How do you make pores smaller?

I have tried all sorts of over the counter meds but nothing works....go figure|||vaseline intensive care advanced healing lotion|||yea, the first poster is correct, since taht really worked for me.|||I don%26#039;t know how to make them smaller, but I can give you a great tip. Don%26#039;t apply your foundation with your finger. The warmth from your finger tips opens your pores. Apply with a make-up sponge. Hope this helps.|||yup like the 1st person sed vaseline...n sometimes tea tree oil|||I have a very simple solution for you, that works, PLUS gives you great, smooth and perfectly complected skin. Every night, I use Olay nightly cleansing face wipes. Run one of the towellets under hot water, which will open your pores due to the high temperatured condition it%26#039;s under so they aren%26#039;t smothered, and make sure to lather it up, then thoroughly cleanse your face for complete rejuvenation. After that, rinse out the wipe under COLD water, and wipe the cleansing material off left on your face, along with the other areas as well. This will close the pores because of the lowered temperature. The icy hot patch is similar on muscles, except in the reverse direction. After about three days of doing this, you should see some good results. If you want a more satisfying result, buy the daily wipes and do that in the morning when you first wake up, and the nightly wipes right before you go to bed. Hope it works for you :) It does for everyone else!|||microdermabrasion!|||Large Pores


“Why do pores appear larger than life? Anything that attracts


attention or expands their natural architecture magnifies their


appearance. These can be dealt with. However, the closer you look in


the mirror, the larger those pores are going to appear. If you have a


habit of examining your skin in the magnifying side of your beauty


mirror, perhaps it isn’t really your best friend. So put it aside and


address these factors that really do play havoc with your pores.”





Blackheads and enlarged pores often go hand-in-hand. Blackheads can


either expand pores or simply focus attention on them. But pores can


appear larger than life for many reasons, blackheads being but one of


them.”





This site goes on to recommend many of the products I have posted


further along in the answer.


http://www.dermadoctor.com/pages/newsletter90.asp?WID=%7B504AFEA9-1308-4646-A67C-33F444424F7E%7D











“Large pores are a concern for many women. Although you cannot change


your pore size, you can minimize or %26quot;tighten%26quot; the skin, making pores


appear smaller.


Because pores often appear larger when oil and dirt get trapped in


them, the first step is to keep the area clean. Daily cleansing and


toning are a must. A clay mask once a week will also help to deeply


cleanse and tighten the skin (use the time to %26quot;think%26quot; your pores


smaller)!





The good news is skin-care companies are getting the message.


Neutrogena has a Pore Refining Line with alpha hydroxy acids and


Retinol to even and smooth the skin. Particularly exciting is their


Pore Refining Mattifier, which is used in place of your foundation or


under it. The Mattifier utilizes silicone to absorb oil and control


shine and will act as a foundation primer -- filling in uneven skin.”


http://magazines.ivillage.com/redbook/experts/expert/qas/0,,284485_293192,00.html








“Pores are tiny openings in the skin through which hair follicles


emerge. On certain areas of the body, such as the nose or central


portion of the face, the pores are more prominent. This is because the


sebaceous glands surrounding the hair follicle are larger, producing


more oil. Often the pores get clogged with dead skin cells making them


appear more prominent.





A pore%26#039;s size can be shrunk but only temporarily. Products that


contain alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic) or Retin-A help unclog pores


and can control oil and sebum production. Regular exfoliation will


help loosen dirt and dead skin from clogged pores. The new


pore-cleansing strips currently on the market can also temporarily


make pores appear smaller, but they are not a deep treatment; they


remove only the top of whatever%26#039;s plugging the pores. A consistent and


good home skin care regimen is your best remedy to temporarily reduce


the size of large and visible pores on your face. Consult your skin


care professional for a program that works for you and fits your daily


activities, environment and lifestyle.”


http://www.nreagan.com/merchant/education/answers_and_advice/skincare/











“Large pores, unfortunately, are genetic, but in most cases pores


aren’t as “large” as you think. But for those who do have them, they


are often a source of worry, so nzgirl has decided it’s time to


liberate yourself from your pore problems…”





There are a few other ways to reduce the appearance of your pores. We


recommend that you…


- Eat plenty of fresh fish, vegetables and fruit – especially berries and melon.


- Reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet. Choose “good


fats” like avocado over saturated fats.


- Swap your usual moisturiser for one specifically designed for


minimising the appearance of pores. I’ve been using Neutrogena’s Pore


Refining Cream for 3 months and the large pores around my nose have


definitely become less noticeable.”


http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/3397











Products and Treatments:


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Retin-A (tretinoin, a form of vitamin A)


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“…helps to unblock pores, so that the skins natural oil producing


glands can function normally. In addition, tretinoin increases the


turnover of the skin cells, which aids the natural exfoliation of the


outer layers of skin. This also helps to unblock pores and decrease


the formation of blackheads (comedones) and spots. It may take six to


eight weeks before definite beneficial effects on the skin can be


seen.” Please read the warnings on this page as to the indications


and contraindications of this product.


http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100002258.html





“There are many different treatments and combinations of treatments.


