Enlarged pores and dry skin on the face

Most often, enlarged pores appear in those with oily skin. However, this cosmetic defect often occurs on dry skin. The main reason for enlarged pores is improper skin care and the use of low-quality cosmetics. Treatment of enlarged pores must be carried out, as they can contribute to the appearance of acne and pimples. Below is information on what to do if your pores are enlarged and your skin is dry or oily?

The main reasons for the appearance

So let's start with the reasons. Regardless of skin type, the following may be the main causes of enlarged pores:

1. Genetic predisposition.
2. Improper skin care.
3. Harmful effects of environmental factors.
4. Bad habits.
5. Stress and poor nutrition.
6. Diseases of the intestines and stomach.
7. Using low-quality or inappropriate decorative cosmetics.
8. Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance.
9. Dehydration.
10. Hormonal imbalance.
11. Gynecological diseases.

In addition to improper care, the reasons for the appearance of oily skin with enlarged pores are a decrease in the production of collagen and elastin, with the subsequent formation of so-called holes in the places where the sebaceous glands emerge. A similar problem is also caused by the use of fatty creams and the abuse of scrubs.

The reason for the appearance of dry skin with enlarged pores may be insufficient activity of the sebaceous glands and improper care. With this problem, it is important to provide the skin with daily toning, cleansing, moisturizing and protection from adverse environmental factors. In addition, you should not wash your face with tap water, dry your skin with a towel, or use products containing alcohol.

The cause of dehydrated skin with enlarged pores may be a lack of fluid in the body and in skin cells. Therefore, with such a problem, it is necessary to drink at least two liters of fluid daily, and provide proper care to the skin so that it does not quickly lose water. It is a mistake to believe that only dry skin can be dehydrated. This problem is also inherent in oily and combination skin.

How to get rid of enlarged pores with oily skin

To combat enlarged pores on oily skin, it is recommended to visit effective salon treatments. The latter include:

1. Peeling, which allows you to remove the stratum corneum of dead cells and renew the surface of the skin. For oily skin, mechanical, enzymatic and chemical peeling is suitable. The procedure should be carried out approximately once a week. The course often includes 3-4 procedures. Peeling is not recommended in winter, as in winter the skin becomes more sensitive and dry.
2. Moisturizing procedures allow not only to enrich skin cells with the necessary moisture, but also to improve metabolic processes. For this purpose, salons use masks based on hyaluronic acid, alginates, etc.
3. Facial cleansing is a mandatory procedure for oily skin with very enlarged pores. It removes dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. Cleaning can be mechanical, ultrasonic, vacuum, etc. The procedure should be carried out 3-4 times a month.
4. A therapeutic massage that helps unclog pores and remove sebum. The procedure should be carried out between facial cleansings.

How to remove enlarged pores with dry skin

If you have dry skin with enlarged pores, what should you do? First of all, it is necessary to provide her with regular cleansing and toning, which is carried out using special cosmetics once a day before bed. At the same time, the latter should not contain alcohol, as it contributes to dry skin.

How to treat enlarged pores with dry skin? To do this, you can use the services of beauty salons. For example:

1. Using tightening face masks.
2. Cryotherapy is the treatment of enlarged pores by applying cold to the skin. The procedure allows you to improve metabolic processes, which has a positive effect not only on the skin, but also on the entire body.
3. Darsonvalization is the effect of high-frequency current on the skin surface. This procedure is effective and completely safe.

So, how to deal with enlarged pores if you have dry or oily skin? First of all, it is necessary to provide the skin with proper care. You should cleanse it daily of dirt and sebum. The procedure can be carried out using both special cosmetics and traditional medicine methods. Various salon procedures are suitable for treating skin with enlarged pores. For example, facial cleansing, peeling, massage, using special masks and creams.

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Girls face the problem of enlarged pores starting from adolescence. During puberty, increased production of sebaceous secretion occurs. If you do not take proper care of your facial skin, the pores become clogged with particles of dust, dirt, and sebum. The holes in the epidermis expand in the form of a funnel. A rash of black and white acne appears on the face.

