Dry and sensitive skin can be pretty tricky when it comes to pore cleansing. The problem with this skin type is that it is very easy to get irritated so cleaning must be done extremely carefully. Cosmetic products with a lot of soap or too abrasive microelements must be avoided because they can make the skin even more sensitive, red and dry. Natural, mild exfoliants are definitely the best choice here but I’m sure those sky-high prices of natural cosmetics would make anybody faint!

Well, if we are talking about nature- you don’t need a famous company mixing it and serving it to you packed for the ridiculously high price! Everything your skin needs to be smooth, radiant and blackhead-free can be found in your kitchen cabinet or the nearest grocery store. Your dry skin will especially appreciate fresh natural components without any chemicals added. Try some of these masks and you will be amazed how efficient they are. In fact, they are so yummy you will want to eat them instead of putting them on the face( And you can do that!).

Milk and sugar scrub

Milk and sugar will feed and exfoliate the dry skin. Milk contains AH acids that dissolve dirt and help dead skin cells be removed better. Once the dead cells and dirt are washed off, skin will be able to breathe and renew better. Grayish, dull shade will disappear and the skin will be smoother and more radiant. Mix three teaspoons of milk with one teaspoon of sugar. Feel free to add more sugar or milk if needed because the mass you get should be paste-like. Apply the paste on your face in gentle, circular, massage-like moves and then rinse with lukewarm water. Apply a thin film of moisturizer to soothe the skin.

Honey and sugar cleansing mask

Honey is known for its antibacterial and nourishing properties. This mask is ideal for dry skin but it can be used for other skin types too. Mix one teaspoon of honey, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of yellow sugar. Apply the mixture and gently massage you face. This will unclog the pores and remove dirt. Leave the paste on for 5-10 minutes for honey to soak into skin. When you remove the mask you won’t believe how much softer the skin on your face will be.

There comes a time in every person’s life to start using skin products. The air is getting more and more polluted and all that dirt stays in our pores. Even if you’re not the first one in line in front of the pharmacy as soon as a new face crème is introduced – you’ll have to agree that keeping you face and pores clean is not the matter of fashion but a matter of personal hygiene. So if you are wondering when is the best time to start using pore cleanser, the answer is simple – RIGHT NOW!

So, why should you use a pore cleanser? Well, let me make it simple. Pore cleanser will make all those dark spots disappear. You see, the dark spots are actually a mixture of oil, dead cells and dirt that gets collected in the pores. Not removing those dark spots doesn’t only make your face look bad; it prevents the skin to breathe, because pores exist so the skin can get enough oxygen and moisture to regenerate adequately. So you see, using a pore cleanser will make your skin not only look better, but it will actually be better, healthier and youthful.

What is a pore cleanser? A pore cleanser is available in form of a exfoliate lotion, peel off mask and battery operated suction gadget. The purpose of a pore cleanser is cleaning your pores and making your skin healthy and spot-free. Exfoliates contain abrasive micro granules that go into the pores and clean them thoroughly. The application is simple-you just rub it in and then rinse it off. Peel off mask is a mixture of natural materials and chemicals. It comes in a form of a paste. The paste is applied on the face and neck area, left to dry and then peeled off. Battery operated pore cleansers work by applying suction to the skin. Think of it as a little vacuum cleaner that will suck in all the dirt and leave your pores completely clean. Very simple, right?

It’s recommended to use your pore cleanser approximately 2-3 times a week but it’s good to check the instructions because it may differ from one brand to another. When choosing your pore cleanser make sure it matches your skin type, follow the instructions carefully and be persistent.

Pore cleansers are designed for solving many skin problems like acne, dark spots, pimples etc. Pores on our face are openings of oil glands, and their size is a hereditary factor. That means that nothing you do will make them smaller. However, if pore cleanser is applied regularly it can reduce large pores. If you want to have a beautiful and youthful skin it’s very important to keep your pores clean. That means regularly removing the oil, dead cells and dirt that gets collected on your skin. Pore cleanser unclogs your pores and helps your skin “breathe”. When using a pore cleanser it is important to pay attention to the areas where the pores are very deep. Those areas are cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Also, before using a pore cleanser, make sure you remove all makeup and dirt.

Pore cleansers can be found like:

-Facial cleansers (solutions) and acne astringents
-Suction- based electronic appliances

Facial cleansers usually contain exfoliating beads that scrub the dirt and the dead cells off the face. Most of them have a very mild formulation which is suitable for sensitive skin and everyday use. Facial cleanser is applied after a hot shower, when pores are open. After washing off the cleanser, it’s good to use a toner to tighten the pores and prevent them from collecting dirt. The finishing move is applying a good moisturizer.

Acne astringents usually contain alcohol which is used to reduce the inflammation and dry up the pimples. When choosing your pore cleanser have in mind also that alcohol has negative sides too. Although it can be useful when dealing with the inflammation (pimple), everyday use of alcohol-based pore cleanser can make you more problems. Alcohol dries the skin which makes the oil glands work extra to produce more oil. That, off course, results more skin problems

Suction based electronic appliances are maybe the best way of solving a problem with large pores. Electronic pore cleanser works by applying a low level of suction on the pores, removing the dirt and oil out of them, and making them clean and opened. These pore cleansers have two different suction caps. One is smaller and it’s used for the nose area, and the other is bigger and it’s used for cheeks and chin area. It is used on the clean skin, during or right after a hot bath. After the treatment, proper cleaning and moisturizing are a must.