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6 Natural Remedies to Cure Open Pores Problem

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Dr. Vijay KakkarDermatologist • 41 Years Exp.M. Ch. (Plastic Surgery), MS - General Surgery, MBBS
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The enlarged oil gland openings on your skin are called open pores. They are concentrated primarily on the T-zone (the forehead, nose, and chin) and cheeks. Open Pore is a common problem for people who have oily skin. There is no instant fix for open pores. Luckily, you can reduce pore on facing them with enough patience and using natural remedies.

Natural Remedy for Open Pores on Face 

Here are some natural home remedies you can use to treat reduce pores, these items are easily available at the home kitchen or near the local market. These remedies are safe and easy to use without any side effects:

  1. Ice cube is good for open pores: Ice shrinks enlarged pores by tightening the skin. You can also use it to minimize large pores before you apply makeup. Ice also boosts the skin’s health and stimulates circulation. You can use it on its own (by wrapping a clean washcloth around it) or use an infusion of rose water, green tea, apple juice or cucumber juice.
  2. Apple Cider vinegar for open pores: Effective home remedies for open pores on face and nose, use apple cider vinegar can be used as a skin toner and natural astringent. It tightens skin, reduces enlarged pores, and restores the skin’s natural chemical balance. It is also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial in nature, which prevents acne breakouts. Dilute apple cider vinegar in water before applying it to your face with a cotton ball.
  3. Egg White mask to reduce pores: Egg whites shrink large pores by toning and tightening the skin. Make a mask with egg whites and lemon juice to reduce pores and oil on your face.
  4. Sugar scrub for cure pores: Sugar scrub is a great exfoliator that not only reduces large pores but also removes extra impurities and oil. Simply mix lemon juice, sugar, and olive oil together and gently massage it on your skin.
  5. Baking Soda for open pores on face: This home remedies used for open pores on face and nose, As baking soda has exfoliating properties, and it effectively removes dirt, debris, and oil from the skin pores. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of baking powder, it can also be used to reduce pimples and acne. Apply this natural home remedy a mixture of lukewarm water and baking soda to your face, gently massage it and then rinse with cold water.
  6. Fuller’s earth or Multani mitti face pack for open pores: Multani mitti is a miraculous natural home remedy that has many useful properties. It reduces open pores, absorbs extra oil, and exfoliates the skin. Additionally, it also reduces blemishes and scars and benefits skin that is damaged by the sun. You can make a paste of Multani mitti with water or rose water and apply it to your face. Keep it on your face for 15-20 minutes and then remove it with cold water.

If you wish to discuss any specific skin problem, you can consult a specialized dermatologist and ask a free question.


Update From Lybrate: Keeping your skin healthy is very important, therefore, we suggest you choose the Skin Care Products according to your skin type requirements and usages at Lybrate.

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