Enlarged pores are the most common problem faced by those with mixed and oily skin. The unpleasant thing is that enlarged pores on the face look unsightly and are a place for bacteria to multiply due to the fact that impurities and sebum accumulate in them, which, in turn, leads to the formation of acne. Problem areas are: chin, forehead, nose and the surrounding area.

Unfortunately, skin type is completely determined by genetic predisposition and cannot be changed. But there are temporary solutions to the problem of enlarged pores, special care that will help maintain the effect obtained as long as possible. One of effective methods Special masks, most often clay, are used to cleanse and tighten pores. Clay is a good adsorbent; it “pulls out” dirt and sebum from the pores, and thus unclogs the pores. Review of five masks for cleansing and tightening pores in this post :)

1. Sisley Masque Crème aux Résines Tropicales
Cream mask with tropical resins

From the manufacturer:
An effective remedy for enlarged pores and minor skin imperfections thanks to the cleansing and astringent properties of tropical resins (myrrh, frankincense and benzoin). Cleanses, absorbs excess sebum, tightens pores. Heals the epidermis, regulates the secretion of the sebaceous glands. Gives skin elasticity and softness, does not cause irritation.

Application:
Apply a thick layer to the entire face, except eyes and lips, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Use 1-2 times a week.
You can use the mask only on oily areas of the skin or for spot application, to dry out acne, remove comedones and other imperfections of oily skin. In this case, apply the mask only to problem points, wait 15 minutes for the texture of the mask to dry and go to bed, the mask will remain on these points throughout the night.

Compound:


Texture: thick creamy paste.


My review:
This mask is very popular on the Internet and collects a huge number of rave reviews. It’s really difficult to resist buying, although the price for the mask is sky-high. But we all want to believe in a miracle, and I am no exception - in full confidence that the mask will bring my problematic skin closer to perfection, I purchased it.
No miracles happened... An ordinary clay mask. Yes, it is pleasant to use, does not dry out the skin, and is soft. But obviously not for problem skin with enlarged pores. It does not cleanse pores at all, does not narrow them, and no positive effect was noticed on inflammation. The only thing is, if you apply it after manually cleaning the pores, it soothes the skin and slightly tightens the pores.
Sisley brand consultants recommend using this mask after exfoliating facial gommage. But even in this combination I don’t see the effect of the mask; after gommage (due to the fact that it itself is clay), the skin already looks matte, cleansed, and the pores are narrowed. The mask is of no use.
Volume: 60ml, enough for about a year.

Price (in IDB): 4170r – 25% = 3127.5r

Verdict:
Despite my great love for the Sisley brand (both for care and decorative products), this mask is not suitable for oily skin with problem pores. I can't say anything bad either. Probably the mask is suitable for normal skin with a small number of enlarged pores that do not require deep cleansing.
Considering the price category, rating: 4 out of 5.

2. Yes To Tomatoes Facial Mask
Mask for cleansing and tightening pores for combination skin



From the manufacturer:
“Tomato paste” cleanses, tightens pores, removes excess sebum, gently exfoliates the skin, long time, ensuring the absence of greasy shine.

Application:
Using circular movements, apply a thin layer of mask to cleansed facial skin, avoiding the eye and lip contours. Leave the mask until completely absorbed and dry. After 5 minutes, remove the mask with a damp cloth. Rinse your face cold water and pat dry with a dry towel.

Compound: does not contain parabens, petroleum products and sodium lauryl sulfate


Texture: similar to Sisley, thick creamy paste.


My review:
I bought it again after an enthusiastic review on one of the popular forums, in which a girl claimed that after using this mask her oily skin remained matte for several days (!!!). Of course, I had little faith in this, but I wanted to try it, especially since I was not yet familiar with this brand.
So, what results were noted by me? When applied, the mask stings for a few minutes (light peeling), and as it dries, the burning sensation disappears. After removing the mask, the following is observed: the skin is soft, delicate, matte, the pores narrow, the sebum in the pores brightens, extends to the surface of the pores and softens, i.e. it's an excellent preparation for mechanical cleaning pores, but the pores themselves still do not cleanse. Personally, the dullness of my skin lasts for a couple of hours; unfortunately, there is no question of just a few days.

Volume: 50ml, enough for about 8 months.

Price (in LE):~1000r – 25% = 750r

Verdict:
Quite a decent mask. On less problematic pores, I think it will give a good cleansing effect. May not be suitable for very sensitive skin.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

3. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Oil-Control Cleansing Mask
Face mask that controls oil production


From the manufacturer:
This is an intensive cleansing mask that does not dry or tighten the skin. It feels good on the skin and washes off easily in just five minutes. This clay-based mask helps soothe inflamed areas, reduce the size and number of pimples, unclog and make pores less noticeable, relieve irritation and redness, and prevent new breakouts.

Application:
The mask is suitable for all skin types and can be used 2-3 times a week. The mask can be applied to the entire face or only to the affected areas. Apply the mask in a thin, even layer to clean skin, avoiding the area around the eyes, hairline and eyebrows. Let the mask dry for 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water or remove with a clean, warm, damp cloth.

