Shreya Gopinathan
Skin problems have became a common thing and has types of skin related problems. Due to the exposure to bright sun and dust we are facing the skin problems on daily basis. Enlarged pores are also common among them. An enlarged pore is a opening on the surface of the skin. While normal pore doesn’t cause much trouble whereas enlarged one can lead to forming of sebaceous gland that releases oil to lubricate and protect skin. After a while, these oil turns into blockages and causes tiny pores on the skin to stretch and these pores looks ugly. Here are some home remedies to get rid of from these problem.
Cucumber
The high silica content in cucumber helps to tighten the pores and imparts youthful look to your face. For best results use lemon along with it. All you have to do is take two table spoon of cucumber juice and one tablespoon of lemon juice, mix it and apply it on your face with a cotton ball. Wash it after drying. Cucmber is one of the best remedy to deal with the problem of pores.
Banana peel
Remember don’t throw the peel of banana after eating it. Even that peel has certain qualities which protects your skin. Banana peel contains lutein, which is an anti-oxidant and it also has potassium which is needed for nourished and flawless skin. Pick up the banana peel and rub it on your face in circular motion, rub it for 15 minutes and wash your face with cold water. Doing this twice a week will shrink the enlarged pores for great extent.
Multani Mitti
Multani Mitti or Fullers’s Earth is very good at reducing the pores as it absorbs oil and dirt from the open pores . It also exfoliates the dead skin cells. Using it once a week will tighten the open pores and adds glow to your skin. Just mix the Multani mitti in cold water, apply it and wash when it is dried.
Turmeric
Turmeric has anti bacterial property as it kills the germs or bacteria and it also shrinks the open pores. Since, the turmeric as anti-bacterial property it kills the bacteria in the open pores and also reduces the swelling around the pores. Take one teaspoon of turmeric powder mix it in water, apply it, leave it for ten minutes and wash with cold water.
Oats and Milk
Oats and Milk is not just a best breakfast but also a exfoliator which removes the dead skin cells. Oats can be used to absorb the dirt and oil that blocks the pores and increases their size. Add two tablespoon of oats with one tablespoon of milk, apply the mixture to your skin and let it to dry. Once it is dried start scrubbing your face for few minutes and then wash it with cold water.