Skin with increased secretion of sebaceous secretions retains fluid and prevents tissue dehydration. Sebum protects the epidermis from exposure to strong winds and cold air temperatures, and creates a protective barrier against ultraviolet radiation. With regular proper care of the epidermis, sebum production is normalized, the skin looks toned, young, without the formation of folds or facial wrinkles.

Why do enlarged pores appear on oily and dry skin?

It is a mistake to believe that enlarged pores can only form on skin with a high content of sebaceous secretions. Improper facial care and the use of poor quality cosmetics lead to dehydration of the epidermis. The production of elastin and collagen slows down, the natural metabolic processes of the epidermis decrease, and “holes” form on dry skin.

Causes of enlarged pores:

Using cosmetics that do not match your skin type;
Neglecting makeup remover before bed;
Genetic factor;
Irrational use of cosmetics containing alcohol;
Errors in nutrition;
Increased body mass index;
Alcohol, nicotine addiction;
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
Hormonal disbalance;
Inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system.

In addition to the main reasons for the occurrence of holes in the epidermis, there are secondary factors for the occurrence of enlarged pores.

It is not recommended to use raw tap water to wash your face; dry your face with a hard towel. Violation of the water and drinking regime also causes dehydration of the epidermis.

How to solve the problem of enlarged pores

Oily skin

There are three options to approach the problem:

Get laser or chemical resurfacing of your facial skin at a beauty salon.
Use industrial products to clean pores.
Use folk recipes and prepare your own preparations:

Cleansing the skin with peeling
Using masks with hyaluronic acid.
Deep mechanical, chemical facial cleansing.
Face massage. Helps remove epidermal particles. It is recommended to do facial massage in courses (10 sessions).

Modern salons offer a wide range of services to improve facial contours, straighten facial folds, and narrow pores. This option is not suitable for women with low incomes. Procedures to reduce the porous structures of the epidermis are carried out in a complex, in courses. Requires large financial costs.

Ready-made industrial products, cleansing masks, lotions, tonics, and scrubs are available for sale. Poor quality products and improper preparation technology can cause an allergic reaction, weaken the immune system, and negatively affect the epidermis. When choosing a cosmetic product for the epidermis with a high sebum content, it is recommended to follow certain rules.

Home remedies prepared independently according to folk recipes have a guaranteed effect. With regular use, the pores become smaller and the skin becomes matte.

Dry skin

Pores on dry skin become smaller after regular use of alcohol-free cleansing toners. Beauty salons offer the following procedures for skin restoration:

Masks for cleansing the pores of dry skin.
Physiotherapy (cold treatment).
Exposure of dry skin to high frequency currents (Darsonvalization).

Tips from cosmetologists

Regardless of the chosen method of solving the problem, it is recommended to adhere to the rules of using natural cosmetics. Correct use of cosmetics guarantees a positive effect - narrowing of pores.

Before using an industrial product, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the composition of the ingredients. Some natural elements can cause redness, itching, and dry skin.
It is recommended to use a mask that narrows pores, taking into account the individual characteristics of the epidermis and the presence of contraindications.
To remove mask remnants, cosmetologists advise using infusions based on medicinal herbs. You can replace the broth with water, after boiling it for five minutes.
For safety, it is recommended to use a solution to remove the mask at a temperature of no more than 250C.
After completing the cleansing procedure and tightening the pores, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer to the face.

Result of cleansing masks

Cleansing the pores of the epidermis from skin secretions, epidermal scales, and dust.
The effect of mask ingredients on the deep layers of the skin.
Improving oxygen exchange between epidermal cells.
Skin moisturizing.
Narrowing of pores.
Metabolic processes and tissue nutrition increase.
Improves complexion.

Preparatory stage before applying the mask at home

Face cleansing masks are applied only to prepared skin. If you apply cosmetics to dirty skin, you can not only get the opposite effect, but also worsen the original condition of the epidermis.

It is recommended to select free time in advance for the pore cleansing procedure. You can’t make cleansing masks before going outside, at night.