Compound:

Texture: more liquid than previous masks.


My review:
This is my favorite mask to date! Does almost everything that is stated by the manufacturer. The skin after the mask is fresh, soft, brightened, matte. Inflammations are dried out, redness decreases. Pores become noticeably cleaner and narrower. Does not tighten, dry or irritate the skin. I've been using it for about 3 months.

Volume: 100ml.

Price (in IDB): 1000r – 25% = 750r

Verdict:
Great mask for a reasonable price! Suitable for any skin type. Relieves inflammation and cleanses pores.

Rating: solid 5 out of 5.

4. Garnier Clear Skin
Steaming mask



From the manufacturer:
The formula with a steaming effect deeply cleanses the skin and revitalizes pores for 7 days. Upon contact with the skin, the mask warms it up and cleanses the pores of impurities and excess oil secretions. Clay and zinc heal the skin by tightening pores and eliminating skin unevenness.

Application:
Apply 1-2 times a week in the morning or evening to a slightly moisturized face with light massaging movements. Leave the Steaming Mask on the skin for 3 minutes. Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.

Compound:


Texture: upon contact with wet skin, it becomes more liquid, a warming effect appears, and does not dry out.

My review:
I really loved this mask back in the day. school years. Then it seemed to me that the mask cleanses and tightens the pores so well that they become invisible. But now I understand that this is only a visual effect. The mask has an astringent and powdery effect, so the skin immediately after use really looks (!) matte, and the pores are narrowed and unnoticeable. However, as soon as you apply moisturizer, the pores appear again and the dullness disappears. The pores remain rough to the touch, which indicates insufficient cleansing.

Volume: a package of 2 sachets of 6 ml is designed for 2 uses, but for me one part is enough for 2 uses.

Price: I don’t remember exactly, probably around 100 rubles per package.

Verdict:
Suitable when you need a quick mattifying effect and visually cleansed skin at a low cost. Carers and medicinal properties was not noticed.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

5. Avon White Tea Energizing Face Mask
Energy mask for facial skin with elite white tea extract “Chinese white tea”



From the manufacturer:
The film mask removes dead skin cells and all types of impurities, leaving the skin feeling clean, fresh and energized. Chinese white tea extract soothes and softens the skin. Gently exfoliates and polishes the skin, tightens pores, refreshes and whitens.

Application:
Apply a thin layer to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes and hairline. After the mask has completely dried (approximately 20 minutes), carefully remove the resulting film mask.

Compound: Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Ethyl alcohol, Poloxamer 185, Methylparaben, Fragrance, Isopropyl alcohol, BHT, Polysorbate 80, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Cl 15510, Cl 75170.

Texture: transparent, thick, viscous.

My review:
Initially, it was purchased purely out of interest in how the mask would turn into a new texture on the face and be removed with film. Surprisingly, I liked not only the process, but also the effect. The skin becomes toned, elastic and very smooth (lifting effect), as if polished so much that it begins to shine (not from fat, of course). Pores are slightly cleansed and tightened. The effect is again temporary, maybe for a day. The composition of the mask is “killer”, although I don’t really understand the intricacies, but there are several types of alcohol, so it’s not suitable for everyone. I heard reviews that an allergic reaction appeared after the mask, but everything is fine for me.

Volume: 75ml.
This is already the 2nd package, it lasts a long time, because... I don’t use it often, more for variety.

Price (catalogue): I don’t remember, probably around 100-200 rubles.

Verdict:
Interesting toy Instant effect.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Well maintained fresh face, smooth velvety skin with a minimum of makeup and a radiant look - with such a set of advantages you can look irresistible at any time of the day.

What should owners of oily or combination skin with large pores, which every now and then become shiny and covered with black comedones, do?

The answer is simple: learn how to properly care for your face, choose special means and regularly use masks to tighten pores at home.

In this article:

Enlarged pores on the face: what does the skin react to?

To put your face in order, you first need to understand the reasons.

Pores can become enlarged due to excess sebum production, which occurs during periods of hormonal imbalance.

Sometimes this is a response to dehydration and drying out of the epidermis as a result improper care or too intense sun treatments.

Enlarged pores can also be an individual feature of the body - such skin requires regular use of special products.

Having correctly identified the causes of violations, you can eliminate them: restore hormonal background, choose moisturizing cosmetics that will return natural moisture to cells and restore normal elasticity. After this, all that remains is to put your face in order - with masks, tonics and serums.

DIY cosmetics: preparing masks at home

Don’t rush to buy expensive creams and lotions - pay attention to natural remedies that any housewife has at hand: potatoes, oatmeal, honey, egg white, cosmetic clay.

They cope with the tasks no worse than professional cosmetics. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the mask, but the effect of its use will last for a long time.

Oatmeal masks perfectly tighten pores, moisturize and soften the skin, even out the complexion. The B vitamins contained in oats nourish the epidermis and prolong its youth. To tighten pores, you can use flakes in pure form, pre-soak them in warm water, or mix with other ingredients for a complex effect. Oatmeal mask to tighten pores at home.

