How to Minimize Pores on the Face

Adding a few extra steps to your beauty routine can help minimize the appearance of pores.

Have you ever wondered how to make your pores appear smaller? Are you looking for ways to achieve firmer, younger skin? While you can't permanently shrink your pores, there are a few methods to minimize their size. Adding simple steps to your daily beauty routine will leave your skin looking clean and radiant.

Things You'll Need

• Gentle face wash or pore-refining face wash
• Toner
• Moisturizer
• Cotton balls
• Face scrub
• Essential oils
• Bowl
• Towel

Instructions

1. Cleanse your skin thoroughly with a gentle, foaming face wash. You can also use a pore-refining face wash which specifically targets larger pores. Be sure to wash your face every night to remove dirt, oil and makeup, all of which can clog your pores. If you have sensitive skin, try using a face wash with moisturizing components. Avoid over-washing your face, as this will leave your face dry. Washing your face 1 to 2 times a day is recommended. Wash with warm water to open your pores. Avoid hot water which can cause dryness.

2. Tone skin daily. Use an alcohol-free toner with ingredients like Witch Hazel, which cleans and soothes skin. Toner is a key component to achieving smaller looking pores. Toner helps to remove dirt, oil and residual soap, all of which can cause pores to look larger. To use, apply the toner to a large cotton-ball and wipe across your entire face, avoiding your eyes.

3. Apply a gentle, oil-free moisturizer after using toner. This keeps your skin hydrated.

4. Exfoliate your face every few days to help get rid of dead surface cells, making way for smoother, new skin cells. Use a face scrub, preferably one with calming, natural ingredients. If you have sensitive skin, exfoliate once a week. If you have oily skin, you can exfoliate 2 or 3 times a week.

5. Steam your pores clean. Steaming not only helps minimize the appearance of your pores, it is also a great way to relax. Prepare a bowl of boiling water and add a few drops of calming essential oils like lavender. Drape a towel over your head and breathe in deep. The steam will open your pores and dislodge dirt and oil. Relax and steam for 5 to 8 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Smaller pores and radiant skin starts from the inside.

• Avoid squeezing your pores. If you squeeze your pores regularly, you can irritate your skin and cause it to break out.

References

• Daily Glow: Pores

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish