Please help my skin??? HOW CAN I SHRINK MY PORES???

Question

Please help my skin??? HOW CAN I SHRINK MY PORES???
Ok I have pretty large pores so I am always getting junk in them no matter how much I clean or what product I use it doesn't improve much. HOW CAN I SHRINK MY PORES????

I waant something the I can purchase at a drugstore like walgreens?

thankyou =)

Answer 1

Pore size is determined by genetics & hormone levels. Pores cannot be made smaller permanently. The best one can do is to exfoliate to keep them clear and use a clay mask to temporarily tighten them.

You can use products w/ salicylic acid to help slough off dead skin cells. e.g. Neutrogen Clear Pore Oil Eliminating Toner http://neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_69.asp?lProductLineID=13

Gentle face scrubs are another option.

Some home remedies:

You can crush up 6 plain, uncoated aspirin tablets and mix it w/ a little water to make mask. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes & rinse off w/ cool water.

Mix half a teaspoon of crushed uncoated aspirin tablets with Queen Helene Mint Julep mask or aloe vera gel to use as a mask. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes & rinse off w/ cool water.

Milk of Magnesia - apply in thin layer where needed & allow to dry 5-10 mins. Will absorb oil & tighten pores. Can be used as a spot treatment too.

For toner:
8 ounce bottle of distilled water add four crushed, uncoated aspirin
or
mix of 1/2 water, 1/2 witch hazel, 15 crushed, uncoated aspirin, and 2 drops of tea tree essential oil and 2 drops of rosemary essential oil
(from makeupalley.com)

This article has more information & ideas: http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/3509/8-steps-to-smaller-pores

Answer 2

I've heard that Dr. Brandt Pores No More from Sephora works well but unfortunately it is expensive. Pores are often inherited so you can help the appearance of pores by using products but the best thing to do is probably to take care of your skin so that they don't get clogged causing problems like acne or blackheads. Exfoliate every other day and use a mask once a week. Exfoliating will take off dead skin cells so that they do not clog pores and since the skin is fresh it look more lively and feel softer. The mask will help keep the pores clean and can tighten up pores. Hope this helps

Answer 3

sweetie, one cant just shrink the pores. you can make their appearance less visible with certain products

try neurtrogena pore refiner series.i would personally suggest that.. its results are almost immidiate

else loreal has a range of pore minimizing products. its effective but not that much

if you want something on the higher end then try clinique, lancome, chanel etc. they all have their own versions of cleansing toning moisturizing series...

hope this helps

Answer 4

ice water,,,you cant shrink them permanently,,,,,,,or read labels for temporary fixes