. Ice instantly tones the skin, improves complexion and reduces pores.

The method has contraindications; carefully read the instructions for use and recipes. It also needs to be used in courses.

How to use

Essential oil

One of the main conditions for using oils is that they should not be used in a pure, undiluted form. This can be explained by the risk of an allergic reaction. It happens that an allergy occurs from one specific type of oil, but when using another type of oil, no negative sensations arise. If the chosen remedy is not suitable for a person, it can cause unpleasant symptoms: headache, nausea, malaise. In this case, you should stop using it immediately.

The exception is undiluted essential oil used in the treatment of acne. In this situation, the product is applied pointwise to the area of ​​inflammation.

If essential oil for the face is used for cosmetic purposes, then it must be added to the so-called base oils.

Cosmetologists do not recommend combining ready-made “store-bought” products with essential oils. The reason lies in the fact that they penetrate deeply into the epidermis, and, as a result, drag along unwanted chemicals from cosmetics.

Recommendations from cosmetologists

It is advisable to use oils that tighten pores along with facial massage. This will significantly improve metabolic processes and increase the flow of nutrients into the skin cells. Often, the first sessions of such a massage cause a physiological reaction - skin cleansing begins, during which intense sebum secretion occurs and pustules appear. There is no need to be afraid - this is a normal reaction of the body.

Based on the listed oils, you can also make steam baths, lotions, tonics and masks yourself.

Recipes using oils

Here are several recipes for effective masks that perfectly cleanse and tighten pores.

Cypress oil mask

You need to mix a tablespoon of white clay with a teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of honey.

Add a drop of cypress oil to the resulting mixture and mix. Apply the mixture to the skin and wait 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply a moisturizing tonic or cream. You need to make this mask once a week.

Tea tree oil mask

Pour a tablespoon of green clay into a container, add a couple of drops of tea tree, a spoonful of lemon juice and a teaspoon of water, and mix. Then put the mixture in the refrigerator for half an hour. After the time has passed, take it out and beat thoroughly again. Apply the mask to the skin and leave for 20 minutes, rinse with water.

It is recommended to use the mask 1-2 times a week, no more. The effect will be visible after the first use - the pores will noticeably tighten and the complexion will improve.

Features of caring for a problem face

It is important to cleanse your skin regularly, especially oily skin, which requires cleansing at least three times a day. You can simply rinse with water, but to remove makeup it is better to use special gels, foams, and milk.

Once or twice a week you need to use scrubs and caring masks

It is important to choose the right pore-narrowing product on the face, since enlarged pores should not be over-dry. This will lead to even more increased sebum secretion

Problem areas need to be sufficiently moisturized and nourished.

In the morning, be sure to wash your face with water, wipe your face with an ice cube, or rinse with special herbal decoctions.

In addition, you need:

• Do not leave makeup on overnight;
• Wash off decorative cosmetics using special cleansers;
• Use toner after washing;
• Apply scrub once a week;
• Nourish, moisturize with creams;
• Use cosmetics to reduce pores on the face;
• Eliminate or minimize the use of alcohol-containing products;
• Eat more fruits and vegetables;
• Drink two liters of water per day.

Under no circumstances should you squeeze pimples or touch them with dirty hands.

The main methods of improving the condition

What to do if you have washed your face, but your pores are still wide? How to disguise enlarged pores on the face?

In order to hide enlarged pores on the face, care products and decorative cosmetics will help.

Skin cleansing

First you need to thoroughly cleanse your skin. This is done in several stages, the first of which is removing makeup or dust that has accumulated on the face during the day. In this case, you need to use micellar water, two-phase makeup remover or hydrophilic oil. Instead of hydrophilic, you can use any basic one, for example, almond, peach or chamomile from Mirolla. You can find it in a pharmacy, 100 ml for 50-60 rubles. It is not recommended to use coconut - it is comedogenic.

Interesting! Oil bases are considered more effective for clogged, enlarged pores, since the contents of the pores - the secretions of the sebaceous glands - also have an oil base. Similar textures “cling” to each other, the oil draws out dirt.

To do this, you need to moisten a cotton pad with warm water, drop oil on it, and walk over your face. It is better to use 3-4 cotton pads - on the cheeks, chin, nose, forehead. To get rid of blackheads better, you should also massage the areas where they accumulate with oil until small pellets form under your fingers - the contents of the pores.

After this, the face is rinsed with cold water, and it’s the turn of the foaming product. Regardless of what you are used to using - gel, foam or cosmetic soap, lather it up. Cleansing with bubbles occurs much better and deeper, as they penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis. To do this, use a sponge, konjac or a jar for whipping foam.

Attention! The cleanser should contain ingredients such as black tar, sulfur, zinc, boron, clay, activated carbon, tea tree or lavender oil, fruit extract containing vitamin C, acids (AHA or salicylic). They work best at hiding pores.

After washing, skincare cosmetics are used, with which you can disguise the pores on your face. It not only makes them cosmetically smaller, but also removes the waste products of sebaceous gland bacteria, dust, and dirt accumulated during the day.

