If previously enlarged pores were not something unusual, now, when magazine covers show us girls with perfectly smooth skin, and layers of natural makeup are applied to actresses, every girl tries to hide them, considering them something shameful.
How to disguise pores on your face? This worries many, but few people understand that proper care is not about choosing a good foundation, but about proper cleansing of the face.
It is more difficult to care for wide or deep pores; they need to be cleaned in several stages - cleansing, peeling, mask.
Benefits of face whitening at home
Whitening can be done in aesthetic salons, or at home. However, let’s say right away that some types of pigmentation require intensive treatment and this can only be done in aesthetic clinics. Homemade beauty recipes can remove fresh and small dark spots. This type of whitening has its advantages.
Salon whitening procedures are selected depending on the patient’s age, structure and type of skin. However, it should be remembered that such procedures are not suitable for everyone. Very often they are associated with a certain risk, because active chemical acids can cause irritation, allergies and even burns. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s skin, his age and type, and also calculate the correct duration of the procedure.
Unlike salon treatments, home treatments are completely safe. Their advantages are accessibility, simplicity and naturalness. All ingredients for the procedures can be found in your refrigerator. In addition, home treatments do not require additional costs for transportation and a trip to a beauty salon.
Practical advice
In any makeup, cleansing the skin before applying cosmetics plays a huge role. And, in general, the more often we clean our face and pores, the less dirt will accumulate. For this you can use:
- tonics;
- foam;
- washing gels;
- lotions;
- wet wipes.
It is recommended to cleanse your face with natural products, such as cucumber. Or choose some kind of gel for oily face types. Moreover, all skin types need to be moisturized, not just dry ones. There are cosmetics that, when applied, not only even out the tone of the face, but also maintain the water balance of the epidermis and regulate the production of fat. It is especially effective to use the cream as a base for makeup.
Why do pores expand?
Usually the defect is genetic. But young ladies who do not know the rules of effective facial care often encounter it. Pores are channels that bring fat to the surface of the skin. Each pore contains a small hair. The size of the canal does not depend on the parameters of the follicle, but on the intensity of sebum production. If the process is very dynamic, then the pores will certainly increase.
The expansion itself is not only an aesthetic problem. The situation is aggravated by the formation of pollution inside the channels. The causes of this problem are:
- stress;
- hormonal imbalances;
- dysfunction of the endocrine system;
- disruptions in the functioning of the immune system;
- taking certain medications;
- abuse of decorative cosmetics.
Often the channels begin to expand with age-related changes in the surface of the face. Fading, aging skin becomes significantly thicker and denser, which leads to the appearance of a defect.
Principles and features of application
Pore grout is one of the products that you need to know how to use. Otherwise, even the most expensive product will disappoint, ruining your makeup along with your mood. Principles of correct application:
- The minimizer is distributed over clean skin (wash and tone with tonic). Since the base or cream also tends to fill the pore space, they will simply prevent the product from being absorbed.
- The grout is not applied to the entire face, only to problem areas. This could be the T- or U-zone, as well as wrinkles.
- Take the minimum amount of product, because even a small excess can lead to the appearance of a “greasy pancake”. In the worst case, the makeup applied next will look bad and will float within half an hour.
- Use a sponge or fingers to rub in.
But it is not recommended to use a brush; it will not give a good result. Pore grout cannot be applied in the same way as a regular cream - this way it does not penetrate the pores well and ends up leaving a greasy film on the skin - The product is distributed in small circular movements with light tapping. It needs to be rubbed in, not rolled over the surface of the skin.
- After application, the grout will take about 2-15 minutes to fully absorb. After this, you can begin applying the base and foundation.
To completely remove makeup, be sure to use micellar water or hydrophilic oil. And only then wash with foam, gel or other.
Cream with SPF above 20
1. La Roche-Posay Anthelios, gel-cream for oily and acne-prone skin SPF 50+. 2. Sunscreen mineral powder Mineral Powder SPF 30. 3. The Saem, sunscreen cream for oily skin Eco Earth Power Light Sun Cream SPF50.
The topic of sunscreen is too extensive to fit into one paragraph. Therefore, let's say this: the less sun protection, the wider the pores. Under direct rays, the skin becomes inflamed, dust and dirt get even deeper, the pores become softer, and so you left the house looking beautiful, and returned “moon-faced”. There is a whole series of products with SPF specifically for oily skin - that's what we need.
And if you want to thoroughly understand the issue of products with SPF in order to keep up with your friends and colleagues, spend two minutes on the article How to properly use products with SPF so as not to grow old ahead of time.
Preparing the skin
Enlarged pores must first be narrowed. To do this, apply any vasoconstrictor to clean facial skin. For example, you can use eye drops. The substance copes well with redness around the pimple. We do this:
- We wet the cotton wool in the eye solution and leave it in the freezer for a while. After about ten minutes, take it out and apply it to the redness. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
- Or we make this recipe: lubricate the pimple with tea tree oil. It has bactericidal properties and quickly fights inflammation. This method is long (results will be visible after six hours), but very effective.
