Get Rid of Large Pores and Blemishes

No matter how good you are taking care of your face, large pores will always pop up. Sometimes, just letting them be is the best. If they are really bothering you, here are some good ways to shrink 'em!

Steps

 * 1) Steam your face. Steaming your face will open your pores and unplug them. Simply fill a basin with extra warm water. Make sure the water is not scalding hot. Hold your face over the basin for 1 to 3 minutes.
 * 2) Grab a washcloth and drench it in lemon and pineapple juice. Place the washcloth firmly on your face for one minute. Then rinse your skin with warm water. Lemon and pineapple juice contain natural enzymes that tighten and firm the face and purify and brighten the skin. Lemon particularly has the ability to cleanse and shrink the appearance of pores. You can purchase lemon juice and pineapple juice from your local grocery.
 * 3) Apply ice cubes to your face. Place the ice cubes gently along your pores for 15 to 30 seconds. This will have a tightening effect on your skin.
 * 4) Eat more citrus fruits. Oranges produce firmer skin and rebuild collagen, which may contribute to increasing the elasticity of your skin and reducing your pore walls. Tangerines also have this effect.
 * 5) Use toothpaste. Spreading toothpaste on your face can help get rid of large pores.

Tips

 * Always be careful not to leave a huge mess!
 * Don't get the lemon juice in your eyes. The citric acid burns!!
 * Before you start, make sure you have everything within reach.
 * Some skin products also work. A good brand is Neutrogena.
 * Put a dab of toothpaste on the blemish; leave it on till dry. Go watch a movie or a t.v show to pass the time. Don't use crest or any kind of minty toothpaste, it burns! Use the kid's Crest gel or flavored toothpaste. It drys and shrinks the pores and it'll be gone. Try to do it daily.
 * Also, always remember NEVER to pick at blemishes, even when they do become nice and dry at they end of their life. Any kind of disturbance to the skin, no matter how small, will irritate the region where it occurs. So sorry, I know it's super tempting, but it's not a good idea. Touching your face as little as possible is the best way to prevent potential scarring.

Warnings

 * Do not oversteam your face! It can result in dry skin and even burns. Also, avoid suctioning your face with pore-cleanser. This only equals more pore irritation and bacteria growth, which means more acne!
 * If any of these methods cause discomfort or pain, stop using them. Pain is your body's way of telling you stop!
 * Don't try these all together at once. Try one tip and if it doesn't seem to help, try another one. You don't wanna over do it!

Things You'll Need

 * Lemon Juice
 * Pineapple Juice
 * Wide basin/bowl
 * Warm water
 * Soft, clean washcloth
 * Ice cubes
 * Oranges (for eating)

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