Do you often look in the mirror and complain about the size of your pores? You’re not alone, we’ve all been there. While genes do play a role in the size of your pores, you can’t blame your parents and move on. Your skincare routine and beauty products you put on your face also determine how large or small your pores look. So, if you wish to minimize the size of your pores, here’s what you need to do...
Exfoliate
Exfoliate your skin at least twice a week and pay special attention on areas where pores are more noticeable, such as nose and chin. Use a gentle yet deep cleansing exfoliator such as the St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub which removes dead skin cells and debris thereby shrinking the size of your pores.
Reduce sebum
Clay and charcoal are two ingredients that naturally reduce sebum production and draw impurities like magnets. Invest in a clay or charcoal based skincare product to get rid of impurities and reduce the size of your pores. Invest in the Ponds Pure White Anti-Pollution + Purity Face Wash and allow it to do its magic.
Use a mask
At-home peels and masks are the easiest and quickest way to get rid of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. A clay based mask purifies skin, absorbs excess oil, minimizes pore size and leaves your skin smooth and glowing.
Apply primer
Spread the Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer all over your face before applying foundation on your skin. This has two benefits it hides pores and allows makeup to blend smoothly. Secondly, it creates a barrier on your skin preventing your foundation from settling into your pores.
Get a facial
Trying to clean pores on your own should be the last thing on your list. This could lead to permanent scarring and damage your skin badly. Instead get a facial done at least once a month from a professional. We trust the Lakme Salon where experts understand our requirements and work magic on our skin.
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Jan 09, 2019
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.