Use a clean swab moistened with lotion to remove make-up from your face.
Rinse skin with warm boiled water.
Apply a warm compress to your face. Clogged pores will be easier to clean if you remove the oily film from the surface of the skin. For compresses, it is recommended to use decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs.

Natural cosmetics for the face: simple recipes for enlarged pores

How to clean pores yourself at home? Facial cleansing can be done with lactic and fruit acids (fermented milk products, vegetables, fruits).

1. Serum mask to cleanse the epidermis

The only ingredient in the mask is serum.

After morning hygiene procedures, apply the serum to damp skin.
Using circular massaging movements, distribute the composition over the entire surface of the skin, avoiding the area around the eyes.
Allow the serum to absorb into the skin.
Remove any remaining product from the face three minutes after application.

The mask is not recommended for use by women with sensitive skin prone to redness.

2. Mask for narrowing pores (anti-acne)

Egg white dries the epidermis, smoothes the skin, and tightens pores. It is not recommended for use with reduced sebaceous secretion.

Separate the white from the yolk.
Using a clean, flat brush, apply the white to the face, excluding the upper and lower eyelids.
After the first layer has dried, apply the protein a second time.
Remove the mask with warm water after 15 minutes.

It is not recommended to talk during the procedure. The mask can be used as a preparatory step for applying daytime and evening makeup.

3. Oatmeal mask for oily skin

To prepare a remedy for enlarged pores, it is recommended to use finely ground flakes.

Pour 50 g of flakes into a glass container.
Pour hot water over the cereal.
After fifteen minutes, stir the mixture until smooth.
Apply the product to a clean, dry face, excluding the upper lip area.
Cover the mask with a thin layer of gauze.

The exposure time of the mask is half an hour. Oatmeal should be washed off with warm water and a nourishing cream should be applied. Suitable for women with combination skin.

4. Cleansing pores with white clay

Enlarged pores on the skin of the face noticeably narrow after the first use of a cosmetic product.

White clay – 60 g
Lemon juice – half a teaspoon
Water – 50 ml
Honey – 30 g

How to cook:

Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a separate container.
Mix clay with water until smooth.
Add lemon juice and honey to the mixture
Mix the ingredients with a wooden stick.
Apply the product to clean skin, avoiding the upper lip and eyelids.
Remove masks after fifteen minutes.

5. Gelatin mask for facial pores for dry skin

Honey – 30 g
Gelatin – 25 g
Glycerin oil – 40 ml
Chamomile decoction – 30 ml

Cooking technique:

Make a decoction of chamomile.
Dilute gelatin powder with chamomile infusion.
Place the mixture in a water bath, stirring the mixture periodically with a wooden stick.
Add the remaining ingredients to the prepared gelatin mixture and mix everything.
Cool the solution to a temperature of 250C.
Using a brush, apply the mask to the face, excluding the nasolabial triangle and eyelids.
The procedure time is half an hour.

It is recommended to apply the cosmetic product in two layers. After the time has passed, remove the remaining drug with a cotton pad soaked in cold water.

6. Honey massage to cleanse the face of enlarged pores

It is recommended to use flower honey for the procedure. Honey mask is suitable for all skin types.

Melt 30 g of honey in a water bath.
Cool the honey composition.
Apply a small amount of honey to your forehead, cheeks, and chin.
Using your fingers, make patting movements along the cosmetic lines, moving from the center to the periphery (do not touch the area of ​​the lower and upper eyelids).
After fifteen minutes, a white coating forms on the skin.

To remove honey from the face, it is recommended to use a clean piece of gauze soaked in cold boiled water. The procedure must be carried out ten times, once every two days. After the massage, deep cleaning of the pores occurs, the gaps in the epidermis are tightened, the skin becomes smooth, elastic, and toned.

7. Rosemary mask for oily skin against enlarged pores, acne, boils

Water – 1 glass
Rosemary – 1 sprig
Ground black pepper – 20 g
Apple cider vinegar – 50 ml

Preparation:

Pour water into a container and put it on fire.
After boiling, add pepper and rosemary to the water; reduce heat on the stove.
Boil the solution until the composition is reduced by half.
Allow the mixture to cool to thirty degrees.
Add vinegar.

