Acne problems are something that can be prevented with proper skin care and cleansing but the most common question is – what to do when acnes are already there and how can regular pore cleansing affect this problem? If your acne problems are a hereditary factor, which can be a frequent case of  skin problems, then acnes were something that you couldn’t avoid. You can, however, aid the healing process significantly by cleansing your face properly. The right acne treatment is something that only a doctor can prescribe to you. But pore cleansers, combined with the treatment, can really help in speeding up the healing process. However, it’s extremely important to know what to use and how to use it to make sure you are doing everything in your power to aid the curing process.

1. Your acne treatment is for the acne- not for your entire face. It will help the problem subside, but you still have to cleanse you face from all the impurities that get built up in the pores during the day. This way you enable the skin to breathe and regenerate and help it battle acne more effectively. Cleaning the irritated face is something you must do a few times during the day to prevent more clogged pores and more acne problems.

2. Since your skin is damaged you have to avoid using harsh and abrasive skin cleansers. Don’t irritate an already irritated skin because you can only make the problem become worse. Use mild cleansers, like cream or gel based ones. If you don’t have big acne problems you can even use a gentle scrub- you just have to be very careful and apply it gently. Using non comedogenic oils like castor, olive or jojoba oil , to flush pores is also good. Non comedogenic means that it doesn’t stay in the pores and doesn’t clog them.

3. Get a pore cleanser designed specifically for people with acne problems. These cleansers contain  benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or even both, and help to suppress acne very effectively. Some even say that this is the most effective addition to the prescribed  medical acne treatment. It’s also important to know that your skin may develop the resistance to a specific product after some time so it’s best to use a few different ones to prevent that.

Combination skin is sometimes difficult to deal with because the T zone (the area of the nose and forehead) is oily but the rest of the skin is dry or normal. That’s why this skin type requires the most care and dedication for optimal skin cleansing. It can be done but it will require a little additional effort because you will probably have to use different products for oily and different for dry parts of the face.

For T zone- Oily face parts should be treated with regular cleansers designed for oily skin. Pore cleansing strips are also great for this area because they will provide optimal pore cleansing without damaging the other, more sensitive, parts of the skin. You see, the pores in the nose area are usually larger so they get filled with dirt quickly and cleaning them regularly with a harsh cleanser can cause the dry skin parts to become red and itchy. This problem can easily be solved with strips, just apply the strip over the part you need to clean, press it gently and then pull off.

For dry parts- Dry parts of the face should be cleansed with cream based cleansers which will unclog the pores but will not cause the skin to become even more dry. These cleansers provide moisture and needed vitamins and minerals thus making the skin softer. Gel or cream masks are also a great way of providing hydration for these dry areas. Since the mask can be applied to only targeted, dry areas you can use it very frequently without worrying will it cause the oily T zone to become even more oilier.

For the optimal pore cleansing results combine two types of cleansers, one in the morning and one in the evening. The cleanser you use in the morning should be designed for oily skin, it will relieve your face of excess oil and prevent it become shiny during the day. The cleanser you use in the evening should be a cream cleanser for dry skin. It will provide moisture and nutrients for the dry parts. Face mask is also something you should do at least once a week and for dry parts you can do it even two or three times per week. Make sure you use two different masks- apply the clay mask to oily parts and gel or cream mask to dry parts. That way you will always have perfectly clean, healthy and conditioned skin.

When topic of clogged pores and effective blackhead removal is brought up, the most mentioned problems are the ones connected with oily skin type. Skin of oily type produces much more oil than normally and the pores are much bigger. Big pores are more likely to attain more dirt, oil and dead skin cells and that’s why people with oily skin have more blackheads. For that reason they should dedicate more time to their pore cleansing routines and pick natural products that will clean and condition the skin without over drying it thus forcing it to produce even more oil.

Natural homemade masks are ideal for removing impurities from the skin and they are pretty easy to make. I mean, even since we were kids our moms made us eat fruit and vegetables because they are healthy, right? Well, what’s good for your body inside- it’s good for your body outside. That is quite logical. Cleansing and nourishing face masks are an ideal solution because they are extremely cheap and equally effective as very expensive ones. All the stuff you need can be found in every supermarket so it’s definitely worth trying out. Try these two recipes, for example, I’m sure you will love them.

Tomato facial mask:

Tomato is ideal for shrinking those large pores that are so typical for oily skin. This gentle mask will clean and refresh your skin making it more radiant. The preparation itself is very easy and you need just one tomato and one lemon. First, mash one medium tomato. Add a little bit of grinded lemon peel  and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Wash your face with a regular face cleaner you use every day. Apply the mixture and leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Oatmeal, apple and honey mask:

These ingredients are nature’s top three when it comes to solving oily skin problems. Oatmeal absorbs the excess oil without over drying the skin, apple contains fruit acids that clean and unclog the pores and honey’s antibacterial properties prevent breakouts and acne. Boil one half of an apple and squish it. Add two teaspoons of raw grinded oatmeal and one teaspoon of honey. Mix until you get an even mixture you can apply on the face. Apply the mask on the clean face and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.