Forget about open pores: 3 natural masks to reduce them immediately

By:: Laura Alarcón,Posted 9 Sep 2021 – 02:14 PM EDT | Updated Sep 9, 2021 – 02:14 PM EDTReactShare

Open pores can become your worst nightmare, especially when you can't fully cover them with makeup. These annoying holes make your skin look blotchy or dirty. Fortunately, some home remedies can help you minimize them.

Although it's important to remember that we all have pores; the photos that we see or the famous ones that we usually admire, use filters, lights and other tricks to make their skin look like that. However, it is possible to reduce them a bit and we will tell you how.

The Healthline site explains that enlarged pores are small openings in the dermis that release oil and sweat. While they are necessary, no one wants them to be so conspicuous; sometimes things get a little more complicated and give rise to blackheads. West County Dermatology clarifies:

“Blackheads form when a hair follicle in the skin becomes clogged or covered. Dead skin cells and excess oil accumulate at the opening of the follicle, causing a bulge.”

The bad news is that there is no way to get rid of enlarged pores, but some homemade face masks can help. to hide them, do not hesitate to try them. Its ingredients are probably already in your kitchen.

#1 Banana and baking soda mask

This mask was published on the channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9fH_iwJWh4">Mariebelle Cosmetics. It seeks to say goodbye to the blackheads and minimize open pores with its exfoliating effect.

Ingredients

Procedure

1. Mix the ingredients until you obtain a creamy consistency
2. Wash your face beforehand
3. Place a warm towel on your face to relax your pores
4. Apply the mask
5. Let it act for 20 minutes
6. Remove with lukewarm water
7. Apply your moisturizer

If this is your first time using baking soda on your face, test before using the mask. You can put a little of the mixture on your chin and wait a few minutes to see its effects, in order to rule out any allergies or aggressive reactions.

Benefits of baking soda on your skin

Due to its texture and properties, baking soda is often used to create homemade exfoliants. When applied for this purpose it helps to unclog pores, turn off acne and eliminate blackheads.

Benefits of applying a banana to your skin

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In one of their articles, Healthline comments that the banana application on the face it can help increase collagen through silica, thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles. And not only that, it is also believed that it helps reduce acne by reducing inflammation in the skin thanks to the fact that it contains vitamin A.

#2 Honey and baking soda mask

This homemade trick also requires the properties of baking soda and was shared on the channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= OkdZGWfudyg">ItsRealMaggy. It is ideal for when you want to get rid of impurities from your face.

Ingredients

Procedure

1. Mix the ingredients
2. Apply to the area where you have impurities
3. Let it act for 20 minutes
4. Wash off with plenty of water and use your moisturizer

Benefits of applying honey to the skin

Skin care experts say that raw honey helps to balance the bacteria that can be present in the dermis, which makes it an excellent ingredient for your masks.

The use of natural honey reduces inflammation and redness, as well as healing blemishes. There are plenty of reasons to prove it. Here is the video with the step by step.

#3 Oatmeal and egg mask

In the same video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkdZGWfudyg">ItsRealMaggy you can see a mask made with oatmeal and egg that helps to finish with the impurities of the skin.You can alternate these recipes to obtain better results.

Ingredients

Procedure

1. Mix the ingredients
2. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes
3. Apply the mask
4. Let it act for 20 minutes
5. Remove with plenty of water

Benefits of oats

If you decided to use this recipe you should know that ground oats can be used as an exfoliant, removing dirt, oil and dead skin cells. A study published in 2015 revealed:

"Colloidal oatmeal extracts exhibit direct antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which may provide dermatological benefits."

Egg White Benefits

Egg white is a favorite ingredient in homemade face masks, as it is believed to help reduce wrinkles and hydrate the face. Even so, it is important to clarify that Medical News Today revealed that there are few studies that can support this theory.

The only way to see the benefits of these masks is to give them a try, so it's time to pamper yourself a little.

Have you tried any of these masks yet? What was your favourite? Tell us in the comments.

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