To learn how to solve the problem of enlarged pores, watch the video:

Oily skin peeling

Peeling should be done carefully. First, decide what problems are observed on the skin other than enlarged pores - maybe it is sensitive, irritated, allergic, and choose a product based on this.

It is also worth remembering that scrubs injure any skin - it is best to use regular peelings and peeling rolls. The list of active ingredients that must be present in them is the same as in cosmetics for washing. Special attention should be paid to Korean peeling rays, which are widely used in cosmetology:

• Apple peeling roller from Mizon;
• Facial peeling “Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel” from Secret Key with lemon and mineral water;
• Peeling gel “Peeling me!” with aloe vera extract from Tony Moly;
• “Clear Skin Peeling Jelly” from It`s Skin with black willow;
• "Berry Aha Bright Peel" with fruit acids and figs from Etude House;
• "Floria Brightening Peeling Gel" with lemon or acerola from Tony Moly.

From non-Korean care I would like to highlight:

• Whitening peeling from “White Flax” with AHA acids and flax extract;
• Canadian peeling with 30% AHA acids and 2% BHA from The Ordinary;
• Delicate gommage with phytoenzymes from Cora;
• Exfoliating gel peeling with fruit acids Skinlite;

Use of special masks

In order for the skin to be clean longer, the pores to be small, and an oily sheen to not appear at all, you need to do deep cleansing 2-3 times a week using peelings and masks. You can find good masks on store shelves, for example:

• Exfoliant face mask with fruit acids from the Cora brand;
• Agafya's Bathhouse mask with cornflower blue water and kaolin;
• Clay from Fito cosmetics - white Valdai or black volcanic;
• Vilenta “Night Expert” cleansing mask with white clay, lavender and cornflower;
• “Black Clean” film mask with bamboo charcoal from the Belarusian brand Bielita-Vitex;
• Masks from the “Magic of Clay” line from L'oreal.

Interesting! I would also like to highlight the set of masks from Vilenta that come in the set – “Hot and Cool Mask”. The first contains white clay, charcoal and seaweed, aimed at warming the skin and opening pores. The second mask should close them, narrow them and use the same white clay, shea butter and tea womb, zinc. This is truly comprehensive care.

A large number of masks can be made at home, having pharmacy ingredients on hand.

How to tighten pores using cosmetic creams, ointments, tonics, lotions

Basic care should include cleansing with foam or gel, toning and applying a moisturizer. Therefore, you need to use a line of products, and not just one tube of “magic” cream. There is no such thing, my dears :)

Choose products based on salicylic, glycolic acids, or lipo-hydroxy acids. I have selected pharmaceutical preparations for you that do not dry out your skin. And remember that all “pharmacy” cosmetics should be used only as a complement to the prescription of a dermatologist.

Of these products, I used Vichy and Efaklar. The Normaderm line from VICHY is more suitable for adult problem skin. And the Effaclar line from La-Roche-Posay is loved by dermatologists. It is suitable for young skin, but there are some positions for older skin. Many people still like the French brand Bioderma, but have not tried it.

3-in-1 cleanser. The combination of white clay, glycolic and salicylic acid provides comprehensive care for problematic and oily skin. The product can be used as a daily cleansing gel, scrub or mask. Simply apply it to your face with light massage movements and rinse with water. As a mask, leave the product applied for 5 minutes.

It would seem that choosing the right cream is an ordinary and simple matter, but this is not entirely true. An incorrectly selected cream may simply not give the desired effect and, moreover, aggravate the situation. Therefore, this issue should be approached carefully and thoughtfully.

Of course, you can buy the cream that a friend recommended and, according to her, it is simply excellent

But it is important to understand that we are all different and, accordingly, the reaction to the same components is individual for everyone. What suits one woman does not necessarily suit another

And the reasons, as mentioned earlier, are different for everyone.

The first and most important thing to do before buying a cream to tighten pores on the face is to familiarize yourself with the composition. It would be great if it included essential oils and plant extracts.

It is worth noting that a cream containing extracts of various citrus fruits cleanses pores very well and relieves inflammation.

Ginger, or rather its extract, helps tighten pores.

Creams and lotions containing zinc are really good at tightening pores and restoring the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Well-known vitamins A and E help the skin to be healthy, elastic and toned.

Pores expand with increased sebum production. And this, in turn, becomes the cause of blackheads. But enlarged pores and increased oily skin can be dealt with at home. For example, using cosmetics, as well as adjusting your diet and lifestyle in general.

In addition to nutrition, temperature affects the size of facial skin pores. Heat, for example, promotes sweating and the pores expand.

Enlarged pores on the face can be narrowed with the help of proper care. This does not always mean the use of expensive cosmetics. There are many traditional medicine methods that do not require large financial costs.

Another way to tighten pores is with vacuum cleaners. They are used both in beauty salons and are suitable for home use. Currently, this device has gained immense popularity.

