Causes of dilated pores
There are several reasons for enlargement of the pores on the face: hereditary predisposition, hormonal changes, sunburn and dehydration, improper and untimely cleaning of the skin from dirt, dead cells and fat, the use of substandard make-up, malnutrition, bad habits, stress and many other factors.
For example, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the process of collagen production is disrupted in the skin, as a result, the skin does not manage to regulate the expansion of the pores.
However, in about 80% of cases, the cause of dilated pores is the improper use of cosmetics. Wrongly selected cosmetics, not washing off the foundation before bedtime, the rare use of scrubs and moisturizers - all this leads to the appearance of this problem.
Folk methods of treatment of dilated pores
The first method that will help narrow the pores on the face, and the skin itself to make matte, is the use of folk remedies to combat this problem. We will consider several recipes for special herbal masks that are easy to prepare at home.
Almond mask with herbs. To prepare this mask you need: a tablespoon of almonds, grinded in a coffee grinder, pour 50 ml of hot herbal decoction, add 0.5 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of flour and mix it all well. The broth should be prepared from 2 tablespoons of herbs: elder, shoots of pine, lime and chamomile flowers. The resulting mixture is applied to the face for half an hour, and then rinsed off with cool water.
A good remedy for dealing with enlarged pores is an astringent mask, after application of which on a normal and dry skin it is necessary to apply a fat cream. To make it, you need to take 1 tablespoon of lime flowers and brew them in 100 ml of hot water. Then put on a slow fire and heat until a thick mass is formed. The resulting mass of a thick layer should be applied to the skin of the face: on a normal and dry - in a cooled form, on a fat one - in a warm one. The mask is applied for 15-20 minutes, after which it is removed with a dry cotton swab and washed with cool water.
Cosmetic products for treatment of dilated pores
To narrow the pores, you can also use special cosmetics: cleansing gels, milk, with the addition of essential oils and plant extracts (lemon, chamomile, iris, aloe, cloves, orange, basil, grapefruit).
A good and effective means for deep cleaning are scrubs. Contained in them the smallest granules are able to actively purify the pores from dead cells and improve blood supply. After applying the scrub, wash only with cold water. One of the long-used methods of narrowing the pores is rubbing the face with ice cubes. But this method does not help everyone, and the effect from it can be noticed after about a week of application. This procedure is not suitable for women who have a capillary mesh on their face.
To use scrubs for deep cleaning should be approached very carefully. In normal skin, scrubs do not cause any negative reaction, but skin with dilated pores can be harmful if the scrub contains too large granules. This can lead to an even greater expansion of the pores. To avoid this, use scrubs that are designed to clean the skin with dilated pores.
After the process of cleansing the pores, they must be closed, for this purpose, tonics and lotions of high quality are used. Such products can contain a number of astringent components: extracts of lemon, rosemary, calendula, birch, hawthorn. Lotion containing zinc oxide, will help narrow the pores and remove excess sebum.
How to prevent the appearance of dilated pores
As with any problem related to beauty and health, the appearance of extended pores is easier to prevent than to deal with it. To do this, cleanse and moisturize your skin in time, use soft scrubs and products to regulate sebum.
Do not wash with hot water, and the means for washing should not be aggressive. Protect the skin from direct sunlight, use only high-quality decorative cosmetics.
Pay special attention to proper nutrition. You need to eat more salads, fresh vegetables and fruits, drink more useful liquid - mineral water, fresh juices, fruit drinks and green tea.