It is recommended to use the mask before going to bed after hygiene procedures. The exposure time on the skin is 8 hours. In the morning, wash off the mask with warm water and apply moisturizer.

Medical preparations for making masks

Acetylsalicylic acid

Aspirin is used at elevated temperatures as a pain reliever. Acetylsalicylic acid can also be used as the main ingredient in preparing a mask for skin with wide pores.

Who should not use masks with aspirin?

During pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Individual intolerance.
Microcracks in facial skin.
With excessive peeling of the top layer of skin.
Respiratory tract diseases.

Acetylsalicylic acid should not be used after sunbathing.

The nuances of preparing a mask:

Tablet forms of the drug are used as the main ingredient.
The effect of the medication occurs within three hours after applying the mask.
Acetylsalicylic acid enhances the effects of sunlight. After using a mask with aspirin in the summer, it is recommended to apply sunscreen.
When using aspirin in a course, it is recommended to adjust the composition before each use.

How to cook:

Acetylsalicylic acid – two tablets
Sea salt without additives – 30 g
Flower honey – 15 g

Mix the ingredients and immediately apply to the surface of the skin. Use your fingers to make several massage movements without touching the skin around the eyes. After a few minutes, remove any remaining product with boiled water.

How to get rid of blackheads using activated carbon

Attention: it is strictly forbidden to use charcoal after mechanical cleansing of the face.

Technique for preparing and applying cosmetics:

Grind five charcoal tablets in a glass container to a powdery state.
Add warm milk to the coal.
Stir the mixture until it becomes a homogeneous thick paste.
Apply a charcoal mask to steamed skin.
Use your fingers to massage your forehead, cheeks, and chin.
Leave the product on for fifteen minutes
Wash off the mask as usual.

How to care for your skin after using masks

To ensure that the effect of the mask lasts for a long time, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

Avoid using cosmetics based on mineral oils. The film formed after using such cosmetics disrupts metabolic processes in the epidermis and clogs pores.
It is not recommended to use oily face creams.
When applying makeup, it is recommended to use light base foundations.

help solve the problem. I'm a teenager. age I had big skin problems. After millions of attempts to cope with the problem using folk remedies and with the help of a cosmetologist/dermatologist, my skin burned. I walked like a beet for a week))) now the result is very enlarged pores, dry skin and flaking. The skin is very sensitive. Almost immediately either acne or terrible peeling. I don’t use foundation, powder, or any creams. I don’t use anything else at all - at least the acne goes away. I was disappointed in everything. nothing helps. Can anyone recommend anything effective? I will be grateful to everyone!

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you need to choose gentle care, drink at least 1.5 liters of water and eat right. Care: cleanser, toner, moisturizer, eye cream. Try drugstore cosmetics, just ask for samples, otherwise you'll throw away your money. Cosmetic sites to help you

Don't mess around with drugstore and non-pharmacy cosmetics.
1) The skin needs to be intensively moisturized. Moisturizers are unnecessary crap. Moisturizing is creating a greenhouse effect on the skin. This should be done with emollients. These include petroleum jelly and various natural oils (hazelnut, grape seed, jojoba). Start with Vaseline oil at night for 3-4 days, then switch to natural oils. The layer should be thin and invisible.
2) When the skin comes to its senses a little, you can start using Noreva Exfoliac Acnomega 200 cream. This cream is not for problem skin with acne. THIS is a must-have cream for everyone. Apply once a day in the evening for a few minutes and rinse with water. Then apply oil. When the skin gets used to it, a few minutes can be extended to an hour. But wash it off anyway.
3) Instead of water, you can wash your face and remove the cream with something that astringents your pores. Green tea, for example. Or a decoction of oak bark.
All. Do not need anything else. Neither you nor anyone else. In a month, your skin will thank you.

Author, don’t do as you are advised here! None of these people have seen what your skin actually looks like, what you described is absolutely not enough to start a course of treatment. Spare no expense and go for a consultation at a clinic with a good reputation, this is your skin and your face, and non-professional advice can only make it worse.

