Pores are tiny openings in your skin that release oil and sweat from your glands and allow the skin to breathe. They are connected to hair follicles and serve as the pathways for natural oils (sebum) to reach the skin’s surface. While pores play a major role in healthy skin their enlarged appearance due to various causes can lead to clogged pores which in turn result in acne, breakouts and blackheads.
The specific skin issue can also increase other problems such as acne and blackheads for people who have oily skin. While pores cannot be completely closed, they can be minimized to reduce their appearance to get glass skin look. We should understand the root cause of enlarged pores before diving into Face pore treatment.
Causes of Large Pores
The major causes that lead to enlarged pores include:
- Sun Exposure: Being in the sun for most of the day weakens the skin's collagen, decreasing its suppleness and causing pores to enlarge.
- Aging: With time the skin starts to lose its natural elasticity, making the skin less firm and giving the appearance of bigger pores.
- Genetics: Your pore size and skin type may be genetic characteristics.
- Excessive Oil Production: Increased sebum production and other pollutants block pores especially in oily skin, making them appear larger.
How to Get Rid of Large Skin Pores
Here are a few clear skin tips you can use to reduce pore size:
Use Stillmans Products
Instead of spending your hard-earned money on ineffective products, you can use these products to reduce or minimize facial pores fast and reduce blackheads.
Proper Cleansing: Open pores tend to look enlarged when they are clogged with oil. One fast way to shrink large pores on the face, nose or cheeks is by proper cleansing and fixing your skin problems. Try Stillman’s Fairness Face Wash to gently clean your face without stripping the natural oils.
Exfoliation: To reduce the size of your existing enlarged pores, you need to exfoliate your skin consistently with Stillman’s Bleach Cream to get rid of dead skin cells that can otherwise widen pores and thicken oils that can enlarge your pore size. Add Pore minimizing cream with ingredients like Niacinamide after exfoliation to get visible results.
You can incorporate some soothing natural remedies with consistent use of Stillman’s products which are mentioned below.
Natural Remedies to reduce pore size
Lemon Juice, Cucumber Juice, and Rose Water
This is the best natural, smooth skin remedy to reduce large pores. Lemon juice contains natural enzymes that can firm up and tighten the facial skin. Its acidic characteristic also cleanses deep skin impurities, while vitamin C helps in lightening the skin.
How to use: Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 1 cup of rose water and 1/2 cup of cucumber juice. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly and apply them to the skin area having enlarged pores to cleanse, lighten the skin and for shrinking pores as well.
Apple Cider Vinegar
It acts as a natural astringent and skin toner that removes thicken oils, blackheads or whiteheads and cleans your skin pores. Consequently, it naturally tightens your skin, shrinks big pores, and restores the skin’s pH balance. It also has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory characteristics, which help in treating acne and pimple flare-ups.
How to Use: Dilute apple cider vinegar with water (1:1 ratio) and apply it to the skin with a cotton pad.
Egg White and Lemon Juice
Egg white face masks work great for drawing excess oil out of greasy skin. Egg white and lemon face mask helps to shrink large pores because it tones up and tightens the skin.
How to Use: Whisk an egg white with a few drops of lemon juice and apply it to your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.
Baking Soda
It acts as a gentle exfoliating agent, therefore, helps in getting rid of extra oil, dirt, and impurities from your skin. Baking soda not only makes your skin clear and fair, but also makes the skin pores smaller. The other plus points are that it restores pH balance of the skin. Moreover, it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can treat skin problems such as acne and pimples.
How to Use: Mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Gently massage it onto your face in circular motions, then rinse thoroughly.
Conclusion
Enlarged pores can be reduced with persistent skincare routines that include effective products such as Stillman's and natural remedies. Smoother, healthier-looking skin can be achieved by addressing the underlying problems, such as excess oil and collagen degradation.