Pores are everywhere on our skin, helping us sweat and balance our body temperature. However, they can affect our appearance if they become enlarged and noticeable. Open pores make our skin look bumpy and uneven. When makeup is applied, these large pores will absorb foundation and concealer, making our faces look cakey. Open pores can also lead to many skin problems, such as acne or eczema.
Fortunately, you can solve this problem with a healthy skincare routine and a good exfoliation. Here are some homemade remedies to help you with your open pores. You can save them to your phone, screenshot them, or add them to your Pinterest collection by hitting the Pin button!
1. Honey And Lemon Juice
Honey is a fantastic natural humectant that has many skin-nourishing qualities. It also has antibacterial factors that can help your skin stay healthy. The astringent components of lemon juice aid in pore reduction.
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- A pinch of sugar
What You Have To Do
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Gently massage the mixture on your face with upward circular motions.
- Leave for 5 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.
- Gently pat, not rub, your face with a towel after rinsing.
How Often You Should Do This
- Do this twice or thrice a week.
2. Green Tea
Green tea is a fantastic drink for our body and a fabulous remedy for our skin. It’s packed with antioxidants and other properties that can remove toxins and impurities from your pores. Egg white helps tighten pores and make your skin appear firm and supple. This face mask also has anti-aging properties.
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon green tea powder
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons flour
What You Have To Do
- Mix green tea powder with water and let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
- Add flour to the egg white and blend them.
- Combine two mixtures until there is no lump left.
- Apply the paste to your face and neck.
- Leave for 15 minutes, then wash it off.
How Often You Should Do This
- Repeat this once or twice a week.
3. Egg Face Mask
Egg white can effectively brighten your skin and shrink pores. By regenerating skin cells, it also aids in clearing up acne and revitalizing the appearance of the skin. A cosmetic clay called multani mitti works to reduce and extract excess oil and toxins from the skin pores. Juice from cucumbers has an astringent effect.
You Will Need
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon multani mitti (Fuller’s earth)
- 1 teaspoon cucumber juice
What You Have To Do
- Mix cucumber juice, egg white, and multani mitti.
- Use your clean hands or a brush to apply the paste to your face and neck.
- Let it dry for 15 minutes, then wash it with lukewarm water.
- Finish with cold water to close your pores.
How Often You Should Do This
- Repeat this twice a week.
4. Yogurt Or Raw Milk
Yogurt and raw milk work fantastic as a skin toner and moisturizer. These dairy products have the natural acids and enzymes that can revive and nourish your skin.
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or raw milk
What You Have To Do
- Use a brush to apply the ingredients to your face. You can use cotton pads to apply the milk.
- Leave it to dry for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash your face with water.
How Often You Should Do This
- Do this every alternate day. Once you’ve reached the desired look, you can continue to repeat this twice a week to maintain healthy skin.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda has antimicrobial qualities. Therefore, it might stop acne and pimples from developing. It is also supposed to help maintain the pH balance of the skin while assisting in the elimination of dirt, pollutants, and dead skin cells.
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of water
- A clean bowl
What You Have To Do
- Combine the baking soda and water in a clean bowl until you get a paste.
- Apply this paste over damp skin. Pay attention to the pore-open areas.
- Keep it on for a few minutes, then rinse it with cold water.
- After patting your skin dry, use a gentle moisturizer that doesn’t contain any oil.
How Often You Should Do This
- Repeat once a week to prevent over-exfoliation.
6. Besan And Turmeric Powder
The skin benefits of besan (chickpea flour) and turmeric powder are famous. The impurities that are responsible for clogging and enlarging the pores get absorbed by besan, while turmeric evens the skin tone and gets rid of harmful bacteria. Yogurt is a fantastic toner and moisturizer.
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon besan (chickpea flour)
- A pinch of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 2-3 drops olive oil
What You Have To Do
- Combine all the ingredients into a homogeneous paste and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Avoid getting the mask near the eyes or lips and massage it all over the face.
- Give the face mask around 20 minutes to dry naturally. After that, give it a rinse with water.
- Afterward, you can try an ice cube to massage your face and a moisturizer.
How Often You Should Do This
- Repeat twice to thrice a week for two months to see noticeable results.
7. Curd And Gram Flour
Yogurt moisturizes and evens your skin tones, giving it a healthy glow. Gram flour will open clogged pores, making all the impurities and bacteria easier to clean.
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons curd (plain yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon gram flour
What You Have To Do
- Combine the ingredients until you get a paste.
- Apply the paste to your face.
- Let it dry for 15-20 minutes, then use cold water to wash it off.
How Often You Should Do This
- Do this twice a week.
8. Cucumber With Rose Water
Natural fatty acids and vitamin E found in cucumbers moisturize and rejuvenate skin. Its moisturizing qualities and astringent characteristics aid in pore tightening and wrinkle reduction. Silica, which helps brighten your complexion and slow down the aging process, is also found in cucumbers.
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- Cotton ball
What You Have To Do
- Combine rose water and cucumber juice.
- Spread this all over your face and neck with the cotton ball.
- Leave it on overnight or rinse it with cold water after 15 minutes.
How Often You Should Do This
- Apply this daily.
9. Oats Face Mask
Thanks to its antioxidants, oatmeal can deeply clean the skin and aid in treating accumulated oxidative stress. Lemon juice’s acidity has astringent and antibacterial properties. Rose water tones, balances pH levels in the skin, and minimizes the size of pores. Honey works as a humectant and emollient.
You Will Need
- 2-3 tablespoons oats
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Rose water
What You Have To Do
- Crush the oats to a fine powder.
- Add rose water, honey, and lemon juice, and mix until you get a smooth paste.
- Apply this paste on your face, then let it sit for approximately fifteen minutes.
- Next, use wet fingertips to gently scrub the mask off. Do this in circular motions.
- Use water to wash your face.
How Often You Should Do This
- Apply this pack twice a week.
10. Papaya
Papaya’s enzymes and phytocompounds wash and exfoliate the skin. This homemade remedy will deal with whiteheads, blackheads, and other impurities blocking and enlarging your pores. The precursor to vitamin A, beta-carotene, is found in good amounts in papaya. Retinoids and vitamin A may aid in pore reduction and the fight against early aging symptoms.
You Will Need
- 4-5 pieces of ripe papaya (cut into small cubes)
- A few drops of honey
What You Have To Do
- Mash the papaya and mix it with honey.
- Apply the paste to your face.
- Leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
How Often You Should Do This
- Repeat this twice or thrice a week.
Those are some fantastic homemade face masks to help you with your pores. If you want more skincare tips and remedies, check out our other posts!