Let's consider the following devices:

1. Beauty Star. The device is produced in China. It is effective not only for narrowing pores, but also for eliminating blackheads and blackheads. Gently massages the skin, which helps improve local blood circulation. The device is easy to use and is very convenient for home use. Average price – 650 rubles.
2. Goldseaside ENM 876. It differs from the previous one in that it is possible to choose the force of influence. In total, the device has 3 exposure modes. On average it costs 1100 rubles.
3. Gezatone Super Wet Cleaner. A French device of high quality. Can be used with additional cosmetics. It operates on a battery and has a compact size, making it very easy to use. Cost – 200 rub.

People with oily skin type need special cosmetics to narrow pores. Enlarged pores not only spoil the appearance of the face, but can also cause the growth of bacteria and, as a result, infection. Clogged pores are the main cause of pimples, blackheads, inflammation and numerous skin diseases.

Basic ways to narrow pores

Knowing the cause makes it easier to fix the problem. But in any case, means for narrowing the sebaceous ducts cannot be used if the pores are not cleaned. Only after a thorough cleansing of the face can you begin procedures that narrow the ducts. Some of the main ways to care for problem skin include:

• Regular facial skin care appropriate for your specific skin type.
• Visit to a beauty salon.
• The use of essential oils during cosmetic procedures.
• Using folk recipes
• Use of ready-made cosmetics.

It is worth noting that the best result can be obtained if you combine 2-3 methods at the same time. But this does not mean that it is necessary to immediately “take the bull by the horns” and use all existing methods of combating enlarged pores at once.

First of all, it is advisable to be examined in a medical institution and, if necessary, undergo a course of treatment. If there is no need for medical procedures, you should contact a cosmetologist who will give professional advice on solving the problem in a beauty salon or at home.

Naturally, in a beauty salon the result will not take long to arrive. After all, modern cosmetologists have high-quality equipment and the latest technologies at their disposal. However, not every woman can afford visiting beauty salons.

Treatment of enlarged pores with traditional methods also bears fruit, but it will take a lot of time to achieve results. At the same time, a self-prepared product for narrowing pores is cheaper and environmentally friendly. Particularly effective home remedies for tightening pores are essential oils:

• Bergamot.
• Geraniums.
• Juniper.
• Cypress.
• Lavender.
• Ylang-ylang.
• Lemon.
• Rosemary.

Essential oils for cleansing treatments

Essential oils are widely used in a number of cosmetic procedures for cleansing and narrowing ducts at home:

• For facial cleansing as part of steam baths.

Under the influence of steam baths, the pores open, the upper layer of the epidermis softens, the fatty secretions of the sebaceous glands melt, which has a beneficial effect on cleansing the pores.

For a steam bath, add 2 drops of any of the three essential oils mentioned above to 1 liter of boiling water. Tilt your face over the container with the resulting hot solution, covering your head with a towel. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes.

• For warming compresses.

Steam baths are not suitable for everyone. This is especially true for those with skin with dilated blood vessels on the face. In this case, baths can replace warming compresses.

To prepare a compress, add a few drops of any of the listed essential oils to warm water and moisten a cotton cloth in the resulting solution, wring it out and keep it on your face for 10 minutes. Do not allow the compress to cool completely by re-wetting the napkin in the warm solution.

• Combined use of esters with scrubs.

After steaming procedures, final cleaning of the pores from impurities and dead layers of epithelium is necessary. Scrubs are used for this. As such a remedy at home, coffee grounds are used, which are mixed with cinnamon and cream, or with sour cream and any of the effective essential oils. This self-prepared scrub can be used 2 times a week.

Essential oils in the fight against dilated ducts

After deep cleaning, it is necessary to carry out a series of pore-tightening procedures using effective essential oils:

• Contains masks.

Masks using essential oils are used not only to cleanse and narrow the sebaceous ducts, but also to nourish the skin. To prepare such masks, white or blue clay, egg white, starch, honey, and grated apple are used as a base.

To enhance the effect, add a few drops of lemon juice and one drop each of juniper and cypress essential oils to these components. Mix all ingredients, apply to cleansed skin and keep on face for 10 minutes, then rinse gently with warm water. To eliminate the tight feeling, apply a nourishing cream to your face. It is recommended to do this mask no more than once a week.

• Contains pore-tightening lotions.

These lotions are easy to make yourself. This home remedy is used not only to narrow the ducts, but also has a bactericidal effect, excellently cleansing the skin of impurities and excess sebum. To prepare the lotion you will need: distilled water - 1 glass, 1 drop of geranium oil and 3 drops each of lavender, bergamot, juniper and lemon oils. Combine all ingredients, mix thoroughly and seal tightly in a dark bottle. Leave the prepared product to infuse for a day in a cool place.

The prepared lotion is used after washing for daily facial skin care.

• As part of homemade decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs.

They are used for both external and internal use. Warm compresses based on decoctions and infusions of chamomile and calendula perfectly tighten the pores on the face. To achieve greater effect, you can add a couple of drops of any essential oil to herbal infusions.

• An effective remedy is ice cubes made from decoctions of medicinal herbs.

