3 Most Effective Means To Get Rid of Open Pores on Face

Clear, spotless, radiant skin is what everyone wants. However, people are always juggling and struggling to get this dream as our skin constantly fights with many aesthetic concerns like pimples, breakouts and uneven complexion. The risk of getting these problems doubles if you have oily skin type and open pores on face.

Open pores are counted among the toughest skin problems which are hard to fight off, or can say hard to get rid of. Proper skin care essentials like a pore tightening toner along with open pores treatment (if necessary) and home remedies for open pores, all are 3 essentials to get rid of open pores on face. If you are also going through the same issue, then this article can be really helpful for you.

In this article:

• What are open pores?
• How to get rid of open pores?
• 1. Skin care for open pores
• 2. Home remedies for open pores
• 3. Open pores treatments
• FAQs

What are open pores?

Open pores on the face or facial pores are the visible topographic attributes of skin surfaces and pilosebaceous follicles (hair follicles with attached sebaceous glands and pili muscles).

Other than enlarged skin pores, there are also two other types of facial pores i.e. visible skin pores and blackhead embedded skin pores. The possible causative agents of enlarged skin pores are high sebum secretion, reduced elasticity around pores and enhanced volume of the hair follicle.

This problem affects a wide range of ages, all races and both genders and is one of the major concerning the dermatological issue.

How to get rid of open pores?

There is not one particular way to control these open pores. It depends on how serious your problem is. If you are having very light visible or pores, you can do open pores treatment at home by yourself by adopting some good home remedies and skin care products. Let's give a read to these one by one:

1. Skin care for open pores

Skin care products are the best essentials to maintain the health and overall integrity of the skin. Suitable and skin-friendly skin care products help to maintain the moisture, skin collagen and elasticity of the face. These products can also help you to get rid of open pores. You just need to choose the right product.

Face wash

The very first skin care essential that is important is to eradicate the excess oil on the face with open pores face wash An oil-free foaming pore refiner face wash is the best suitable face wash for people with oily skin and open pores.

The ingredients present in such products unclog the pores, remove all oil and dirt, gently remove dead skin cells, reduce inflammation, provide hydration and control the excess sebum production. Altogether, the open pores face was an ideal candidate for oily skin type.

Konjac Sponge

It is a trending K-beauty tool to get rid of clogged pores and make pores less visible. This is not like other exfoliators, which are harsh to facial skin. It easily and softly helps to exfoliate your skin and remove the open pores from face.

It is made up of Konjac. It is a herb, grown in the various parts of Southeast and eastern parts of Asia.

Face Toner 

After rinsing your face, the very first thing you need to apply on your face to refine pores is face toner. Face toner benefits involve shrinking pores, maintaining pH and reducing the problem of acne.

One of the best toner for open pores that you can choose is witch hazel toner. Being enriched with the benefits of witch hazel, this toner also possesses immense pore refining properties. However, it is not compulsory to use witch hazel toner, you can choose any other toner, like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C or retinol face toner as well as per your preferences.

Tip - Remember to use a toner in the right way to get its benefits. Read ‘How to Use Toner’ to know the exact way of applying toner. After applying toner, apply a good moisturizer or cream.

Moisturizer and cream

The other essential product is open pores cream. Matte Finish creams or moisturizers are very important to maintain skin hydration and moisturization. Even though oily skin produces a lot of sebum but moisturizer has its importance in the life of people with oily and acne-prone skin.

You can understand this by knowing the 7 qualities of the best moisturizer for oily skin and open pores on the face.

So, to be an open pores cream or moisturizer, cream or moisturizer must have these 7 qualities.

1) Reduces sebum production

What is the major problem with oily skin type? It is an excess sebum production. So, the first thing that an open pores cream should contain is the property to reduce and control excessive oil production.

2) Non Comedogenic Moisturizer

It is a property that a skin care product used for an oily skin type should possess. Products with this property are safe for oily skin and open pores on the face as such products don't block pores.

3) Tightens the pores on your face

The oily free pore refiner moisturizer should contain the collagen improving properties. This will help to tighten the enlarged open pores and the appearance of dilated pores.

4) Repair skin barrier function

Yes, your moisturizer should also contain the property to improve the skin barrier function, otherwise, your skin will lose its hydration and your skin become oily-dehydrated skin i.e. there is oil on your face but at the same time, you feel it is tight.

5) Maintains skin hydration

Along with controlling excess sebum production, the oil-free moisturizer should contain the ability to dispense adequate hydration to the skin. Only then, your skin can feel normal, hydrated and free of excess shine.

6) Reduces inflammation

Clogged pores can cause inflammation and lead to pimples. The anti-inflammatory property of a moisturizer for oily skin can control this problem.

7) Protects against environmental aggressors

Pollution and sun damage caused by harmful sun rays can deeply affect your skin and the pore size. It affects skin elasticity and enlarges the pore size. Therefore, a moisturizer for oily skin should also have this property.

Cryo Freeze Tools

Cryo freeze tools are an extremely cold instrument or liquid that is used to tighten the skin, shrinking facial open pores, inflammation, irritation and puffiness. You can also give yourself the cryotherapy at home by using the ice cubes on your face. But, tools have its own benefits. You can google these and can explore a little more about such tools.

2. Home remedies for open pores?

Aloe Vera For Open Pores

It is a home plant and can be found easily. It is not only famous for its hydrating properties but also for its astringent properties. That is why aloe vera aids in tightening the skin pores on the face.

What to do?

Take aloe vera gel, apply it on the face and massage. Leave it overnight or for 1-2 hours and wash with normal water. Use this home remedy every day.

Baking Soda For Open Pores

Due to anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, baking soda also can be used to get relief from open pores and dead skin cells.

What to do?

Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of baking soda in the adequate amount of water and make a paste. After Exfoliating your skin for some time, wash your face with normal water. Use this home remedy one to two times a week.

Multani Mitti For Open Pores

Fuller's earth or Multani mitti, asort of clay mask is also efficient in cleansing the face and providing relief from grime, dirt and open pores.

What to do?

Mix an adequate quantity of fuller's earth with rose water. Apply on your face and let it dry. Afterwards, wash with cold water.

Sugar, Honey And Lemon Scrub

The face mask including the combination of these three will clean up your pores and give you clear skin.

What to do?

Take one teaspoon of every ingredient, mix these well and form a paste. Now, apply the pack on your face and massage it till it is wet. Now leave it for some time and rinse with cold water.

These are some great home remedies for open large pores and open-pore treatment at home.

So, without any further ado, add suitable skin care essentials and these home remedies in your skin care regimen and get rid of oily skin and open pores on the face. However, if your problem of open pores is very hard to treat, you can consult a dermatologist. There are some possible treatments that a dermatologist can recommend to you.

3. Open pores treatments

Microneedling

The Microneedling technique helps to rejuvenate, repair and heal the skin. The skin appears to be more tight and robust. It can be really helpful in your open pores treatment.

Chemical Peeling

Chemical peel helps to even tone the skin by removing the outer damaged layer of the skin. A new layer, with no visible pores, will give you a refreshed look.

Facial Extraction

It is a full-fledged method to remove the open pores. In this, a warm compression is applied to the skin area having open pores. Then using Q-tips, open pores and gently extract them out.

These treatments should be done under dermatologist guidance. The very first step is to get rid of these open pores by adopting a healthy lifestyle, a skin care routine with proper skin care products and suitable home remedies. Make sure to use face toner and a broad spectrum sunscreen everyday. It will surely help you to say bye bye to open pores and welcoming smooth, even-toned, radiant skin.

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