By
eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Gel or foaming facial cleanser
- Pouf or sponge
- Towel
- Astringent toner
- Cotton balls
- Non-comedogenic moisturizer
- Exfoliating facial scrub or masque
Step1
Wet your face with warm water and apply a gentle gel or foaming cleanser to remove makeup, surface dirt and oil.
Step2
Wash with a pouf or sponge to exfoliate dead skin.
Step3
Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Blot your face dry with towel.
Step4
Apply an astringent toner with a cotton ball.
Step5
Moisturize with a skin cream labeled "non-comedogenic" (meaning it won't clog pores).
Step6
Repeat steps 1 through 5 twice daily to keep those pores unclogged.
Step7
Exfoliate with a facial scrub or face masque once a week to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.
Step8
Prevent future clogged pore problems by drinking lots of water, maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet, exercising and sleeping.