How to Reduce Pores & Fine Lines on the Face
A look in the mirror sometimes reveals obvious signs of aging. Fine lines and large pores are harbingers of the aging process and signal a reduction in the resilience of skin. There are a number of things you can do to stall the hallmarks of age. Many of these remedies require little in the way of time or money, while some of them necessitate a hefty investment. Does this Spark an idea?
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Drink and apply water to keep skin moist and supple. Moist skin is less likely to loose elasticity, and will also look more luminous. Drink plenty of water at all times. During dry summer and winter weather, keep a small spray bottle full of water handy and spritz your face whenever you want a quick refresher.
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Exfoliate regularly. Sloughing off old surface cells may make reduce the depth of lines and clear large pores oil and debris. Use a wash cloth or store-bought facial scrub every few days; gentle products can be used daily. Take care to only use scrubs that are meant for faces, since body scrubs often contain granules that can scratch delicate facial skin.
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Use a toner to temporarily shrink pores. Astringent toners that contain alcohol can shrink pores temporarily, but repeated use can be drying over the long term.
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Get a microdermabrasion or skin peel treatment from a licensed dermatologist or esthetician. These high-octane skin treatments provide deep exfoliation that leaves skin completely fresh and smooth. Treatments often involve products with high amounts of glycolic and fruit acids; some utilize lasers. Depending on the procedure, healing time can take several days. Afterward, large pores and fine lines are minimized for a time.
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Train yourself to minimize facial movements that cause wrinkles in the first place. Continued worry increases the chance that you'll get wrinkles. Laurie Drake of Prevention Magazine says, "Cortisol triggers an elevation in blood sugar, which--via a process called glycation--damages collagen and elastin, the protein fibers that plump skin and keep it smooth." Handle stress better to reduce cortisol production and decrease wrinkles.
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