Daily rubbing with ice along the massage lines on the face helps tighten pores and tones the skin.

The best remedies for tightening pores from blackheads on the nose and cheeks

But not only masks will help on the path to smooth and soft skin. In the kitchen you can find products that you didn't even know were capable of.

You can familiarize yourself with the best remedies for clogged pores on the cheeks and nose in the table:

Means	Description
Sugar with honey	It definitely doesn't get any sweeter. For the recipe, mix equal amounts of honey and brown cane sugar. You can add 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil for aroma. Massage your nose and cheeks for a few minutes and rinse with water
Soda	Gentle home peeling will be the cheapest and most effective product in your cosmetic arsenal. Mix baking soda and water in equal proportions, apply the prepared mixture to your steamed face and do a light massage, apply your favorite mask and enjoy the effect.
Clay	Buy a packet of cosmetic clay from a pharmacy or cosmetics department. Dilute the powder according to the instructions until it becomes thick sour cream. Apply the mask, wait until the crust dries completely and rinse off
Aloe vera	You will need juice from a fresh plant. For the procedure, it is enough to take one stem and squeeze out the healing liquid. Apply the cream mask to your face and do not wash it off
Parsley	Grind the parsley into a paste, add a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture. Apply the mask for 15 minutes and rinse with water

Important! Prepare a homemade lotion: mix aloe vera juice with lemon juice and apply to your face every night

Popular recipes

To achieve good results, many baking soda-based cleaning techniques often involve the addition of other ingredients.

Options for popular recipes:

From blackheads

The classic method remains the use of sodium bicarbonate in its pure form. Combine the substance with water, maintaining an approximate proportion of 1:3.

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The paste is distributed with light movements over problem areas where blackheads are located. Leave for a quarter of an hour, and then massage the skin for about 10 minutes.

Soda + gel

Take gel, usually used for washing during hygiene measures - 2 tbsp. l. Pour in 1 tsp. lukewarm water. Stirring until foam appears, add salt and soda - ½ tsp each. After spreading over the skin, leave the mixture for 10 minutes.

You can use another cleansing option. First, lather your face with gel. You can use caring cosmetic milk for this purpose.

Then take sodium bicarbonate and fine salt mixed in equal parts, dilute it to a paste with water and massage it over the skin for two minutes. Leave the mixture on for another 7 minutes until washed off.

Soda + aspirin

The proposed recipe allows you to maximally cleanse and further lighten the skin.

You will need to thoroughly grind 5 aspirin tablets into a powder. This drug enhances the anti-inflammatory characteristics of sodium bicarbonate, which should be taken 1 tbsp. l. Combine the two substances and turn them into a paste by adding a little water. Leave on skin for 15 minutes.

Baking soda + hydrogen peroxide

Helps ensure protection of pores that open during the cleansing process from infections by combining with sodium bicarbonate - 1 tsp. twice the volume of hydrogen peroxide (3%).

Mix the substances and immediately cover the face with an even layer. Rub lightly, following the massage lines. Remove after 10 minutes.

When trying to get rid of blackheads, soak a cotton pad with peroxide (3%). Dip it in salt of the finest fraction, then in soda. Carefully, but without excessive pressure, wipe problem areas.

Baking soda + shaving foam

To clean the pores of oily skin, an option is offered with sodium bicarbonate - 3 tsp, mixed with foam usually used for shaving - 3 tbsp. l.

The mass brought to homogeneity is applied to the prepared skin in an even layer. After ten minutes of exposure, before rinsing, additionally massage the face without strong pressure.

Soap + soda

The thin layer of soap allows the sodium bicarbonate to spread easily and evenly. The procedure does not require much time and is affordable. It is advisable to use antibacterial baby soap, although laundry soap also shows good results. Recommended for eliminating acne, relieving inflammation, and reducing greasiness.

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The face is moisturized and gently lubricated with soap. Sodium bicarbonate is collected and distributed over the skin evenly in a thin layer. Wash off after a quarter of an hour.

For the second option, a bar of baby soap is pre-rubbed. Dial 2 tbsp. l. shavings, pour into a mug. Pour boiling water - 200 ml. While stirring, add salt and soda - 0.5 tsp each. Massage the mixture into the skin and rinse off.

Cream + soda

The aftershave cream, which has disinfecting properties, significantly enhances the beneficial effects of sodium bicarbonate.

By combining 1 tbsp. l. cream with soda, which will require 1 tsp, carefully wipe problem areas with blackheads. After a quarter of an hour, rinse your face.

Soda + egg white

In order to tighten the contour, make the skin more elastic, and remove fine wrinkles in parallel with cleansing the pores, use fresh egg white as a base.

It is whipped in an earthenware bowl until it reaches a stable foam. Mix with 0.5 tsp. sodium bicarbonate. After applying a generous layer, leave for 20 minutes. Then lightly massage the skin and rinse off.

What herbs tighten pores

At home, you can narrow the pores on your face with the help of cosmetics and medications, as well as medicinal herbs. The advantages of the latter are low price, natural composition, stable and long-lasting results. The use of herbal decoctions is suitable for women prone to allergies and those with problem skin.