  • For combination skin: chop 2 tbsp. l. flakes (or use a finely ground variety), add 1 tbsp. l. kefir or natural yogurt, 1 tsp. honey. If the skin is prone to irritation, you can add 1 tsp. .
  • For aging, dry or dehydrated skin: 2 tbsp. l. ground flakes, 2 tbsp. l. , 1 yolk.
  • For oily skin: 2 tbsp. l. ground flakes, 1 tbsp. l. kefir, 2 tsp. lemon juice.

Products with potatoes, in addition to narrowing pores and moisturizing, have a powerful rejuvenating and antioxidant effect. They are optimal for mature and aging skin, as well as for dehydrated and tired skin. It is better to boil potatoes for a mask in their skins. Raw potatoes are effective in fighting acne and inflammation.

  • For all skin types: Mash the boiled tuber, cool, mix with yolk and 2-3 tbsp. l milk.
  • For dry and dehydrated skin: mash potatoes with 1-2 tbsp. l. sour cream. This mask will help soften and soothe inflamed skin that has become dry in the sun or in a solarium.
  • Universal whitening mask: grate a raw potato and a small cucumber on a fine grater. Lubricate your face with the juice, and then apply the resulting paste. The product whitens, moisturizes the skin, restores turgor and tightens pores.
  • For oily skin, a mask of grated raw potatoes mixed with 1-2 tsp is suitable. lemon juice.

Mask with starch Perfectly tightens pores and is suitable for those with oily skin. 2-3 tbsp. l. Dilute starch in milk so that a thick paste is obtained. Add 1 tsp. honey and ½ tsp. salt. Honey, starch and salt draw out oil and impurities from the pores, making the face matte and evening out the overall tone.

Clay- a popular product for preparing cleansing masks. Regardless of its color, it effectively tightens pores. Clay powder can be diluted with water or green tea to a liquid paste, adding lemon juice, aloe, and honey if necessary. The mask should be applied to the face and wait until it dries completely, and then rinse with warm water.

Ready-made masks for narrowing pores: exploring the display cases

Cosmetics manufacturers offer various masks that help tidy up enlarged pores. Similar products can be found on product displays. famous brands, as well as among disposable products from Chinese and South Korean manufacturers.

  • The magic of clay, L'Oreal. A product designed to solve the problems of oily and combination skin. To tighten pores, the manufacturer offers a scrub mask based on three types of clay and seaweed. Price in stores: 514 rub.

  • Biomask for narrowing pores, Biobeauty. Powder based on natural zeolite, clay, enriched with microelements, vitamins and Dead Sea salts. The composition also includes rye and wheat bran and herbal extracts. A natural product that not only effectively tightens pores, but also restores the condition of the skin, saturating it with vitamins and microelements.

    There are several types - for tightening, lifting, cleansing - you can choose to suit your skin type.

    The jar is enough for 10-12 procedures. Before application, the powder must be mixed with hot water to the consistency of sour cream. Keep for 10-20 minutes, moistening periodically with water to prevent drying out. Cost: 500−600 rub.

  • Yes To Tomatoes (Israel). Mask based on natural Dead Sea mud. It has a thick, dense consistency, is applied to the face and left for 15 minutes, after which it is washed off with water. After several uses, pores are noticeably tightened, the face becomes matte, and redness and blemishes disappear. The price is “biting” - 800-900 rubles.

  • Сettua, fabric mask. Korean cosmetics produces masks that tighten pores. Reviews on the Internet are mixed: there is an effect from use, but it is a one-time effect, which is enough for one evening, i.e. the mask has no therapeutic effect. Cost - 300 rubles. per package.

  • Avon, “Clearskin” series pore tightening mask. Softens the skin, cleanses pores and tightens them, the effect of use lasts for a long time. The inexpensive product is used economically, and a tube with regular use will last for 1-2 months. It is not recommended to use during periods of exacerbation of allergies and with severe irritation on the face. Price: 175 rub.

How to use it correctly?

The product should care for the skin and eliminate problems, and not harm. It is recommended to use masks against blackheads and enlarged pores no more than 3 times a week, ideally twice.

Apply to cleansed and prepared skin. Wash your face with cool water and cleanser, treat with toner - only after that you can apply the mask. Lubricate the area around the eyes nourishing cream- this will protect delicate skin from accidental contact cosmetic product.

The mask is applied in small strokes to the face in the direction from bottom to top: forehead along the eyebrows in the direction of the hairline, cheeks to temples, chin in a circular motion, neck and décolleté area - if necessary.

The area around the eyes should remain untouched - thin skin requires special care, and cosmetic face masks can harm it.

Powder-based masks are diluted with warm water to a paste-like state. Instead of water, you can use teas or herbal infusions.