If a problem persists with the use of over-the-counter aids it is


probably a good idea to see a dermatologist. There are four kinds of


acne and it could be that a person is trying to treat the wrong kind;


a dermatologist can diagnosis which type of acne is occurring and


treat it properly. Benzoyl Peroxide will get after the bacteria that


is the initiator of acne. Further, research also shows that Benzoyl


Peroxide will get rid of the hair follicle of dead cells to prevent


further plugging of pores.





Salicylic Acid will remain near the surface of the skin to clean out


pores and reduce the reaction from blackheads and whiteheads.


Proper skin care can be very subjective to an individual. Some people


have dry skin, others have oily skin, some have a reaction to soaps,


etc. It%26#039;s best to use mild cleansers with lukewarm water. Really hot


water and harsh scrubbing are not necessary; in fact they can cause


more harm than good to the skin. As far as creams and lotions, stay


away from ones that leave a greasy film on your skin. It is important


to find a skin regimen that works for you and then stick to it--a


routine will help to keep your skin healthy.”


http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/familymedicine/studenthealth/acne.html











Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA%26#039;s)


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“Fruit acids don%26#039;t dissolve the oil, nor do they stop the skin from


producing oil. Rather, they work on removing the top dead layer of


skin, which is a combination of stale oil and dead, dry cells. This


removal takes away the excessive oils without stripping the body of


its natural moisture. Moreover, the removal of this layer stimulates


the lower skin levels to produce a healthy, normal level of skin


growth. Fruit acids may help diminish obvious pores because this top


dead layer often becomes caught in the follicle, stretching the


opening. By keeping the pores free of unwanted material, the pores can


shrink in size.





The use of fruit acids for oily skin will refine and brighten the


complexion, making it look soft, less oily, and smoother. One final


bonus is the effect on water balance. All skin needs moisture--whether


it be normal, dry, or oily. In the traditional treatment of oily skin


we remove the moisture when we remove the oil. Fruit acids stimulate


the skin to produce natural moisturizing factor stimulated by a fruit


acid holds a thousand times its weight in water. The result is a


natural plump texture without excessive oiliness.”


http://www.jasoncosmetics.com/oily_skin.html





Glycolic creams are very highly recommended for blackheads removal. It


helps in skin peeling, effectively unclogging the pores and


smoothening the skin surface.”


http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/skin_disorders/blackheads.htm





When looking for an product containing AHA, keep in mind that it may


go by the following names:


· glycolic acid


· lactic acid


· malic acid


· citric acid


· glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate


· alpha-hydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha-hydroxyethanoate


· alpha-hydroxyoctanoic acid


· alpha-hydroxycaprylic acid


· hydroxycaprylic acid


· mixed fruit acid


· tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids


· triple fruit acid


· sugar cane extract


· alpha hydroxy and botanical complex


· L-alpha hydroxy acid


· glycomer in crosslinked fatty acids alpha nutrium (three AHAs)


http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-aha.html








Some AHA products:


http://www.drugstore.com/templates/brand/default.asp?brand=8227%26amp;aid=336064%26amp;aparam=xsp76888





http://skincarerx.com/aha.html?x=44.0.30











“Go to your pharmacy and ask for a cleanser and toner that contain


salicylic acid, which loosens blackheads. You should be able to


purchase products over the counter. If this doesn%26#039;t help, a


dermatologist can prescribe retinoids that are even more effective in


unblocking pores. Remember, never try to remove your own blackheads by


squeezing them. You may cause them to become inflamed and a pimple


will develop.”


http://www.ym.com/jsp/beauty/beauty101/jan3003.jsp








Other products


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“Benzoyl Peroxide, Resorcinol, Sulfur, Azelaic Acid, Alcohol, and


Acetic acid are some of the treatments discussed on this site.


Prescription remedies are covered as well.”





I recommend you visit a good dermatologist who can prescribe the


correct therapy for you. Your doctor may recommend oral antibiotics


for a time, or even birth control pills, to be taken along with a


topical treatment.


http://www.continuingeducation.com/pharmtech/acne/acne.pdf











“Acne treatments work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin


cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection or a combination of all


three. Many of these treatments are referred to as comedolytics. A


comedolytic is a substance that loosens the plugs in clogged pores and


lets the pores open. Most common active ingredients in these


preparations are benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, resorcinol, and


sulfur, either alone or in combination.





There is a seemingly never-ending array of OTC acne treatments with


more being offered every day. The most recent products to enter the


market include body washes, facial cloths, and acne patches. There are


lotions, gels, creams and soaps, which may contain moisturizers and


other ingredients helpful, or not. Each works a little differently.”


http://www.continuingeducation.com/pharmtech/acne/acne.pdf|||Try Mary Kay%26#039;s 3 in 1 Cleanser! It cleanses, exfoliates and tones!! Toning or freshning is what closes and refines pores! Also cold water works if you dont have toner!!


Good Luck!|||order proactive|||well i know that hot water or steam opens your pores and cold water closes them. So whatever product ur using...use cold water. Keep your face clean and dont touch it a lot because you have a lot of oils on ur fingers.