Meta Description: Shrink your large pores at home with practical skincare routines using face cleansers, ice cubes, retinoid creams and exfoliation.
We have pores all over our bodies. They are the thin openings that house the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The primary function of pores is to keep the skin hydrated by producing sweat and oil on the skin's surface.
Genetics (skin type) is the primary cause of large pores. However, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, ageing and using improper skincare products can enlarge pores. Enlarged pores are usually more prominent on the face of people with oily skin type.
We will explore how to shrink large pores and stay looking fresh all day with simple skincare routines at home.
- Wash Your Face Twice Daily
Keeping your pores clean always is the first trick to make your pores appear thinner. Do you notice that your pores appear larger when your face is oily and sweaty? Yes, it happens!
Washing your face in the morning and late in the evening before you sleep helps you maintain a clean face during the day and night. According to a recent clinical study - facial cleansers can cleanse your pores.
For example, washing your face with dry skin type facial cleanser will not give your desired result. Buy the type of cleanser specifically for oily, normal or combination skin types.
- Use Ice Cubes
After a long, stressful day, ice cubes can temporarily relax your pores and make them appear thinner. After washing your face with facial cleanser, gently rub the ice cubes on your face in a circular motion. You can also use ice cubes in the morning before applying your makeup.
- Exfoliation
Shrinking large pores involves every act that keeps your pores clean and free from debris, oil and dirt that makes them appear larger. Exfoliation is the simple act of removing dead skin cells from your body or face.
Exfoliating your skin with an exfoliant at least once a week will help to remove the buildup of dead cells, dirt and oils that might have clogged your pores. Blissful Skin Exfoliating Face Cleanser serves the purpose of facial cleanser and exfoliant.
- Use Retinoid Creams
Retinoids are vitamin A compounds that stimulate collagen production, unclog pores and initiate the shedding of old and dead cells. You can get retinoid creams under various brand names. Just ensure retinol, retinyl esters, or retinal aldehyde is part of the active ingredient for the cream.
Introduce the retinoid cream gradually to your skin. Retinol increases skin sensitivity and may irritate your skin if used in high concentrations. You must also use sunscreen frequently with retinoid cream because it increases your skin's sensitivity to the sun.
- Don`t Forget Your Sunscreen
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight without protection can break down collagen and elastin, which enlarges your pores.
Make it a habit to apply sunscreen when outdoors frequently. You can also use an umbrella or face caps and wear long clothing that covers your bare skin from harmful UV rays.