How to tighten pores in men simple but effective

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Like women, men also face many skin-related problems, such as large pores. However, many men who encounter this situation do not know how to handle it. This article will help you learn how to tighten pores in men simply but effectively.

1. Why are pores large?

Pores are tiny dots on the skin, which are open hair follicles on the surface of your skin. These holes help bring oil from underneath the skin to the surface. The size of large or small pores largely depends on genetic factors. However, the pores in men are often larger than that of women, especially on the face.
In addition to genetic factors, pore size also depends on your lifestyle and age. Men mostly often do not attach importance to skin care as women, leading to many skin problems in the long run. Poor facial hygiene will cause pores to become clogged, at this time the pores on the face, nose and cheeks will expand to be able to push all these dirt out.
These large pores can make your skin age faster and unhealthy, and it also contributes to increased skin problems like acne, blackheads, especially in people with oily skin.
Besides, hormone imbalance or unhealthy diet also causes the sebaceous glands under the skin to produce too much oil. When this excess oil combines with existing dead cells on the skin, it causes clogged pores.
Unhealthy lifestyle is a reason for many skin problems, including large pores. Unscientific eating, using a lot of alcohol or stimulants, drinking less water, staying up late, ... can all contribute to making your pores bigger and bigger.
Leaving the skin exposed to direct sunlight for too long can also make pores bigger. Because the sun can destroy collagen in the skin, thereby losing the elasticity of the pores.
In particular, as we age, the elasticity of the skin will decrease, which also makes the pores larger.
When the pores are enlarged, the layers of oil, instead of being circulated more easily, are trapped by dead skin cells and impurities are formed. At this time, the impurities at the top of the pore are exposed to the air and condensed to form a blackhead.

2. How to tighten pores in men

Here is a simple but effective way to tighten pores in men, you can apply right at home.
2.1. Daily face wash Daily face wash is a very effective way to tighten pores in men. When sebum and dead skin cells are deposited on the surface of the skin, pores will be blocked, so men also need to wash their faces with cleanser twice a day. However, you should also not wash your face too many times a day, doing so will further irritate the skin.
In addition, you can clean your face with the following water:
Lemon juice, cucumber juice and rose water Lemon juice contains natural enzymes that safely shrink pores and help skin elasticity . The acidity in lemon juice helps to remove dead cells, and it also provides skin-lightening vitamin C. You can make this paste yourself by mixing 15 ml of lemon juice with about 120ml of cucumber juice and 240ml of rose water, stirring well and applying it on areas with large pores.
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar has the effect of tightening pores and cleansing the skin, helping to remove sebum, blackheads or whiteheads, while apple cider vinegar also cleans pores naturally. This can be considered as a natural remedy to help lighten the skin, shrink pores and restore the pH balance of the skin.
You can apply this method every night after washing your face to quickly tighten facial pores, and use the accompanying moisturizer to feel the difference after a few weeks.
Baking soda Baking soda has a cleansing effect on the skin by removing sebum, dirt and impurities on the skin. Besides, baking soda also works to tighten pores on the face and restore the pH balance of the skin. Moreover, baking soda also contains antibiotic and anti-inflammatory ingredients that help treat acne effectively.
You can use baking soda for skin care, tighten facial pores by mixing 15 grams of baking soda with 15ml of warm water. You apply this mixture evenly on the skin and use your fingertips to gently massage for a few seconds. After that, wash your face with cold water and apply moisturizer.
Do this every day, 6-7 days/week, then you can reduce it to 3-4 days/week and maintain for a few weeks.
Sugar mixture Homemade sugar mixture is very effective in cleansing the skin, removing oil and plaque on the pores, thereby helping to shrink pores.
You put some sugar on a slice of lemon and gently rub it all over your face, wait for about 10 minutes, then wash your face with cold water. Use this method twice a week and regularly every week.
You can also mix some sugar with honey and fresh lemon together, apply it evenly on your face, leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash your face with cold water. You should also apply this method twice a week.
2.2. Tighten facial pores with ice cubes In the morning, after washing your face, you can use 1 ice cube and gently rub it on your face for 30 seconds. This will help tighten the pores on the face.
To increase the skin care effect, you can make ice cubes from green tea water or ice cubes of cucumber juice.
2.3. Exfoliating periodically This method helps to remove dead skin cells, which is one of the causes of clogged pores. Especially men are often exposed to dirt, so they need to regularly exfoliate their skin with a frequency of 2 times a week with exfoliating creams available at cosmetic stores.
You can also make your own scrub at home by mixing dried orange peels with pureed almonds. This is one of the natural home remedies to exfoliate dead skin cells, clear skin, and tighten facial pores.
2.4. Facial steaming with essential oils Facial steaming with essential oils is an effective way to tighten pores in men. The principle of "hot expands, cold contracts" is also applied in skin care. Steam with hot water with a few drops of lemon essential oil will help open the pores and the dirt will follow. You need to note, after steaming your face, you must wash it with cold water to remove the layer of dirt and help the pores shrink.
2.5. Masking Clay Masks Clay has the ability to absorb sebum very well and is considered a natural way to shrink pores. This is a mask you can make at home that is still effective thanks to the ability of clay to shrink pores as well as clean the skin naturally. Besides, clay also has the ability to help fade scars caused by acne and damaged skin.
You can make your own clay skin care mixture by following these steps: Mix and stir rose water (in the right amount) with 30 grams of clay to make a smooth paste. Apply this mixture evenly on your face and let it sit for 25 minutes until it dries. Peel off this mask and wash your face with cold water, then apply moisturizer on your skin. Repeat this method 1 or 2 times a week.
Clay mask has a significant effect of shrinking pores after use. However, you should also not overdo it because it can cause facial skin irritation. The frequency of applying clay masks should only stop at 2 times a week is enough.
Mask with a mixture of egg white and lemon juice Egg white skin care mask is very good at sucking away sebum on the skin. This method will help clean the skin, increase its elasticity and tighten the pores on the face.
Ban take the white of an egg and apply it evenly on your face and wait until it dries, then peel off the mask. When the egg white dries, it will attract impurities on the pores and tighten the skin. Apply this method 1-2 times a week. For the fastest effect, after applying a layer of egg white on your face, take a tissue and peel it off as soon as the egg white has dried.
Tomato lotion This method is especially useful in shrinking pores. Tomatoes have ingredients that tighten the skin, remove sebum and shrink pores. Tomatoes also have Lycopene and antioxidants, which are two substances that have the ability to slow down the skin aging process quickly.
You can make your own tomato lotion by mixing 15 ml of fresh tomato juice with 3-4 drops of fresh lemon juice. Then, apply this mixture evenly on your face and leave it for 15 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. This tomato and lemon mixture can also effectively treat acne.

