How to Prevent Clogged Pores With Oily Skin
Dirt, oil and make-up can clog your pores, especially if you have oily skin. This can unfortunately lead to break-outs and blemishes. Using harsh chemical products to fight against clogged pores can often irritate your skin even more, leaving your skin blotchy and red. To prevent clogged pores and to keep your skin smooth and clean, take proper care of your skin by using gentle cleansing products. Adding simple steps to your daily beauty routine will keep your skin healthy and radiant. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Noncomedogenic face wash
- Toner
- Moisturizer
- Cotton balls
- Natural face scrub
- Oil-free pressed powder
Instructions
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Cleanse your skin with a gentle, noncomedogenic face wash. Noncomedogenic products, which are water based, are less likely to clog your pores. Wash your face every night to remove any dirt, oil and make-up, all of which can clog your pores. Avoid over-washing your face, as this can leave your face dry and cause your skin to produce unnecessary oil. Cleanse your face twice a day. Wash with lukewarm water to open up your pores. Rinse thoroughly, making sure not to leave any soap residue behind.
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Tone your skin using an alcohol-free toner with soothing ingredients like witch hazel. Toner will help remove impurities in your pores, including any residual soap from washing your face. To use, apply the toner to a large cotton-ball and wipe gently across your face, avoiding your eyes.
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Apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer after toning. Using a light moisturizer is ideal for oily skin, as this keeps your skin hydrated without adding heaviness or greasiness. Look for noncomedogenic moisturizers that also include SPF to keep you protected from the sun.
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Exfoliate with a natural facial scrub once a week to remove dead skin cells that can clog your pores. Avoid facial scrubs with harsh chemicals, which can irritate your skin. Instead, try a natural, fruit-based scrub to gently buff away dead skin cells. Facial scrubs will help your skin appear smoother and softer.
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Apply make-up sparingly. Rather than use heavy liquid foundation, try oil-free pressed powder. Heavy foundation can settle into your pores, leaving them clogged. Always wash your make-up off with a gentle cleanser before sleeping.
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Avoid touching your face too often, especially after exercising or eating. This can introduce excess dirt and bacteria to your pores.
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Comments
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Good tips on how to stop pores from clogging! Toner is super important, my skin is a mess when I forget to put toner on in the morning and before bed. Another product that reeeally helps me is the Mattify Ultra face powder. Since I have old acne scars, I need liquid makeup to hide them. I use the Ultra powder before my makeup and it stops the liquid from getting into my pores, and it stops my face from looking oily too. When I forget to use it before my makeup I almost always get breakouts, so I can never ever be without this stuff.