Exposure time is 15−20 minutes. Read the manufacturer's recommendations: some masks are kept for at least half an hour. During the procedure, ensure yourself peace - lie down on the sofa or take a comfortable position in a chair. When finished, rinse with warm water and apply a cream that suits your skin type.

It’s easy to choose your product. You can safely try it at home different options natural masks from enlarged pores - and focus on those that will be most effective. Professional cosmetics is actively discussed on the Internet: women’s forums are full of reviews and recommendations. You can listen to the opinions of other consumers and, in any price category, choose products that received the highest ratings from girls.

Well-groomed, healthy facial skin adds attractiveness to all representatives of the fair sex, and men too.

It is on the face that the skin is more susceptible negative influence environment. Dry or frosty air, dirt and wind - all these factors worsen the quality of the epidermis and weaken the functioning of the sebaceous glands. There are many pores on the face that secrete sweat and fat. With the negative impact of external factors on the skin of the face, the pores become clogged, resulting in the accumulation of toxins in the epithelial layers. To resume the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands and restore a healthy face appearance, you need to prepare a mask to cleanse pores; it’s easy to make at home.

Any housewife can prepare effective cleansing masks from natural ingredients home that will help get rid of acne, pimples and blackheads on the face.

Deep cleansing of pores, which can be done at home, will saturate the cells with oxygen. And oxygen, as is known, is the main component that ensures the proper functioning of all layers of the epidermis and cell regeneration.

With the right choice of cleansing products and proper implementation of the procedure, an excellent effect can be obtained in the shortest possible time. The skin on your face will take on a fresh look, black spots will disappear, dry out and pimples will no longer appear periodically. A homemade pore cleansing mask will allow you to achieve deep cleansing.

If the correct pore cleanser is selected, the end result will be as follows:

  • All the sebaceous secretions and dirt will come out of the pores. In addition, masks will help tighten pores, which will have a positive effect on your appearance.
  • After cleaning the pores, oxygen enters the layers of the epidermis much faster than before. Metabolic and energy processes of the skin are gradually normalized.
  • The components of the masks penetrate into the deepest layers of the dermis, due to which the skin gets rid of impurities and toxins.
  • Cosmetic procedures performed at home can improve blood circulation and nourish the skin with essential vitamins and microelements.

Masks for cleansing pores are prepared quickly and easily: almost any housewife has its main components, such as herbs, gelatin, fermented milk products, etc., in her kitchen. But the procedure must be carried out in several stages: expand the pores, clean them, and narrow them again.

Basic rules for cleaning your face using masks

A properly made mask for deep cleansing pores at home will help you achieve an amazing effect - restore a fresh complexion, remove dead skin, and narrow enlarged pores on the nose and cheeks.

To achieve maximum effect, cosmetologists recommend adhering to the following rules:

  • Before applying the mask, it is necessary to take steaming baths. Steaming will expand the pores as much as possible, making cleaning easier.
  • It is not recommended to use various scrubs for steaming; steam exposure is quite sufficient.
  • Whatever pore cleansing mask you choose, be sure to test it on the skin of your wrist before applying it.
  • You cannot keep the cleansing mask on your face for more than 15 minutes, as some ingredients in the mixture may have an aggressive effect.
  • It is recommended to cleanse pores at home at least once every 7 days. If the procedure is performed less frequently, the layers of the epidermis will not be saturated required quantity oxygen.
  • Rinse off the cleansing mask well with water with the addition of lemon juice (to acidify).
  • Cosmetologists do not recommend using cream or oil after a cleansing procedure, as the product will clog enlarged pores again.

Effective recipes for cleansing masks

To make it work homemade mask To cleanse the pores, we need a chicken egg, a napkin and 2 bowls.

  • First, separate the white from the yolk.
  • Whisk the egg whites and apply the resulting mixture to your face. Then we glue pieces of napkins onto the skin of the face. Cover the entire face completely. The top of the napkins should be re-greased with egg white foam.
  • Try not to stick a napkin on the eyebrow area, otherwise the paper will be difficult to remove from them. Wait until the paper is completely dry, and then carefully remove it from your face.
  • As soon as you completely remove the napkin from your face, wash off the remaining egg whites with lukewarm water.
  • And the final stage of the procedure is applying chicken yolk foam to cleansed skin. Let's wait a while until our yolk dries, and then wash our face with gel or foam cleanser. Chicken yolk will make the skin velvety and softer.

Gelatin mask to cleanse pores

Take a bag of edible gelatin and dilute it with milk (in equal proportions). Heat the mixture in a water bath until the gelatin is completely dissolved in the milk. When our gelatin mixture has cooled a little, add egg white to it. Apply the mask to the entire face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Pay attention special attention nose, since blackheads (camethodes) most often form in this area.

After drying, the gelatin mask will turn into a film that will need to be carefully removed. The cosmetic product pushes out cometodes from the pores on the nose and also removes all dirt from the surface of the skin.

The product is suitable for all skin types - perhaps this is one of the most versatile and effective home masks for cleansing pores.

