Our skins pores help us to stay healthy. Pores are used to throw out the dead cells from our body and this keep our skin glowing and healthy. However when we are exposed to pollution, dirt or makeup and this result in clogged skin pores. Our skin pores get clogged and this results in scars, acne and bumps on skin. Our skin produces sebum oil and because of clocked pores this oil don’t get path to come out and it generates infection which results in acne, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. There are various simple home remedies which will help you to get rid of clogged pores.
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Steam:
It is the best way to get rid of large clogged pores. It is cheapest too. Sitting in front of steam with your head covered with towel for 10–15 minutes will help you to open up your clogged skin pores. All the impurities are washed away with steam.
Sugar scrub:
Crush the two table spoon of sugar crystals. Mix a teaspoon of lemon in it. Apply this scrub on your face and rub it gently in round manner with help of your fingers. This scrub is a natural exfoliating agent and helps you to get rid of clogged pores and scars.
Eggs:
Egg white is the excellent agent to clean your skin pores. Eggs tighten your skin and keep check of your skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in I egg white and make a consistent paste. Apply this paste on your neck and face and keep it for 15–20 minutes. Wash it off with normal water. It will make your skin smooth and healthy.
Honey:
Honey can be used in different ways to open up the clogged skin pores. It can be applied raw on skin. Or it can be mixed with cinnamon powder, baking soda or yoghurt to make paste.
Fuller’s earth:
Fuller’s earth is very helpful to clear pores.Take 1–2 tablespoon of fuller’s earth mix it with rose water to make a paste. Apply this paste on your face and neck. Fuller’s earth will soak the extra oil from your skin and will tighten the skin.
Baking soda:
Baking soda is an excellent exfoliating agent to clean the dead cells and impurities from your skin. It also helps in maintaining the pH value of your skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with water to make a paste and then apply this paste on your face and neck. Get it set for 10–15 minutes and then washes it off. You can repeat this process twice in a week.
Lemon:
Lemon is the best natural astringent that helps to tighten the pores and to tone up your skin. Cut the lemon in two pieces and then rub one piece directly to the face and neck. Keep it doing for 5–10 minutes and then wash your face.
By now you must got an idea of how to get rid of clogged pores by following simple home remedies. Follow these practices and you will never face the problem of clogged pores and acne rashes on face.
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A clogged skin pore is very common in adults. But taking some precautions and doing these home remedies will help you to get rid of this problem easily and effectively.