Battling against those bad looking pimples, acne and blackheads starts with acknowledging the fact that a good pore cleanser is something you must include in your everyday routine. The only way to have a clean spotless face is to regularly clean your pores and prevent the dirt, sweat and oil gathering inside of them thus forming those bad looking spots. An effective pore cleanser also prevents acne from popping out because an acne is nothing else than a clogged pore that somehow got infected. If this is your first time using a pore cleanser you might get confused about what should you get, because there is many different opinions about which way for cleansing pores is more effective. Many people prefer electronic pore cleansers while others are in favor of liquid pore cleansers. Which one is really better depends ,off course only on persons preferences but there are some general fact that could help you decide between those two.

Electronic pore cleansers are cosmetic gadgets that suck out the dirt, oil and sweat from your pores. Many people are skeptical about this devices because there may be a small possibility to bruise yourself in this process. If you really like the idea of getting an electronic pore cleanser, don’t be let this discourage you. If you carefully follow the instructions nothing bad can happen. You will probably be very pleased to know that this type of pore cleanser removes blackheads very effectively and deeply so it can prevent your future skin problems.

Liquid pore cleansers are usually mild cleaning formulas and their pore cleansing abilities are the result of micro granules that they contain. That granules are abrasive and they exfoliate the skin. When you apply the cleanser and rub it in your face, that granules scrape off the dead skin cells so after the use your skin is much brighter and softer. The truth, however, is that these granules can’t go deep into the pores and clean them completely. That especially goes if you have oily skin and large and deep pores. They do remove smaller blackheads but usually only scrape off the top part of the bigger ones so that pores still remain clogged.

If I could cast my vote, I would definitely give it to electronic pore cleansers. They are practical, efficient and some of them don’t cost more than a regular liquid pore cleanser.

Pore Cleansers and Pore Size

pore cleaningLarge pores are, have been and will be a problem for many people. It’s not just a esthetic problem but also a health problem because clogged large pores are much easier to get infected and turn into acne. Not to mention that they look really bad. Off course, there are many ways to camouflage them with make up but that’s just covering up the problem, not solving it. What causes enlarged pores? Well many factors. Some of them you can’t control, like skin type, puberty, hormonal changes. Other factors are: sun damage, poor cleansing, too much makeup, smoking, dehydration. You will agree that this factors are under your control and when it comes to beauty, you can’t allow yourself to be lazy. Large pores are something you have to deal with in an early stage so it doesn’t get worse. So how can a pore cleanser help you with reducing pore size?

First- When you are choosing a pore cleanser read costumer reviews. Pick the one that has positive comments about reducing pore size. Suction based pore cleansers and strips are proven to be the best way for people that have large pores. You see, lathers can be a good choice for people that have a blackhead here and there but if you have oily skin with a lot of blackheads you want to make sure to pick the pore cleanser that will clean your pores completely so they can reduce.

Second- When you get a pore cleanser it’s important not to forget to use it 2-3 times a week. If you leave your pores clogged the dirt and the oil will keep piling in an already clogged pore and the pore will keep expanding.

Third- After you finish your treatment use some of the well known techniques for shrinking pores. Rinse your face first with warm water to get all of the leftover impurities off your face and then soak your face into cold water. Cold water will shrink your pores. You can also use lemon juice or a homemade lemon juice and egg white mask as they have the same effect.

The most important thing is to have in mind that you can’t reduce the size of your pores if you don’t clean them good first. When a pore is clean you can use homemade remedies for shrinking and that way your pore will accumulate less dirt the next time.