Milk-fruit cleansing mask

To prepare the mask, we need lemon juice (1/2 citrus), corn flour (1 tbsp), natural yogurt (2 tbsp) and liquid honey (1.5 tsp).

Grind lemon juice and honey until smooth, then add natural yogurt to the mixture and thicken our future mask with corn flour. The cleanser is applied to pre-steamed facial skin for twenty minutes. After the above-mentioned time has passed, massage the skin of your face a little with your fingertips and wash off the milk-fruit mixture with lukewarm water.

Aspirin-based cleansing mask

To prepare a cosmetic product, we will need pharmacy Aspirin and vitamin C. Grind an Aspirin tablet to a powder and add a few drops of vitamin C to the powder.

Before doing the procedure, you need to open the pores using steaming.


Take a teaspoon of aspirin powder and dilute it to a mushy state boiled water room temperature. Apply the mixture to the steamed skin with light massaging movements and wait until it dries. Then wash off the remaining mask with warm water.

To achieve the desired effect, we need to carry out the 3rd stage of cleansing: narrow the pores. To do this, you can take egg white, whipped into foam, with the addition of a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture to cleansed skin and then rinse with warm water.

Yeast Cleanser

Yeast pore cleansing mask

To prepare the mixture, mix yeast with herbal infusion and hydrogen peroxide. The type of herbs is selected based on your skin type. For example, an infusion of dandelion will brighten the face, while calendula and chamomile relieve inflammation.

Apply the mixture to a pre-steamed face for 15 - 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

Purifying mask with activated carbon

Preparation activated carbon pore cleansing masks includes few ingredients. We will need ½ tsp. gelatin, a teaspoon of milk and ½ tablet of activated carbon. Activated carbon has cleansing properties, so it is indispensable in such masks.

  • Carefully grind half a tablet of activated carbon into powder and add dry gelatin to it. Now dilute the mixture with milk.
  • In order for the gelatin and activated carbon to dissolve, it is recommended to heat the mixture in a water bath until all components are completely dissolved.
  • Let's wait until the mixture cools down a little and apply our cleansing mask to pre-steamed facial skin, paying special attention to problem areas (chin, nose and forehead). It is most convenient to apply the mixture using a stiff brush, driving the composition into the pores. The mask is applied in several layers.
  • We wait about fifteen minutes until the mixture is completely dry. During the procedure, try to keep your facial muscles motionless.
  • Since our cosmetic product contains gelatin, the mask can be removed in one motion (like a band-aid).
  • And the final stage of the procedure is applying moisturizer!

To summarize the above, I would like to note that no matter what recipe you choose, do the procedures regularly. And then the resulting effect will pleasantly surprise you!

Homemade face masks that can transform the condition of your facial skin at a minimal cost. This is especially important for oily dermis, because such skin is most prone to rashes, the appearance of oily sheen, clogged pores and the appearance of blackheads.

Healthy skin, mattifying effect and clean pores - this is what masks for oily facial skin can achieve at home. Recipes for homemade masks are completely easy, and the ingredients for them can be found in every pharmacy or store.

A list of simple and effective compositions for homemade masks will help improve and cure skin, and the nuances of preparation and method of applying the product will tell you about all the precautions and time of therapy.


Homemade masks to effectively tighten skin pores on the face

Effective and effective masks for the face for oily skin and enlarged pores in affordable home conditions can work small miracles.

They perfectly reduce pores, improve texture and restore the protective layers of the epidermis.
A high-quality face mask for effectively tightening pores at home is simply irreplaceable for extremely oily skin. This product allows you to quickly and visibly narrow pores and prevent the frequent formation of acne due to clogging of pores with sebum and impurities.

Lemon mask

The use of such a mask is relevant for the T-zone and oily areas of the face. Suitable for oily dermis. You will need:

  • Egg – 1 pc.
  • Citrus juice – 1 tsp.

Preparation: Beat the egg white, combine with the required amount of citrus juice. Leave for a minute to infuse.

Method of application: divide the mixture into two parts, apply one immediately and the second after five minutes. Leave the mask on for a quarter of an hour and rinse with water, preferably cool. Complete the procedure with serum or your favorite cream.


Clay mask

This type of mask perfectly tightens pores and effectively cleanses both oil and makeup. Also, the composition of such a mask perfectly improves the color of the epidermis and mattifies the skin. You will need:

  • Blue clay – 1 tsp.
  • Lemon juice – 1/2 tsp.
  • Black clay – 1 tsp.
  • Green tea – 1 tsp.

Preparation: Mix the ingredients of the dish into a homogeneous texture.

Method of application: Apply the clay mask along the contours of the skin. Application should be carried out on a steamed face after a bath or shower. Leave for a quarter of an hour, moistening dry areas of clay with green tea. Rinse off the mask with slightly lukewarm water and complete the procedure with a cool herbal decoction.

Honey-cereal mask

An interesting option for a mask for quickly narrowing pores, which perfectly eliminates peeling and inflammation of the epidermis. The composition of the mask dissolves blackheads well and tones the skin. You need to stock up on the following components:

  • Olive oil – 1/2 tsp.
  • Honey – 1 tsp.
  • Protein – 1 pc.
  • Oatmeal – 1/2 tsp.