The herbs that are best suited for tightening skin pores by dermatologists include the following:

• chamomile;
• coltsfoot;
• lavender;
• thyme;
• nettle.

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Before you learn how to narrow the pores on your face, you need to know how to clean them. After all, without thorough cleaning there can be no talk of any “treatment”. Cleaning your pores is quite simple. For this purpose, many different cosmetics and home recipes have been invented, which we will tell you about.

Soda - you will always have it at hand. You just need to mix it with water to a paste consistency. You can add essential oils to it. If your skin is very oily, mix baking soda with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Gelatin and activated carbon. Mix a crushed tablet of activated carbon with a spoonful of gelatin and a spoonful of milk. Place the mixture in the microwave for 10 seconds, stir and again for 3 seconds. Apply a sticky mask to problem areas for 15 minutes. Then remove.

Cleansing steps:

• Steam the skin over a decoction of chamomile, sage or other herbs. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
• Cleanse the skin using any of the above products (scrub, peeling, etc.)

In addition to those that we create with our own hands, there are a number of ready-made cosmetics. Manufacturers took care of us and came up with many remedies that help cope with this hated problem. For example, a cream that tightens pores on the face. There are quite a few of them, let’s look at the most recommended ones.

Night cream Normaderm Detox from VICHY

Cleans well, evens out, eliminates oily shine and of course gets rid of the problem that interests us. However, this cream contains few nutrients, so it should only be used in spring and summer.

Nourishes and soothes the skin, helps fight post-acne. Has a light, fast-absorbing texture.

Avene Cleanance K face cream-gel

It has an anti-inflammatory effect, controls sebum production, exfoliates, and eliminates blemishes in problematic skin. This cream has an excellent composition, contains pumpkin seed oil, lactic acid, zinc, thermal water, and vitamins. Mostly positive reviews.

Effaclar k from La Roche-Posay

Contains Fomes officinali mushroom extract, kelp and ginkgo biloba extract, dimethicone, salicylic and citric acid. The composition is not bad, but the reviews are mixed.

Let's move on to ointments that narrow the pores on the face. Preparations with badyagi extract help quite well. They also get rid of acne and resolve stagnant spots after pimples.

However, they should be used with extreme caution, because many people are allergic to badyagu. Test the product on the inside of your elbow before applying

in the fight for clean and beautiful skin. This is a cheap and effective remedy, but it should not be abused. Apply it only diluted. Can be used in the form of essential oil, added to creams, masks, scrubs.

Lemon tightens the pores on the face, tones, refreshes and gets rid of acne, whitens, disinfects, eliminates scars and rejuvenates. Tonic can be replaced with lemon water. Ice cubes with lemon juice also help achieve excellent results. Ice is generally very good for the skin. Lubricate your skin with it in the morning and evening after washing. Freeze mineral water or parsley juice. All this, when used regularly, also helps solve the problem.

Protein and lemon

• One egg white
• Spoon of lemon juice

• lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
• natural honey – 1 tablespoon

We really hope that our recommendations and recipes will help you on the path to ideal skin.

Treatments in the salon

Chemical peeling with AHA acids has a good effect on problem skin, including skin with problem pores. Acids are aimed at dissolving comedones and blackheads; they do not affect the deep layers of the skin, so they cannot harm. Due to the dissolution of the contents of the pores, they narrow. After it, it is recommended to support the skin using cosmetic products with acids in home care.

What the doctor says about pores, watch in the video:

Healthy lifestyle and nutrition

Many people know about the health benefits of proper nutrition, but few adhere to such a regime. Treatment of problem skin should begin with a review of the diet. It is necessary to completely eliminate or at least extremely limit the consumption of fatty, fried foods, sweets, semi-finished products, and foods containing large quantities of food additives.

Preference in food should be given to cereals, vegetables, dairy products, lean meats, and fruits. You should eat regularly, without overeating or starving. Many girls have oily skin when they eat a lot of sweets (cakes, pastries).

You can improve your overall well-being and get rid of skin problems if you avoid stress and overwork. You need to rest more, play sports, walk in the fresh air, and lead an active lifestyle. You can strengthen your nervous system by mastering some spiritual practices, for example, yoga and meditation. It is useful to do breathing exercises and light gymnastics.

Mass market

Products for narrowing pores are also available in the mass market. Therefore, even at a small cost, you can get your skin in order.

What cosmetics do users recommend paying attention to?

Faberlic Expert SeboBalance ($4.5 for 40 ml)

This cream from the Expert SeboBalance series is produced by the Russian brand Faberlic. Active components of the product:

• Japanese rose extract - prevents the formation of blackheads and helps eliminate them;
• Regu-Seb - regulates the production of sebum, fights the manifestations of seborrhea;
• Novaftem-O2 oxygen complex - increases the oxygen content, thereby potentiating the effect of other active components;
• retinol and tocopherol - prevent keratinization, soften the epidermis, increase its protective functions, and prevent early aging;
• bisabolol and D-panthenol - relieve inflammation, soften, retain moisture in the skin, reduce irritation.

