How to clear pores and minimize them?

Question

As some people call it, the T-zone, on my nose and the area of cheek next to it have clogged pores that really make them noticeable. How can I clear them out and then make the pores smaller so that they clog up again? I have oily skin, and the weather here(Hot South Texas) doesn't help with that.

Any ideas and products? Nothing beyond the prices I would find at Walmat/Target/Walgreens.

Answer 1

Clay masks absorb oils & temporarily tighten pores. Beauty w/o Cruelty's clay mask is a good bargain. Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask is another good one - it has benzoyl peroxide & clay; works best as a mask; for product information: http://neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_153.asp?lProductLineID=1

Some home remedies:

Aspirin will promote cell turnover & keep pores clear. Crush 4 - 6 plain, uncoated aspirin tablets and mix it w/ a little water to make mask. Or mix them with Queen Helene Mint Julep mask or aloe vera gel instead of water. Apply a thin layer to your clean face & let dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off w/ cool water.

Apply a thin layer of plain milk of magnesia, let it dry for 15-20 minutes, rinse off w/ cool water & a clean wash cloth. Plain milk of magnesia will absorb excess oil & temporarily tighten pores.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I used to wash my face regularly with a Neutrogena wash and once a week, I used a clay mask,like St. Ive's Swiss Formula Firming Mask with pure mineral clay. This clay is even good for spot treatment.
Do not use cleansers or masks that have grit or ground walnut shells like that because that will irritate your skin and cause clogged pores and make your complexion worse.
The products I have mentioned,you canbuy at the Stores you mentioned. Good luck.

Answer 4

i love stridex acne pads. For just clogged pores, get the lowest kind they have. Don't get like hardcore acne medication, haha. stridex has been around FOREVER, and it works. my dad actually used it when he was a teenager. (40 years ago.)

Answer 5

Biore, the whole line is for minimizing pores and it does really work.

Answer 6

wash your face with warm water and salt

you can clean your pores and exfoliate your skin with that and to minimize your pores i would say place a cold towel on your face after exfoliating for about 3 min you can also try these cremes

http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4919&PRODUCT_ID=PROD869
http://cleanandclear.com/advantage.jsp?channel=11CNCGGL1

Answer 7

Your pores will never shrink or get smaller. There is no erector pilae muscle to help them expand or contract (just like they don't open or close, if all your pores closed you would suffocate and die). the size of your pores are the size of your pores, regardless of the products you use. use an exfoliating face scrub, preferably one without alcohol or menthol. try apricot scrub ;-)