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How to minimize your pores

submitted: Mar 11, 2009
tip #325

Making your pores look smaller starts with choosing a good exfoliating cleanser.

While it's impossible to shrink the actual size of your pores, there are ways to minimize their appearance. Start by reducing the amount of oil on your skin, which can clog up your pores and make them look bigger. Wash your face twice a day with an exfoliating cleanser that contains ingredients like salicylic acid to slough away the gunk in your pores. Follow that up with an oil-free, noncomedogenic moisturizer (use one with at least an SPF 15 during the day since sun damage can stretch out your pores). Once a week, use an at-home microdermabrasion or chemical peel kit to remove dead skin cells so your skin looks smoother and your pores are less noticeable.

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green3832 wrote:

Wed, 2009-03-11 09:03

this is very true and it works.

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bethany_96 ... wrote:

Wed, 2009-03-11 17:17

This totally woeks.. My skin looks soooo much better :]

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ann l wrote:

Wed, 2009-03-18 16:56

shut up!

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roee123 wrote:

Sun, 2009-03-22 14:14

would sunscreen work with an spf of 15???

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celebertygirl_1993 wrote:

Sat, 2009-05-23 21:59

Actualy Instead you can try bareminnerals foundation it has sunscrean in it, try it let me know how it goes, good luck

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michalla60 wrote:

Mon, 2009-03-23 21:41

Sweet!!!

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annieinwonderland wrote:

Fri, 2009-03-27 15:19

huh... i wanna try it then i'll get back to ya with some results x]

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alice_edward_cullen wrote:

Sat, 2009-03-28 10:40

Autumn Cullen

Where can i get a good cleanser which cleanser would work best not that i need it

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celebertygirl_1993 wrote:

Sat, 2009-05-23 22:01

Try your local Beauty supply store, Luck!

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maryssavdb wrote:

Thu, 2009-05-28 19:45

Try Phisoderm, It works really well and you can find it at any drug store and it works well, however if you have really dry skin you'll nead an oil free moisterizer as well. I know that neutrojena has a couple good moisturisers as well.

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danitta wrote:

Sat, 2009-03-28 15:22

thanks but i could use more home made stuves

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jegoldston wrote:

Wed, 2009-04-01 10:09

BAKING SODA - exfoliant.
my family has a history of cystic acne and large pores. while i could not help the cystic acne leaving scars anyway, i could help the pores: i have used Cetaphil cleanser and baking soda(as my exfoliant) together for over 10yrs. I take off my make up w/ the cetaphil and use the baking soda 3-4x's per week -- usually in the shower (i keep a plastic bottle of it in there). Occasionally, i will mix the 2 together before getting inthe shower. [when i do not use the baking soda after make up removal, i use a facial cleanser and a cloth to actually clean my face after removing the makeup.] Some people tell me that i shouldn't use the baking soda b/c it is too acidic....but my face is proof that it works for me {i am a redhead w/ fair skin and freckles-- sensitive skin w/ mild rosacea). Do not use on burnt/damaged skin. if i am irritated, i use aloe vera in place of moisturizer. some people have said that this is too drying...but, again, it has worked very well for me...esp in the heat of summer.

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delcomyc wrote:

Sun, 2009-04-05 23:53

well all this info helps SOO much i will try bakeing soda thing. becauese im sick of people calling me ZIT FACE in school D= THANKS ALL

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annierainbow wrote:

Thu, 2009-04-09 15:57

Am in my 50s and always suffered from large pores especially on my nose. Didnt know you couldnt shrink them. I started exfoliating my face twice a day with one of those exf. mitts about a year ago and then using Nivea moisturiser. This done the trick for me and now you cant notice my pores.I will bring the baking soda into the process using the mitt at the same time. Nothing ventured .......

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crazyychick4life wrote:

Sat, 2009-05-16 21:57

im gonna try it

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gorgeousgowri wrote:

Wed, 2009-05-27 05:52

Totally, me too!!

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gorgeousgowri wrote:

Wed, 2009-05-27 05:53

HeyPeople, which cleanser is good??

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maryssavdb wrote:

Thu, 2009-05-28 19:46

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whitedog wrote:

Mon, 2009-06-29 19:19

Is B.E. UVA and UVB?

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ouu_nou_lolz wrote:

Sat, 2009-07-04 00:28

large pores suck

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tayswift79 wrote:

Mon, 2009-07-06 02:00

im def gonna try the bakin soda!

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hporchea wrote:

Mon, 2009-08-03 19:59

Mary Kay Timewise 3 in 1 Cleanser at http://www.marykay.com/hporchea

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arshi450 wrote:

Wed, 2009-08-12 21:44

also you use icecubes to minimize your pores.
that helped me a lot! and avoid using too much chemical products and go for natural home made things like slice up a tomato and rub it on your skin for open pores and getting rid eof black heads. it may sound grossss but helps A LOTTT I TELL YOU!

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