Cosmetologists are often treated with the question of how to narrow, and it is better to remove the enlarged pores on the face. This problem occurs for many reasons, regardless of age and skin type, and often causes emotional discomfort. Of course, there is no way to remove or close the pores on the face, because in fact the pores are an integral part of the skin. And in the absence of internal disorders, as well as with competent skin care, there are no problems with pores. But in most cases, the expanded pores cause a lot of trouble. There are many ways to narrow the pores on the face, and with the help of a beautician, and at home. But before finding the means for narrowing the pores on the face, you should establish the causes of the problem.
Causes of enlargement of pores on the face
The pores on the skin are the ducts for sebum necessary to protect the skin, as well as the hair follicles in the pores. If the activity of the sebaceous gland is disturbed, excess sebum accumulates in the pores and dilates them. Most often, the cause of this is a violation of the hormonal background, GI disease, body contamination, disruption of the endocrine system, in particular the thyroid and pancreas. In addition to internal problems, skin contamination leads to the expansion of pores. Dead skin cells, dirt, decorative cosmetics, getting into the pores, prevents the release of sebum on the surface, which leads not only to the expansion of pores, but also to the formation of acne. Therefore, to narrow the pores on the face, you must exclude internal diseases and organize proper skin care.
What can modern cosmetology offer?
There are several ways to reduce pores on the face. First you can turn to professionals. Of the methods used in salons to narrow the pores on the face, the most effective are the following:
- microdermabrasion - grinding of the skin surface. In addition to the narrowing of the pores, it contributes to the production of collagen, responsible for the elasticity and elasticity of the skin;
- Enzyme peeling is a mild superficial peeling that promotes the dissolution of dirt in the pores and their narrowing;
- chemical peeling - mild and medial peeling by special means. To narrow the pores, most often peeling with trichloroacetic acid or a solution of glycolic acid.
Based on the type of skin, an experienced cosmetologist will determine how to narrow the pores on the face in each individual case, give recommendations for daily care and help pick up a suitable series of cosmetics.
How to narrow the pores on the face at home?
In addition to adherence to the rules for the care of your skin type, the following recommendations should be observed with expanded pores:
- Once or twice a week, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed. For oily skin should be used scrubs with artificial granules, the edges of which are ground. Such scrubs clean the dirt from the pores, not injuring the skin. For dry skin, you can also use such scrubs, but it is better to clean the skin with gommage on a cream base. Scrubs with natural coarse particles are contraindicated in the expanded pores, since, getting into the pores, they injure them and lead to deterioration of the skin condition;
- daily it is necessary to use a gel or milk to clean and narrow the pores. Preferably, the composition contains chamomile or aloe extracts, as well as essential oils of orange, grapefruit, lemon, basil;
- after cleansing it is recommended to tone the skin. For this purpose, tonics containing salicylic acid, gamma-melis, copper, zinc oxide, glycolic acid, as well as lemon, birch, rosemary or marigold extract are suitable. Of folk remedies for these purposes, ice is used since ancient times, prepared from the infusion of chamomile or purified water with lemon or cucumber juice;
- in combination with basic care, one of the most effective ways to reduce pores are special masks. Cosmetic companies offer a wide choice of ready masks cleansing and narrowing pores. You can prepare this mask yourself.
Masks for face to narrow the pores
Among folk remedies, masks containing clay, protein, oatmeal, lemon, strawberry and kalina are especially effective for narrowing the pores. Here are a few recipes based on these products:
- select the clay suitable for your type of skin, dilute it with warm water to the consistency of sour cream and apply a thick layer on the cleared surface of the skin. In the mask, you can add a few drops of a suitable essential oil, and for oily skin it is recommended to add fresh lemon juice. The mask is applied for 10-15 minutes, after which it is removed with cool water;
- with oily skin, effectively once a week to make a protein mask. To do this, whisk the protein, mix with a small amount of fresh lemon juice and apply for 10 minutes. Rinse off the mask with cool water;
- beaten the whipped protein with the gruel from the chopped cabbage, and apply the resulting mass for 20 minutes;
- pound the berries of strawberries or viburnum and apply the resulting mass to the skin for 10-15 minutes. For dry and sensitive skin, you can add cottage cheese or sour cream to the mask;
- Another effective face mask narrowing the pores is a mask of oatmeal. For its preparation, grind oatmeal, add lemon juice and honey, and mix until a homogeneous mush. The mask is applied for 15 minutes, 1-2 times a week.
How to visually reduce the pores on the face?
While the medical and cosmetic procedures will have their effect, the appearance of the skin can be improved with the help of cosmetic products and some procedures that contribute to the temporary narrowing of the pores on the face. First of all, before applying make-up, use serum or lotion that tightens the pores, for example Estee Lauder, Clinique,