Preparation: Beat the ingredients into a homogeneous mass, add oatmeal flakes, crushed in a blender, Heat the mixture in a small water bath.

Method of application: Apply the natural composition to the face, rinse with herbal decoction after a quarter of an hour.


Whitening face masks

Relevant for oily skin with acne and congestive spots after rashes. The compositions of such masks carefully cleanse top layer dermis, eliminate redness and pigmentation.

Creamy

The components in this mask carefully remove post-acne, stagnant pigmentation and accelerate skin regeneration. You need to prepare:

  • Cream – 1 tsp.
  • Citrus juice – 1 tsp.

Preparation: Mix cream and citrus juice into a homogeneous mass. Leave for five minutes for the ingredients to exchange nutritional properties.

Method of application: Apply to a steamed face for fifteen minutes, then rinse with slightly lukewarm water.

Yeast mask

The mask provides slight lightening, eliminates skin oiliness, redness and pigmentation after fresh inflammation. You will need:

  • Baker's yeast - 1 tbsp.
  • Berry or citrus juice – 3 tsp.

Preparation: Mash the yeast into a paste, add citrus juice and mix thoroughly.

Method of application: Apply the mask in several layers at intervals of three minutes. Afterwards, leave for ten minutes and rinse well with water. Complete the whitening procedure with a nourishing cream or essence.


Aspirin mask

An excellent mask option for narrowing skin pores, eliminating pimples and brightening the skin. You need to stock up on the following components:

  • Aspirin – 6 tablets
  • Lemon juice – 3 drops

Preparation: Crush acetylsalicylic acid tablets into powder. Add the juice and carefully bring the powder to a paste-like texture. Immediately begin applying the mask.

Method of application: Apply the mask to the skin, without touching the areas of the epidermis in the eyelid area. Leave the mask on for a full 15 minutes. Rinse completely with water or green tea.

Masks for narrowing and high-quality cleansing of pores

Good mask with an absorbent effect will help cleanse the epidermis of impurities, cleanse the pores of sebum and all makeup residues. It is best to postpone the use of such a mask until the evening, when the makeup has already been washed off and the skin is ready for a good rest.

Tea tree cleansing mask

An effective cleansing mask not only dries out inflammation and removes sebum from skin pores, but also perfectly mattifies. To prepare it you need:

  • Oatmeal – 1 tsp.
  • Protein – 1 pc.
  • Oil tea tree– 8 drops
  • Honey – 1 tsp.

Preparation: Mix pure protein with honey and beat well. Add oatmeal and add oil while stirring.

Method of application: Apply the product to clean and steamed dermis for a full quarter of an hour. Rinse off the prepared composition with cool, almost ice-cold water.


Clay cleansing mask

The product pulls out fat and remaining impurities from the pores of the epidermis, tightens the pores and perfectly mattifies. You need to stock up on the following ingredients:

  • White clay – 1/2 tsp.
  • Citrus juice – 1 tsp.
  • Water – 1/2 tsp.

Preparation: Mix white clay with citrus juice and bring to the desired consistency with water.

Method of application: Gently apply the composition to steamed, dry skin for a full 10 minutes. Wash off the refreshing clay mask with a warm herbal decoction or water. After the procedure, wipe your face with non-concentrated lemon juice.

Masks for problematic types of epidermis

Problematic skin is difficult to care for due to the affected upper layer of the dermis. A good face mask in simple home conditions for very oily skin with imperfections should contain healing and epidermis-regenerating components, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory substances.

Soothing mask

This mask composition is suitable for oily skin with rashes and inflammatory elements. You will need the following list of components:

  • Natural thick yogurt – 2 tbsp.
  • Potato starch – 1/2 tbsp.
  • Milk – 1 tbsp.

Preparation: Mix yogurt with starch. Bring the mixture to the desired consistency with milk and leave for a couple of minutes to swell.

Method of application: Apply the resulting mass to warm skin after a shower. Wash off after fifteen minutes with a cool chamomile scent.

Drying mask with aloe

This type of mask calms inflammation well, removes excess fat from the surface of the epidermis, qualitatively enhances skin regeneration and stimulates the healing of rashes. To prepare it you need:

  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp.
  • Aloe juice – 1 tbsp.
  • Protein – 1 pc.

Preparation: Beat the egg white into a strong foam and combine with squeezed lemon juice. Add aloe juice or concentrate, kept in the cold for at least two weeks.

Method of application: Apply the mask to pimples and comedones, leave for a full quarter of an hour. Rinse off with a soothing decoction of string or chamomile using a cotton pad.


Mask for porous, inflamed skin

This composition tightens pores well, soothes rashes and prevents the appearance of new inflammations. The components of the product nourish the skin, dry out inflammation and perfectly remove white spots and blackheads from the pore cavity. For the mask you need to prepare:

  • Brown bread crumb
  • Sour milk

Preparation: Soak a small amount of bread in milk and crush into a paste. Apply the mask in a generous layer to the skin. Wash off after a quarter of an hour with cool water.