The cream is an alternative to laser resurfacing. It frees pores from impurities, tightens them and reduces their diameter.

L'Oreal Derma Genesis ($10 for 50 ml)

Another product for aging skin is a pore-tightening serum for women over 25 years old. The recipe includes: hyaluronic acid - a natural moisturizer, proxylane, which promotes the production of hyaluron, and beta hydroxy acid, which smoothes the surface of the epidermis.

The line includes day and night creams that tighten pores.

Cream with antibacterial complex Vitex F-control ($1.2 per 50 ml)

An inexpensive cream that tightens pores on the face, which can be used from 15 years of age. It is based on the proprietary Tricenol formula. Extracts used in the composition:

• white willow - contains tannins that reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands;
• sage - relieves inflammation, protects against ultraviolet radiation and free radicals;
• celandine - cleanses the skin from rashes.

F-control cream soothes the epidermis, regulates the sebaceous glands, and makes the skin healthy.

One of the main advantages is the low price.

The best skincare products for oily and problem skin

Mattifying cream for oily skin Kora Phytocosmetics

The active formula of the cream is developed taking into account the characteristics of oily and combination skin, prone to various types of irritation. The cream mattifies oily areas of the skin, preventing the appearance of unwanted shine. As a result, the skin looks fresher, cleaner, smoother with an even matte finish.

SEBOREGULATING COMPLEX (Decylene Glycol in combination with natural phytoextracts) stabilizes the activity of the sebaceous glands, has pigment-constricting and intense soothing properties. Consider serums for oily skin.

Containing the natural bioflavonoid ISOQUERCETIN, the cream has a pronounced antioxidant effect, reliably protects the skin from oxidative stress caused by UV rays, and prevents the processes of photoaging and skin aging.

Mattifying cream for oily skin Aphrodite

Natural cream with a unique “smart” base that helps restore and strengthen the skin barrier. Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and improves the smoothness of the skin. Contains rice powder (mattifies) and a natural active to minimize pores (narrows them and makes them less noticeable, photoshop effect). Unlike decorative cosmetics, the cream corrects the condition of the skin and gives a long-lasting effect. The result is noticeable after 15 days. After 30 – a decrease in sebum production to 38%, a reduction in pores to 80%.

NewLine mask for oily skin with enlarged pores with sulfide mud

It is used in a set of procedures for the care of oily, problem skin in professional salons. Thanks to the action of the cream mask, the activity of the sebaceous glands is normalized. It also has a keratolytic, absorbable effect, and narrows pores. Suitable for any age. How to use: after using the tonic, apply the cream mask to the skin of the face and neck, without touching the skin of the eyelids and lips. The mask can be moistened with tonic as it dries. Rinse off with water after 30 minutes. Do not use if you are hypersensitive to the components.

Elizavecca Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask for oily skin with enlarged pores

Elizavecca Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask looks like a regular cleansing mask when applied. But after a few seconds, millions of small bubbles begin to appear on it, which open the pores and improve the penetration of active minerals into the tissue. In addition, the drainage effect improves blood circulation and reduces swelling.

Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask is perfect for any skin type, but is a real boon for problematic skin prone to inflammation and oily sheen. The mask contains green tea extract, which has an excellent antibacterial and soothing effect, reducing the negative impact of the environment.

Charcoal powder, being a natural absorbent, collects all dirt from the surface of the skin. The mask moisturizes the face well, thanks to the thermal water in its composition. After regular use, the pores noticeably narrow and the number of imperfections decreases.

Vichy Purete Thermale Perfecting Toner for Oily Skin

A perfecting toner completes the skin cleansing routine by gently cleansing the skin of remaining impurities and makeup. Perfectly tones and moisturizes the skin. The skin gains a feeling of freshness and softness. Consider the best toners for oily skin.

CeraVe Face Wash Gel for Oily Skin

• Doesn't dry out skin
• Ideal consistency
• Economical consumption
• Evens out skin tone (when used regularly in combination with other facial care products)
• Reduces imperfections
• Eliminates oily shine. Find out about the best face washes for oily skin.

Scrub for oily skin Clinique

Thoroughly exfoliates and polishes oily skin. Controls oil production, cleanses pores, refreshes and tones the skin. It contains no preservatives or flavors - only natural ingredients. This is a traditional Ayurvedic skin care product. It gently cleanses without removing natural oils and moisture from the skin, but at the same time nourishes and heals it.

Clay mask that tightens pores

These masks belong to the category of gentle care, so they can also be used by those with dry skin, but also with caution. The mask not only tightens pores, but also improves complexion and even corrects facial contours.

Homemade recipe

• Take a tablespoon of white cosmetic clay, dilute it with water to the consistency of sour cream;
• Then add a teaspoon of lemon juice, mix everything well;
• Apply this mixture in a fairly thick layer to the skin and keep it until completely dry;
• Then rinse off the mask with cool water.

