A good number of people face the problem of open pores. For them open pores seem to be a nuisance. And the nastiest part is that these open pores are noticeable, and make you look unattractive. Therefore, let’s see how to get rid off, of these open pores problem and get a smooth skin.

Apply Toner

Toners help in tightening the pores temporarily. Always try to use a good quality toner. Besides using toner, you can even try a very simple method; just wash your face at least 2-4 times a day with ice-cold water. This is the most easy and best way to tighten your pores. This will help significantly in giving your skin a tighter, smoother, and fresher look.

The vegetarian way

Apply pulp of fruits and vegetables like papaya and tomato, as both of them have astringent quality. This will reduce your open pores and will also smoothen your uneven skin texture naturally.

The non-vegetarian way

Egg white works as a wonder for open pores. Heat up egg white with lemon juice for 30 seconds. As soon as the mixture cools down apply it. This will also help in sinking the size of the pores to a great extent.

Scrub on

Use a good facial scrub to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliation will eliminate the dead skin cells. As open pores generally show a tendency to develop blackheads, which cause acne. So make it sure that you don’t develop these ugly blackheads. If you scrub your face on every alternate day, you will soon see that your pores are less visible.

Under cover

If you are going in a party and you do not have time to scrub, simply hide your open pores by applying a concealer followed by an oil-free foundation. But, make it sure that once you are back home, wash your face with a good face wash to remove the foundation and after that apply toner. Foundation serves like a protective layer. This is the best way to cover up open pores.

Some other tips

Fuller’s earth acts as an effective toner for the skin. Apply it once a week for 10 minutes.

Paste of gram flour lightens the skin tone and also tones the skin.

Sandal wood powder paste is also a very effective skin toner.