We all love to put a fresh face forward went we are out and about. But having large pores can mar that look you are striving for and even annoy you too! I want to share some ways to shrink large pores that you can use so you can get the look and feel you want when applying your makeup.
Larger pores are usually seen on faces that are oily or aging. Excessive sun damage is also a culprit adding to the aging process and thicker skin stretches out the pores. Men also have a tendency to have larger pores and even genetics can play a part. Having large pores is not something that is “curable”but it is something that we can control through treatment and care.
Here are 4 ways to shrink large pores
1. Keep your face clean by using a gentle cleanser at the end of the day to wash off dirt and grime. Take care not to over wash as it will cause more oil to be produced. An gentle exfoliating cleanser is good once a week or so as well. Do not scrub your face!
2. After showers and face cleansing, make sure to rinse your face with cold water to close your pores.
3. Makeup can help reduce the visibility of your pores. Make sure to use only oil-free non-comedogenic moisturizers and foundations. Use a face primer made for oily skin to reduce the soaking in of your foundation. Mineral makeup is a big plus for those with large pores. All natural products work well to reduce the appearance of pores. A finishing spray or powder can help reduce the wearing off of your makeup too for longer lasting results.
3. Weekly, you can use a clay based mask to help draw out impurities.
Using these easy tips will help reduce the appearance of large pores to bring you the fresh face you love to achieve. Do you have large pores? What tips do you use?
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Great tips, thank you for sharing. I don’t consider myself to have large pores but I do have acne which is equally annoying.
I do have large pores and I am grateful; for these tips. I must use the cold water at the end of my shower to close the pores. I have not yet tried a clay based mask.
This is a problem I have. I think I need to try incorporating clay masks into my routine.
Good advice and reminders. I really like the splash with cool water after showering to close pores. I don’t think about this but it’s very effective and feels good.
Thanks for the great tips. I have forgotten to splash your face with cold water to close pours. I only buy oil free products so that is good.