Masks to eliminate oily shine

Masks like these help balance fat type skin, remove excess sebum, cleanse the skin and have a light mattifying effect. Some masks can mattify the epidermis for a long time without clogging the pores.

Mattifying mask

This type of product removes excess fat from the surface of the epidermis without disturbing the barrier layer of the skin. To prepare it you need:

  • Sorrel – 2 tbsp.
  • Protein – 1 pc.

Preparation: Mix the necessary ingredients in a regular blender bowl until smooth.

Method of application: Apply the natural composition to the skin and leave for 25 minutes. Rinse with cool water and finish the procedure with nourishing serum.


Degreasing mask

This product absorbs sebum well, soothes inflammation and slightly mattifies the skin. Regular and correct application This mask allows you to eliminate beauty and narrow enlarged pores. You will need:

  • Fresh baker's yeast – 10 g
  • Kefir or sour cream

Preparation: Grind the yeast with the fermented milk product until smooth and creamy.

Method of application: Apply the yeast mixture to the face for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water after the end of time and finish the therapy with a moisturizer.

Carrot mask

This facial product perfectly mattifies the epidermis even in the heat. The mask takes greasy shine and will give the skin velvety and narrowed pores. Also, sucking works well against rashes. You need to prepare:

  • Carrots – 1/2 pcs.
  • Tea tree oil – 2 drops

Preparation: Mix natural oil tea tree with finely grated carrots. Mix the composition.

Method of application: Apply the carrot mask to steamed skin, then leave for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water. Wipe your face with citrus juice after the procedure.


Sheet mask

An excellent intensive therapy option for facial skin. Green hour soothes the skin, removes oiliness and reduces sebum production. The mask perfectly tones, refreshes and whitens the skin. For the mask you need to prepare:

  • Boiling water – 200 ml.
  • Green tea – 1 tsp.
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp.

Preparation: Brew tea, cover and leave to cool to an acceptable temperature. Mix in a 1:1 ratio with lemon juice.

Method of application: Soak a clean cloth or cotton napkin in the solution and apply the sheet to the face. Leave the mask on for half an hour and leave without rinsing.

Masks are an indispensable step in caring for problematic and very oily skin. They help restore the balance of the dermis, eliminate many dermatological problems and prepare the epidermis for the use of tonic or serum.

Also, masks for oily skin can prevent excessive oily skin, excessive sebum production during the day and protruding oily shine on top of cream or makeup.

High-quality face masks, selected according to skin type, can heal the skin, restore its blooming appearance, healthy glow, velvety and silky without any oily shine, acne, rashes, pigmentation, wrinkles and dullness.

Ideals of beauty change, but the constant task for all women remains to preserve perfect skin faces. Many owners of oily and combination skin types are faced with the problem of how to narrow the pores on their face. After all, this is, at a minimum, not very aesthetically pleasing, and at maximum can lead to the appearance of comedones and pimples.

Rules for caring for pores

In connection with the above, we can outline a number of comprehensive rules for caring for skin with enlarged pores.

1. Determine the cause of the problem by visiting a cosmetologist, endocrinologist and passing a number of necessary tests. Fighting blindly is sometimes useless and even dangerous.


2. Provide a favorable environment - spend more time in clean air, normalize your diet, giving preference to natural foods rich in vitamins, eliminate or reduce alcohol consumption and the number of cigarettes (if you have such addictions), ensure healthy sleep, reduce the time spent in the sun without UV protection (ultraviolet radiation negatively affects collagen production).

3. Thoroughly cleanse your skin every morning and evening. decorative cosmetics and dirt. This golden rule healthy skin who also needs rest at night. Apply care only to clean skin; this is a fundamental basis that should never be neglected.

4. Give preference to high-quality non-comedogenic cosmetics that suit your skin type.

Home care methods to tighten pores

Regular cleansing and proper care for problematic skin prone to the appearance of enlarged pores, are mandatory elements to eliminate this problem.

Therefore, in addition to attending special cosmetic sessions, you need to devote time to home treatments. This is easy to do because there are many home recipes that can be used to reduce the size of pores.

Homemade scrubs

Homemade scrubs provide effective deep cleansing of the skin in general and pores in particular. With their help, comedones and sebaceous plugs are eliminated, so these care products may well become an alternative to mechanical cleaning of pores.


Scrubbing should be done on previously washed facial skin. You should contact him no more than twice a week; the procedure is quite traumatic. Be sure to consider the individual degree of sensitivity of your skin to abrasives. It is not recommended to treat the skin with scrubs in the presence of rosacea, wounds and purulent pimples.

Recipe 1: Honey scrub.

Honey is often used in home care for the skin due to its valuable properties. For the scrub, mix 1 tablespoon each of honey, sugar and a little lemon juice. Apply the mixture evenly to the face and massage the skin in light circular movements, paying special attention to problem areas. Rinse off the scrub with warm water.

