Due to the activities of the sebaceous glands, large pores occur in the skin. These pores are small openings at the point where hair follicles come out. Due to these pores the face becomes very oily. When the oil secretion becomes excessive, the pores become clogged and get thick. This causes the skin to become coarse. Most of the times these pores occur during the stage in which one attains puberty. This is because at that stage the oil glands start pouring more oil in through the pours causing them to enlarge. There are various home remedies that help in getting rid of the large pores. Here are some of the remedies –

1) The best way curing large pores is by using table salt and buttermilk. The table salt and the buttermilk are mixed well and made in to a thick paste. This paste is then applied thoroughly in the affected areas. The paste is removed with warm water and it should be repeated many times in a week until the condition improves.

2) One can also consider using cleanser with creams like noxema. Rinsing with cool water causes the large pores to shrink while warm water causes them to enlarge.

3) Cucumber and lime juice can also be used to cure large pores. The remedy is made by mixing crushed cucumber and few drops of lemon juice with a little bit of rose water. This paste is kept between two layers in a cloth and is applied to the face. The face is cleaned after 20 minutes.

4) Almond also helps in treating large pores. Paste of almond meal and water when applied to the face helps in reducing the size of the enlarged pores and bringing them to a normal level. The paste is applied for around 20 minutes thoroughly and is then washed off.

5) Washing the face with a medicated cleanser also proves to be useful in reducing the enlarged pores by reducing the surface oil of the face. A good quality skin toner also helps in fighting the large pores. Toners help in removing the oil from the face and cause the pores to close.

6) Rose extract is very helpful in improving the texture of the skin. It helps in decreasing the oil from the as well as it helps in closing the enlarged pores.

7) Egg skin is also very helpful as it is pore shrinler.

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