These 7 home remedies will help you shrink those enlarged pores naturally

Enlarged pores are as unsightly as they are common. Thankfully, you can shrink large pores naturally at home with these easy-peasy hacks.
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Chetna Pattnaik Published: 22 Sep 2020, 18:38 pm IST
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Large pores are a very common skin problem. Unfortunately, they attract other skin issues too—like acne and blackheads, more so in people with an oily skin. Now if you’re wondering what causes enlarged pores, then friends let us tell you that excess sebum, dirt, and bacteria accumulated in the skin are the main culprits here. 

Though there are quite a few products in the market that will help you deal with this problem, retorting to home remedies can ensure that your skin is not getting exposed to harsh chemicals, which can make your enlarged pores seem larger. 

So, here are a few home remedies that you can try, in order to shrink your large pores: 

1. Ice cubes
Applying ice cubes on the skin is one of the most effective ways to get rid of large pores. Ice has a tightening effect on the skin and that’s what helps shrink the large pores. The remedy is very simple and it’s a great hack to apply ice on your face before applying makeup. It also boosts your skin health by increasing the blood circulation in your face.

All you have to do is put some ice cubes in a washcloth and apply it to your skin for a few seconds. If not ice, you can also just wash your face with ice cold water.

2. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is nature’s skin toner for you. Known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, it helps treat acne breakouts. More importantly, it restores the pH balance of the skin and tightens the skin by reducing the large pores.

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Try apple cider vinegar to manage your pores. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Now, here’s how you can go about using it: Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with two teaspoons of water. Soak a cotton ball in the mix and apply it on your face. Leave it on for five to ten minutes before you rinse it off and then moisturize your skin as usual.

3. Egg whites
Egg whites will help you tone and tighten your skin, which in turn will shrink those large pores. Making a peel-off mask with egg whites is super easy. Not to mention, it’s an excellent remedy for getting rid of excessive oil.

To make this mask, separate the egg white from the yolk and whisk it well. Spread it across your face evenly. Now, quickly cover your face with pieces of tissue, letting the egg whites act like glue. Let it dry completely and then peel the tissue paper off. Alternatively, you can also rinse your face with water. Do this twice a week.

4. Sugar scrub
Sugar does an amazing job in exfoliating the skin, removing excess oil and debris from the pores. In fact, using a sugar scrub can reduce the size of your pores by chucking out all the gunk.

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Who would’ve thought that sugar can reduce the size of your pores? Image courtesy: Shutterstock

This is how you can make the scrub: Just cut a lemon in half, take a wedge, and place some sugar on it. Rub it on your entire face and let it the juice and sugar crystals stay on your skin for 15 minutes before you rinse it off with water.

Tip: You can also add some olive oil to the scrub if you want, just make sure you use half the amount of sugar.

5. Baking soda
Baking soda has a similar effect on your skin as sugar. Moreover, it can also help in balancing the pH levels of the skin. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties aid in reducing pimples and acne.

You just have to add two tablespoons of baking soda to two tablespoons of lukewarm water and spread the mixture on your face by massaging it in circular motions. Leave it on for five minutes and rinse off with cold water. We suggest you do this at least three to four times a week to get the desired results.

6. Multani mitti
Multani mitti is famous as a home remedy for oily skin. After all, it exfoliates the skin and absorbs excessive oil easily. To use multani mitti aka Fuller’s earth, mix it with a teaspoon of rose water and apply the resultant paste evenly on your face. Let it dry completely and rub it circular motion with a little bit of water to scrub everything off. Rinse your face with cold water and you’re done.

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Multani mitti is here to fix your enlarged pores. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

7. Tomato scrub
Thanks to its astringent properties, tomato removes excess oil, tightens the skin, and reduces the size of large pores. Rich in lycopene and antioxidants—tomatoes can actually slow down the skin’s ageing process.

A tablespoon of tomato juice mixed with three to four drops of lemon juice is all you will need to make the masque. Apply it on your skin and leave it on for around 20 minutes,before rinsing it off with cool water.

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