Small tight pores and porcelain skin is sought after by women all over the globe we all have this type of skin preteens and some women are lucky enough to carry it through to their thirties but not all f us are that lucky. There are different types of skin ranging from combination, normal, oily and dry it’s the more oily skins that have large pores as it is the over active oil production forcing oil through the pores daily that causes the pores to increase in size leaving them more like saucers then flawless china. Fortunately there are tips to tighten pores and give your skin a more youthful and tight appearance.


Large pores contribute to a lot of problems including acne and blackheads the over production of oil can get trapped in the pores due to old build up of skin and the pores become congested with sebum enlarging the pores further and making the problem worse. Blackheads are the pores being blocked with sebum and oxidizing on the outside giving that black appearance, pimples occur when a bacterium enters the open pores and they get infected.


If the skin is taken care of properly and you haven’t perfected the skincare process for your skin type you could be left with a combination of unsightly blackheads and pimples. It is imperative that you establish your skin type from the get go and get the products to cleanse tone and moisturize your skin in your correct skincare range to avoid overloading our skin with oil or not providing enough moister causing the sebaceous glands to go into overdrive.


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first step in clear tight pores and healthy skin is to purchases a cleanser that is oil and soap free. Simple products are the best the more natural the product the better as harsh chemicals can cause a rash on sensitive skin. Make sure you cleanse morning and evening before bedtime and under no circumstance wear any make up going to bed as this will cause a massive break out if you have open pores the idea is to keep them clean and clear of any obstructions that may lie on the skin.


After cleansing you need to close up the pores this is the important step when trying to keep the pores tight first splash the skin with cold water and then follow with an astringent toner wiping the face with a cotton bud soaked with the toner to remove any access cleanser and tighten up the pores. It is important to note that removing dead skin cells that lay on top of the skin is imperative to your success so you need to use an exfoliate two to three times per week to remove the top layer of dead skin cells allowing the pores to breath and moisturizer to penetrate.


After the toner you will then follow with an oil free moisturizer or comdogenic lotion that will moisturize without blocking pores. All products are best if they contain natural ingredients as this are less likely to irritate skin. If these steps are followed every day then you will see a major difference in your skin tone and tightness. Skin tightening masks can be purchased and used weekly for an extra tightening effect and cold compresses always have a tightening effect on your skin after exposure to steam or heat were you pores are left open and venerable to infection.