Why Do Some People Have Large Pores?

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Reasons For Large Pores 

Oily Skin

Our bodies produce sebum, an oily substance we secrete to make the skin waterproof and to keep it from drying out. People who naturally have oily skin tend to have larger pores. This happens because when oil and dirt collect in your skin, your skin swells and your pores look larger than they normally would. Some people may also associate large pores with severe acne, but this isn't always the case. One reason for the misconception may be that small divots formed by acne scarring may look like enlarged pores.

Age

As you get older your skin loses its elasticity, which can cause pores to look bigger. Furthermore, sun has an accumulative effect. Meaning, the older you are, the more you've been exposed to the sun. This affects the appearance of pores. It makes your skin thicken, causing skin cells to collect around the edges of your pores, which stretch them out.

Sex

In general, males tend to have larger pores than females. Women might experience enlarged pores more often during hormonal changes, particularly during menstruation.

Genetics

If one or both of your parents have large pores, you might also have or eventually experience a similar condition.

Many of the factors which contribute to large pores are unpreventable. So, generally the best thing to do is disguise it.

Treatments for Large Pores

Large pores cannot actually shrink. That doesn't mean, there is nothing you can do. The appearance of pores can be temporarily reduced.

Keep Your Face Clean

Use a gentle cleanser twice a day, especially after you perspire to prevent oil from building up. Don't scrub too much. Over-dry skin compensates by producing even more sebum. Similarly, be sure not to scrub your skin with a washcloth or other abrasive materials. Using an exfoliating cleanser once a week will help, because it breaks down dead skin cells that clog pores and gives your skin a smoother appearance. Pore-minimising creams contain ingredients that boost the skin's production of glycoaminoglycans, which help to firm the skin around pores, minimising their appearance.

Retinol Creams

Applying a topical retinoid solution will only reduce the appearance of large pores. But you can also dissolve bacteria that cause acne and treat sun damage at the same time. You should always use sunscreen to protect your skin and keep large pores from becoming worse.

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Secret Tip #2 : Treating acne and acne scars simultaneously

If you are trying to treat both acne and acne scars simultaneously use 1/4 pump of tea tree and 1/4 pump of eucalyptus to your face cream. Although rosehip is very effective in treating scars and stretch marks, it aggravates acne.

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Secret Tip 1 : Acne & Dandruff

Did you know that most people who suffer from acne also suffer from dandruff? Good news! All you need is our certified organic tea tree oil. It treats both. Add 1 pump to your conditioner and 1/2 pump to your face cream. 

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HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS ON THE SKIN

I'm personally a fan of utilising essential oils not just for aromatherapy but for skin care as well. I wanted to share with you some easy methods on how I use them. Essential oils, the right ones anyway are truly multi-functional serums. 

In future posts, I will go though how I use individual essential oils and what they're good for. In the meantime, I hope you will try these methods out with the essential oils you are already using.

Warning - Not all essential oils are appropriate for use in all of the following methods.  Click HERE to find out where Tea Tree, Rosehip, Argan, Lemongrass and Eucalyptus can be used safety.

In Face Cream

We like to keep it simple - Place the amount of face cream you would normally use in the palm of your clean hand. Add 1/2 pump or 1/4 pump (if your skin is sensitive) to your face cream. Rub your hands together, throughly mixing the essential oil to your face cream. Do not rub in, but pat formula gently onto face. Do this quickly to prevent the essential oil from evaporating.

In Body Moisturiser

Method 1:

Add 1/2 pump to oil-based body moisturiser (the amount you would use on your whole body) or 1 pump to water-based body moisturiser into a small mixing bowl and stir well. Smother generously onto the body. 

Water based body moisturisers are viscous and thin in texture. Oil based moisturisers are usually sold in tubs and are thick and creamy. Oil-based moisturisers make a better base when mixed with essential oils. So, less is required.

Method 2:

This method is appropriate for target treatment. For example, if you were treating cellulite on just your upper thigh : use 1/4 pump of lemongrass oil to the amount of moisturiser you would use on just your thighs. Mix in the palms of your hands by rubbing it together and applying quickly onto target area.

In a Hot Bath

Add 3-4 pumps into a fully drawn warm or hot bath with bath salts. The bath salts will break up the oils. If you are having a luxurious milk bath, bath salts are not necessary. The milk will break up the oils.

Alternatively, if you don't enjoy using bath salts, you can pre-mix the essential oils with 1/2 a glass of milk. This will also break-up the essential oils. Pour the milk-oil mixture into the bath.

Remember - Do not add the essential oils while the bath is being drawn as the essential oils will evaporate. Only add the oils just before you step into the bath.

As A Warm Compress

Add 1 pump of essential oil to a small bowl of warm water. Soak your hand towel into it and place onto forehead or infected cut.

Directly Onto Skin

Not all essential oils can be used directly onto skin as they can cause hypersensitivity. Carrier oils like Argan, Rosehip and Sweet Almond Oil are safe to use pure, directly onto skin or hair.

Lavender is the only essential oil that many essential oil encyclopaedias mention as safe to use directly onto skin. 

Rarely would we suggest using even small amounts dabbed directly onto skin. The exception would be Tea Tree onto acne and Lemongrass onto a cold-sore. Simply use a very small amount onto the tip of a cotton bud and dab (not rub) onto a stubborn pimple or cold-sore. It will kill the bacteria without drying out the surrounding skin like pharmacy bought pimple creams. Lemongrass oil is safe if accidentally ingested in small amounts. However, you need to be extra careful with Eucalyptus oil. It has been known to be toxic when ingested. This is one of the reasons we do not recommend its use on the face. Tea-tree is a better alternative.

In A Spritz Bottle

Add 2 pumps to 500ml of water in a spritz/spray bottle. Shake well before use. Use to scent your body or hair. Use Eucalyptus which is high in anti-bacterial qualities as a body spray to keep pimples, insects and other infections at bay.

Massage

There are so many recipes for great massage oils. But we try and keep it simple. Simply add 1/2 pump of essential oil (tea tree, lmongrass, eucalyptus) to 3 pumps of carrier oil (rosehip, argan). About the house - olive oil can also be used as a carrier base. Please do not use baby oil as a base. It will defeat the purpose of using our certified organic, chemical free oils.

Baby oils are mineral oils (petroleum products) usually containing aloe vera extract, Vit E, acetate and fragrance. Mineral oils clog pores causing pimples, and contain chemicals which may be harmful to your skin.