The mask can indeed be made for those with dry skin, but it costs less to keep on the skin, about five minutes. For women with oily and normal skin types, the mask is more suitable.

It achieves optimal pore closure. Such tightening masks can also be made from blue clay.

See also

Moisturizing face mask: 5 preparation secrets

Cosmetic procedures

Cosmetic procedures are a type of skin care. For fatty types, this is a must. You can do them yourself or contact a professional at a beauty salon. Thanks to these actions, the skin will become cleaner, the oily sheen will be less noticeable, acne will begin to disappear, and the functioning of the sebaceous glands will be normalized.

Peelings

Peeling of the skin is done no more than twice a week. Thanks to this procedure, excess sebum is removed, pores are cleaned and narrowed, and inflammation and irritation are relieved.

The peeling procedure is carried out before bed after washing and steaming the face.

Masks

The masks are intended for daily use. They are divided into the following types: moisturizing, nourishing, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory. There are also complex masks that simultaneously perform several processes. After using this procedure, the skin becomes soft, moisturized, clean, with closed and clean pores, without visible inflammation.

Massages

For oily skin, this is a very useful procedure, since a relaxing massage also tones the sebaceous glands and eliminates excess sebum. If you use massage oil, the effect will be much better.

Facial massages are often performed to maintain muscle tone to prevent the appearance of wrinkles.

Darsonvalization

The Darsonval device helps get rid of acne and bluish spots. Most often, this procedure is carried out in beauty salons. Due to the impact of pulsed alternating current of high voltage and frequency, amazing results can be achieved. Treatment period: 12 procedures.

Thanks to the use of the Darsonval apparatus, blood circulation improves, biochemical metabolic processes in the skin and under it are activated, tissue nutrition and oxygen supply are enhanced, and the sensitivity threshold of pain receptors to external irritations is lowered, which provides an analgesic effect.

Causes of enlarged pores on the face

Before narrowing enlarged pores, find out the reasons for this phenomenon on your face. The list of factors includes:

• insufficient cleansing skin care;
• disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system;
• pregnancy;
• adolescence;
• visiting the solarium frequently;
• acne, acne;
• oily or combination skin type;
• abuse of fatty, salty, peppery foods;
• age-related changes;
• dehydration of the skin and the entire body in particular.

Home treatments

You can organize good quality beauty care at home. Narrowing pores is a very real goal that you can achieve on your own using natural, familiar ingredients and without spending enormous amounts.

You can overcome the problem in one of the following ways:

White clay mask

This is the simplest and most effective way. In order to prepare the mask, you need to gradually pour warm water or tomato juice (it will help enhance the effect) into the clay powder, stirring thoroughly. The finished mixture should be slightly thicker than sour cream. Apply the mask for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Instead of white clay, you can use blue.

Orange mask

Blend the peeled and pitted orange with a blender. Add the beaten white of one egg. Take a comfortable lying position, apply the orange mixture to your face, cover with a napkin/gauze. Leave for about 15 minutes, then wash with cool water. The effectiveness of such a procedure is not inferior to cosmetology sessions, the main thing is to repeat it at least 7-10 times.

Corn flour and cucumber mixture

Extract the juice of one cucumber, then gradually add corn flour to it, achieving a paste-like thick consistency. Apply the resulting mixture to your face, leaving for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Film gelatin mask

Mix 1 tbsp. gelatin with 1.5 tbsp. milk, place in the microwave for 10 seconds until completely swollen. Add a couple of drops of lemon juice to this mixture. Apply a mask. Keep it on until it dries completely. Remove the mask by gently pulling from bottom to top. There is no need to wash your face with water.

Oatmeal with vinegar

Steam 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, then add 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar. Apply the mixture to your face, leaving for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

Starch in apple juice

Mix starch with apple juice until creamy. Apply the mixture to your face. Leave for about 20 minutes. rinse with warm water. Be sure to moisturize your skin with a light cream.

Tomato procedure

Cut the ripe tomato into slices and place on your face, leaving for 15 minutes. Wash with cool water. Apply moisturizer. As an alternative, you can peel the tomato, grind its pulp mixed with juice, apply to your face, and wash with warm water after 10-15 minutes. Tomatoes also help reduce acne spots.

Ice

This is a great way to effectively wash your face, awakening yourself and your skin, and most importantly tightening enlarged pores. To do this, you just need to freeze mineral water in an ice tray, and then wipe your face in the morning using just one cube. If desired, you can add lemon juice to the water. Frozen watermelon juice or chamomile infusion will be no less effective. In addition to solving the main problem, ice helps tighten the skin and tones it, so if desired, you can also wipe your neck with it.

Cucumber and cabbage tonic

Mix fresh cucumber juice with cabbage juice (2 to 1). Dilute with a little water, add a couple of drops of lemon juice. Wipe your face morning and evening.

Lemon compress

Mix hot water with lemon juice (2 to 1). Carefully soak cotton pads in the liquid and place them over the entire face area (except, of course, for the eyes and lips). Cover with a towel on top to keep warm longer. After lying down for about 10 minutes, remove the compress from your face and wash with cool water. After a while, apply a light moisturizer or emulsion. This procedure will saturate the skin with vitamins, cleanse it and whiten it.