Yogurt Yogurt is an effective way to tighten pores in men and women, tighten facial skin and treat acne. You should apply plain unsweetened yogurt on your skin and keep it for 10 minutes before bathing. Lactic acid in yogurt will help shrink pores, tighten skin, and remove dead cells and absorb sebum on pores.
2.6. Using toner to tighten pores on the face Using toner, also known as balancing water, is a step to clean the skin again after washing the face. Some toners have a good pore-minimizing effect for men. How to use toner is also very simple, you just need to put some toner on a cotton pad and wipe your face after cleansing. You should use toner daily for lasting results.
2.7. Facial massage Perhaps many men do not care, but facial stretching massage movements have a very good effect in promoting blood circulation, making the skin more ruddy and stimulating to shrink pores. hair. Not only that, facial massage also supports nutrients from skin care products to quickly penetrate into the skin, helping the skin absorb nutrients better.
2.8. Drink plenty of water When the skin is sufficiently moist, the oil glands will not have to work too hard to compensate for moisture, leading to the phenomenon of secreting too much excess oil, causing enlarged pores. Therefore, drinking enough water is also a way to tighten facial pores for men.
Drink 2-3 liters of water a day to ensure your skin is always healthy, pores are tight.
2.9. Applying a scientific diet It is very difficult for men to avoid stimulants such as alcohol, beer, coffee, tobacco... If you cannot completely eliminate these stimulants, you can Try to limit your exposure to them as little as possible.
In addition, men need to pay attention to supplementing with nutrients for healthy, bright skin through a scientific and nutritious diet. Green vegetables and fruits contain many vitamins A, C, E; Foods containing omega-3, omega-6 will have the effect of boosting collagen, helping to tighten pores effectively.
Some foods that help improve skin for men can be mentioned as beef, sea fish, asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, almonds, legumes, spinach, avocado, lemon, ...

3. Natural beauty tips to help prevent large pores on the face

Here are some ways that can help you prevent large pores on your face:
You should not use skin care products that are likely to clog pores or stimulate sebaceous glands to be overactive. level. You also shouldn't use products with emollient ingredients (like lotions or thick and greasy creams) or moisturizers. Especially when you have oily skin, these products will clog pores. You need to avoid using products with ingredients that dry or irritate the skin, as they will cause your skin to produce more oil in the pores. You should not use bar soap to wash your face because it contains ingredients that clog pores. You should only use face wash products that can be dissolved in water. You should use moisturizers that have water as the main ingredient and are oil-free. Facial moisturizing is an important step in shrinking pores, helping you to own smooth and healthy skin. A dry skin will stimulate the production of more oil, leading to clogged pores and pimples, especially blackheads. You need to take good care of your makeup items and remember to remove your makeup at night. You also should not wear too much makeup to cover up dark spots, or areas that are not beautiful or even to hide large pores because makeup will aggravate your skin problems. Men, do not hesitate to apply sunscreen every day before going out. With sunscreen protection, your skin also limits UV rays, dirt penetrates making the skin worse day by day. Above are the most effective natural methods to help tighten pores on the face that you can easily do at home. These natural remedies will help unclog pores, brighten skin, and treat acne. However, remember to apply these methods regularly for the best results.

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