How to Shrink Your Pore Size

Proper skin care techniques help reduce large pore size.

Large pores are caused by the stretching of pores due to clogged pores, resulting in blackheads or pimples. Some people are prone to large pores because of genetics, age or the thickness and oiliness of the skin. While there are commercial products to help temporarily reduce large pores, there are also steps and home remedies you can use to combat the problem and embarrassment of large pores.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• 1 tsp. chickpea flour
• 1/4 tsp. tumeric
• 2 drops rose water
• 2 drops skim milk
• Spoon
• Washcloths
• Towels
• Cotton balls
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 papaya
• 1 tsp. honey

Instructions

1. Dump 1 tsp. chickpea flour and 1/4 tsp. tumeric into a small bowl. Chickpea flour can be found at a health food or organic grocery store. Add 2 drops each of rose water and skim milk. Stir the mixture together to create an exfoliating facial scrub.

2. Dampen a clean washcloth in lukewarm water.

3. Dip a damp, clean washcloth into the exfoliating facial scrub and gently scrub the skin in small, circular motions. Exfoliate once or twice per week to remove dead skin cells that can clog and stretch pores. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

4. 

   Dab cotton balls soaked in a mild astringent over the face each day.

   Soak a cotton ball with a 50/50 mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. Wipe the vinegar solution onto the skin as a mild, natural astringent. A mild astringent minimizes the appearance of large pores and removes excess surface oils.

5. 

   Papaya tightens pores.

   Mash 1/4 papaya and mix with 1 tsp. honey. Apply the mashed mixture to the face each night before bed, especially around large pores. Papaya tightens pores while honey moisturizes the skin without adding unneeded oils. Leave the pore-tightening face mask on for 20 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.

Tips & Warnings

• Dab tomato juice on large pores once each day and allow it to sit for 20 minutes to reduce pore size.

• Rub an ice cube on large pores for a quick reduction in the size of pores.

• Follow a daily skin care regimen to decrease skin breakouts that cause pores to enlarge.

• Avoid picking and squeezing pimples and blackheads as this can stretch the pores.

References

• Health & Lifestyle Magazine by Ayushveda: How To Shrink Large Pores
• Home Remedies for You: Natural Homemade Facial Scrubs