Author, don’t do as you are advised here! None of these people have seen what your skin actually looks like, what you described is absolutely not enough to start a course of treatment. Spare no expense and go for a consultation at a clinic with a good reputation, this is your skin and your face, and non-professional advice can only make it worse.

Masks from Polysorb helped me with acne, although after them I need to moisturize my face with cream and drank Polysorb for 2 weeks, it cleanses the body and face, now there are no acne.

Be careful with oils. I smeared myself with them every day for two weeks. At first the skin became parsley, and then it became dry and there was a feeling that it was sunburned. I found a big thread here about oils, everything was like that.

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If you don’t have money for a cosmetologist, then apply a rich baby cream like Alice or Morozko. They quickly remove dryness and flaking. But you can’t use them for long - they will clog your pores.

Tanyusha111, you got me tired of advertising Polysorb. Because of you, I lost the desire to try it.

Everything is fine with oils. Wipe your skin with chlorhexidine before applying oil. Drink a lot of water, as already said. Eat fewer carbohydrates.

Author, don’t do as you are advised here! None of these people have seen what your skin actually looks like, what you described is absolutely not enough to start a course of treatment. Spare no expense and go for a consultation at a clinic with a good reputation, this is your skin and your face, and non-professional advice can only make it worse.

Everything is fine with oils. Wipe your skin with chlorhexidine before applying oil. Drink a lot of water, as already said. Eat fewer carbohydrates.

If you don’t have money for a cosmetologist, then apply a rich baby cream like Alice or Morozko. They quickly remove dryness and flaking. But you can’t use them for long - they will clog your pores.

It is best to make masks at home; there are plenty of recipes on the Internet. For example, if your skin is problematic, you can make a cleansing oatmeal mask; if you have dry skin, add honey and olive oil to the oatmeal. It is necessary to nourish the skin from the inside. And don’t forget to use the cream, I use a moisturizing cream from Beauty Cosmetics, so far nothing else has worked for me.

It is best to make masks at home; there are plenty of recipes on the Internet. For example, if your skin is problematic, you can make a cleansing oatmeal mask; if you have dry skin, add honey and olive oil to the oatmeal. It is necessary to nourish the skin from the inside. And don’t forget to use the cream, I use a moisturizing cream from Beauty Cosmetics, so far nothing else has worked for me.

Panthenol spray and various tonics and creams,
It’s just that panthenol is an analogue of vitamin B5, it restores, moisturizes pores, tightens acne, does not remove acne, but helps fight them

I also have dry skin and it’s natural for me. I am not a dermatologist or cosmetologist and I don’t know what to advise you. If you want, take care of your skin the way I do. Until I was 25, I made masks for myself at home from strawberries, cucumber and sour cream. Avoid aloe masks because they are caustic and dry out your face. After 25 years, in addition to masks made from strawberries, cucumbers and sour cream, use face cream. Whenever you buy a face cream, carefully read what skin it is for. Each cream always says what skin type this cream is for. Avoid creams for oily and normal skin because they are very weak for you. I buy myself a moisturizer for dry skin. I always use the cream if I feel that my face is dry, after a shower and when I go to the beach. My favorite cream is a moisturizing cream for dry skin from Christian Dior and the cream is called: "Dior." And this cream also smells very nice, just like my favorite perfume: “Zhidor.” I highly recommend it. And most importantly, visit a cosmetologist 2 times a year. Preferably in January and July, when it is very cold and very hot and your skin is very defenseless. You can visit a cosmetologist from the age of 16 to preserve your beauty for a long time. I went around all the beauty salons in the city until I found the one that brought my skin back to normal. The younger you are, the fewer procedures you will need in a beauty salon and the less expenses you will spend on these same salons. In a beauty salon, you must tell the cosmetologist about all your skin problems. Be sure to do a facial cleansing and mask. If you are older, they will make cream masks for you. Very adult ladies are also given very rich masks to get rid of wrinkles, and if they really need to look young for a while, they are injected with Botax. To be honest, I wouldn’t risk it, but I don’t need it yet. They also give massages in beauty salons and this is very beneficial for facial skin. I highly recommend it to you, Author.