Recipe 2: Soda Scrub

Oatmeal or flour softens the skin and tones it. By combining oatmeal and sour cream or butter, you can create a nourishing and at the same time cleansing mask with the effect of narrowing pores.

To do this, pour 2 tablespoons of oatmeal or ground oatmeal 4 tablespoons of boiling water. Leave to steam for half an hour, then squeeze out the liquid. Mix the grounds with sour cream or olive oil and apply the resulting mixture evenly to your face. Rinse off with warm water after 20 minutes. If you feel tightness, moisturize with a non-greasy cream.

Lotions, compresses and tonics

Toning is an important stage of daily care, which prepares already cleansed skin for the application of moisturizer. Homemade recipes for tonics and lotions are mainly based on herbal infusions; compresses are also made from herbs or the pulp of vegetables and fruits.

Life hack 1: Tomato compress

Life hack 2: Aloe vera compress

Aloe vera has strong antibacterial properties. To prepare the mixture, use a spoon to remove the pulp from the leaf and apply to your face, covering with film. Such a compress will not only saturate the skin with vitamins.


Life hack 3: Parsley compress

Parsley is famous for its ability to regulate sebum production; when applied topically, it tightens pores, removes toxins and lightens acne marks. For the compress, you need to finely chop fresh parsley and squeeze lightly until the juice appears. Apply the resulting paste to your face and leave for 20 minutes.

Life hack 4: Herbal tonic

Calendula and St. John's wort, which you can prepare yourself or buy at the pharmacy, help narrow pores. Make an infusion of these herbs by taking 2 tablespoons of each and pouring 0.5 liters of boiling water over them. In just an hour, the herbal tonic will be ready for use. Wipe your face morning and evening before moisturizing, and store the product in the refrigerator.

Ice cubes and contrast shower

Cold causes pores to narrow. That is why all procedures with cryo-elements are very effective in combating enlarged pores on the face.

A contrast shower is ideal for regular morning washing, as a sharp change in temperature stimulates the removal of subcutaneous fat, which can be washed off immediately.

Ice cubes made from pure water and the herbal infusions listed above significantly reduce sebum production and tighten pores. The skin is tightened and acquires a healthy and even tone.

Review of cosmetics

When choosing a skin care product for enlarged pores in stores or pharmacies, give preference to trusted manufacturers.

It could be natural cosmetics without chemical surfactants, it can be professional medicinal products developed specifically for this problem, or you can also focus on well-known and proven mass market brands.

Ready-made gels, tonics and lotions


  1. Facial lotion with aloe gel AHA! Revolution Face Lotion from MIXIT. The combination of aloe vera, chamomile, licorice and glycolic acid extracts controls sebum production and evens out the skin.
  2. Effaclar Physiological sooting toner from La Roche-Posay. Tonic for oily problem skin delicately cleanses the skin, eliminates oily shine and tightens pores. Does not contain parabens.
  3. Nu Skin Pure Cleansing Gel. The gel based on glycerin and plant extracts does not contain soap and does not dry out the skin, is effective for deep cleansing of the skin, and helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Cosmetic masks


  1. Charcoal rubber mask from Sephora. The charcoal mask from the collection of alginate face masks is made in powder form. Effectively fights impurities and improves complexion.
  2. Egg Pore Tightening Cooling Pack from TONY MOLY. Mask for deep and gentle cleansing of pores from impurities with cooling and moisturizing effects.
  3. Porcelain mask from Christina. A professional moisturizing mask with natural porcelain microelements gently cleanses and tones the skin. Available in both powder and finished form.

Scrubs and peelings


  1. Scrub-mask “Beldi” with eucalyptus from Spivak. Provides deep cleansing of the skin and helps tighten pores. Does not contain parabens.
  2. Active scrub Clear skin from Garnier. Specially designed for oily skin, the scrub with salicylic acid and charcoal ensures deep penetration into the pores and removes impurities and excess sebum. Eliminates oily shine and does not injure the skin thanks to soft microgranules.
  3. Pore ​​Minimizer Thermal-Active Skin Refine by CLINIQUE.

Peeling scrub for tightening pores with a thermal effect, suitable for occasional use. Warming allows you to thoroughly cleanse the skin and pores of impurities, but can also cause allergic reactions.

Crema


Creams for oily skin should be light in texture and contain water in the base. This minimizes the risk of pore clogging.

  1. Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner. Hypoallergenic cream concentrate for narrowing pores has a healing effect on the skin, not only cleansing it, but also disinfecting and mattifying it. Dense and at the same time light in consistency.
  2. Hydra Life Fresh Reviver Sorbet Water Mist by Dior. A completely weightless hydrating sorbet mist with vitamin C that energizes skin without weighing it down. Suitable for use as a stand-alone product or as a makeup fixing spray.
  3. Bio-cream Optima from ChocoLatte. Natural cream for oily and combination skin, regulating sebum production, evening out skin tone. Lightweight and fast penetrating.

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