Diligently performing at least a few of the procedures described above will help achieve a visible narrowing of pores.

The best masks for narrowing pores on the face

All recipes are aimed at cleansing and narrowing pores, restoring moisture levels in the skin, as well as its overall health. Follow the instructions strictly and do not overuse one recipe.

No. 1. With soda

1. Thanks to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties, purulent rashes are eliminated. Baking soda has an exfoliating and cleansing effect and breaks up plugs in the ducts.

2. But before quickly tightening your pores, remove all makeup on your face. For this purpose, soft milk is used at home. There is no need to scrub the dermis before using baking soda.

3. Next, combine filtered water or mineral water with soda to form a paste. Treat your face with extreme caution, avoiding the lip and eye areas. After a 2-minute massage, wash your face.

No. 2. With egg white

1. This recipe will use raw protein, which has the unique ability to cleanse and tighten pores. In addition, wrinkles are combated and their appearance is prevented.

2. Cool the raw protein and shake it until foamy. Pour in 0.5 tsp. lemon juice. Using a sponge or brush, spread over the skin and let dry.

3. You can apply a second layer if the product has set in 5 minutes. In total, it takes a quarter of an hour to soak the mask. This is followed by washing and wiping with ice cubes.

No. 3. With white clay

1. Clay allows you to quickly narrow pores and eliminate any rashes on the face. At home, it is better to use a white composition. But blue clay will also work.

2. Dilute the powder mixture with lukewarm water and mix until it forms a paste. Let it swell for 10-12 minutes and apply.

3. It is prohibited to treat delicate areas under the eyes and around the lips. Wash off the mask after about 15 minutes or leave it on until it dries.

No. 4. With cucumber

1. Most of this vegetable consists of water. But not everyone knows that it is endowed with excellent antioxidant and astringent properties.

2. To make a mask, just spin a whole cucumber in a blender along with the peel and distribute it over your entire face, with the exception of the areas around the eyes.

3. Alternatively, you can squeeze out the juice and apply it to your skin like lotion. In any case, the product is kept for a quarter of an hour. As soon as a feeling of tightness appears, wash it off.

No. 5. With parsley juice

1. Greens can both quickly narrow pores and prevent the development of tumors on the face. At home, the juice of the plant is used.

2. Wash and chop a bunch of greens. Place the resulting slurry on a couple of layers of gauze and squeeze out the liquid. Next, mix 1 tsp. starch or oatmeal.

3. When the composition acquires a thick consistency, apply. Try not to touch the delicate areas near the eyes and lips. The duration of action of the mask is 15-20 minutes.

No. 6. With sugar and honey

1. Such a simple duet at first glance boasts excellent cleansing characteristics. Granulated sugar acts as a scrub, and honey breaks down and removes plugs from the ducts.

2. Mix together the presented components to obtain a fairly dense product. You can cool the honey a little in advance. Now treat the skin and massage for 3 minutes.

3. After successful distribution, go to rest. Wash off after a third of an hour. For better results, it is recommended to wipe your face with cosmetic ice.

No. 7. With lemon juice

1. Another variation on how to quickly narrow pores and remove inflammation on the face. Fresh lemon juice is an excellent remedy for home use. The juice disinfects, tightens, rejuvenates and restores water balance.

2. It is enough to dilute it with water 50 to 50, then moisten the sponge and walk over problem areas of the skin. After half an hour, wash your face so as not to provoke an allergy.

No. 8. With herbal decoction

1. Medicinal plants have been leading the list of the most popular facial care ingredients for many years. To eliminate enlarged pores, it is better to take linden and chamomile (sold at the pharmacy).

2. Measure out 30 grams. of each type of raw material, steam in 150 ml. boiling water and let stand for half an hour. Filter through 3 layers of gauze, combine with starch, flour or gelatin (any amount).

3. Allow the product to swell, then warm it up a little and apply with a brush. Wait until the first layer dries, then apply another one. Leave on for half an hour and rinse off.

No. 9. With tea tree ether

1. Essential oils have antiseptic properties. Since you can quickly narrow the pores on your face with their help, we recommend using this opportunity at home.

2. Filter the water or take mineral water. For 50 ml. Add 3-5 drops of ether and stir. Dampen the cosmetic disc, wipe your face and leave for half an hour. Wash yourself.

No. 10. With gelatin and activated carbon

1. The product does not need additional advertising, since everyone has heard about it. Charcoal cleanses pores and removes sebaceous plugs. Gelatin tightens the skin, fights enlarged pores and wrinkles.

2. To make a mask, measure out 6 units of absorbent. Turn it into powder, combine with a little water. Separately, soak the gelatin in warm water for a third of an hour, measure out 2 tbsp from this mixture. l.

3. Mix charcoal with infused gelatin and spread all over your face. Avoid delicate areas near the lips and eyes. Try to make as dense a layer as possible. Remove the mask after drying.