When applying makeup, use brushes and sponges
Those with problem skin are not recommended to apply creamy decorative products to their face with their fingers. Change your habits, replenish your cosmetic bag with suitable brushes and sponges. You will use them to blend foundation, powder and blush. Why can't you do this with your fingers? In this way, you transfer dirt and bacteria to your face, which “clog” the pores and can cause the appearance of acne and comedones. In addition, with special tools it is much easier to blend cosmetics, ideally masking imperfections.
You'll need a flat brush or soft sponge for foundation and cream powder, and a fluffy tool for loose blush and powder.
But using quality tools is not the key to success. Don't forget that they require careful care. Clean your brushes and sponges regularly.
Preparing for the mask application procedure
If there are too large pores on the face, then the skin must first be steamed. This procedure leads to softening of comedones and sebaceous plugs. In addition, steaming helps all components of the mask penetrate deeper into the layers of the skin .
You can eliminate large pores by using special masks to combat oily skin. The main component in this case should be protein, which has a tightening effect. It is best to use homemade eggs, which contain all the nutrients and microelements that are so important for the skin.
The composition of the mask must be tested first. Otherwise, the risk of developing skin allergies is very high. You need to wash off the mask from your face with warm running water. After the skin dries, a moisturizer must be applied to it.
The main methods of improving the condition
Unfortunately for many, there is no method to permanently eliminate large pores. But some procedures help to significantly reduce them. The main methods for reducing pores include:
- Facial cleansing;
- Special masks;
- Exfoliating preparations;
- Microdermabrasion;
- Anti-aging cosmetics.
Skin cleansing
The first thing you need to do to reduce pores is cleanse your facial skin. To do this, you need to apply a small amount of the drug to washed skin and foam it well. Then the product is washed off with warm tap water. It is important that the foam for washing is fully consistent with the characteristics of the skin. Otherwise, this problem will only become more serious.
If the skin contamination level is too high, then it is best to use a deeper cleansing. You need to steam your face and, using a special scrub, wash your face . At the end of cleansing, you need to apply a special moisturizing and soothing cream to your facial skin. This procedure should be carried out in the morning or evening two to three times a week.
Oily skin peeling
If a person suffers from very large pores on the skin of the face, then a good method of eliminating this disorder is to use peeling. Such therapy will include the use of scrubs containing fine granules and lotions, as these will help eliminate dead cells and speed up the renewal process. Peeling is considered useful because it helps to quickly cleanse clogged pores and also improve blood circulation. But it is not recommended to carry out such a procedure too often. Otherwise, there is a high chance of increasing the secretion of the sebaceous glands.
For peeling, you can also use products containing salicylic or glycolic acid..
Such acids in the composition of the products used have a softening effect on the skin. If the porosity is too strong, then it is best to use retinoic or trichloroacetic acid for peeling. The drug, which contains such active ingredients, helps to thoroughly cleanse the pores and even out the overall texture.
Use of special masks
A person with enlarged pores needs frequent application of special masks. Their effectiveness will directly depend on the main ingredients in the mask. Cosmetologists advise preparing masks that have the following effect:
- Cleanses and tightens pores;
- Moisturize the face;
- Regulate the process of normal functioning of the sebaceous glands on oily skin;
- Improves overall skin tone and color;
- Relieves acne;
- Eliminates strong shine;
- They carry out therapy to eliminate inflammation processes on the skin and prevent possible relapses.
Life hacks: how to hide pores using cosmetics
There are several ways to reduce the appearance of pores before and after applying foundation.
- 1
Clay mask. After washing, apply the composition to the T-zone - the clay will absorb excess sebum and cleansed pores will appear smaller. Don't forget about toner and moisturizer after you wash off the mask. - 2
Makeup base. A primer with silicone will fill the pores and help smooth out nervousness. - 3
There is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of transparent loose powder to oily skin instead of a primer. Powder particles will settle in the pores, smoothing out the skin texture, and will absorb sebum throughout the day. - 4
If you overdo it with matting, spray your face with mist or thermal water and lightly “press” with clean palms or a napkin. - 5
After applying foundation and powder, use highlighter to highlight the prominent areas of your cheekbones. Light effects will distract attention from imperfections.
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Products with retinol
1. Sesderma RETISES NANO 0.25% Gel. 2. Cream La Roche-Posay REDERMIC Retinol concentrated care. 3. Obagi 360 retinol cream.
The great power of retinol is legendary. Women only don’t add it to cocktails - all for the sake of rejuvenation. We wouldn’t just support this mild retinol madness if it weren’t for the prose of life: this version of vitamin A will really help regulate the production of subcutaneous fat... Moreover, if you have enlarged pores after 30, then most likely this is a sign of age. The skin loses its elasticity, becomes looser and holds the mouths of the sebaceous ducts worse, causing them to open more.
In such cases, it is imperative to strengthen the skin, restore its elasticity and help restore the usual level of collagen. This is where retinol is the perfect assistant.
We remind you that you need to handle retinol with care. We have listed the entire set of rules that are worth knowing in the article The most effective anti-aging remedy: it can heal, or it can cripple.
