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Pore minimizing products are just like many other types of skin care products, in that there are literally hundreds of different ones to choose from, and as is to be expected, each manufacturer tells us their specific products are the best. Okay, now before we go any further, we need to clear away any possible confusion regarding skin pores. The size of a person's pores is for the most part determined by one's individual genetics. In under words, there's not really much you can do about the size of your pores. In fact, even if you could do something to make your pores smaller, it certainly wouldn't be advisable because the size of your pores is actually relevant to the type of skin you have. Skin pores allow the skin to distribute natural oils in order to keep one's skin in top condition, and if you do anything to obstruct this delicate balance, you'll inevitably end up experiencing undesirable results. Natural oils produced by the skin rise to the surface, before being distributed over the entire surface. This helps the skin to retain its elasticity, it helps to keep the skin adequately moisturized, and of course it acts as a form of natural barrier against harmful bacteria. Okay, if there is essentially no way to decrease the size of your pores, why do we see so many pore minimizing products being sold? In a nutshell, these products can help to keep the pores in top condition, which in turn means the pores will at least be as small as possible, and a really good product will also reduce the visual appearance of one's pores. Having said all this, many people have pores which are bigger than they should originally be. This isn't because they were born with such big pores, but instead, it's because they frequently allow their pores to become clogged up, and when that happens, the skin will automatically try to compensate by increasing the size of the pores so as to allow the oils to be adequately distributed. Frequent acne breakouts can also lead to enlarged pores, particularly if a person has a tendency to pick and squeeze the pimples. Doing so usually results in the formation of scabs, and of course the scabs block the underlying pores, meaning the skin has fewer pores through which to move oils. As a result, the size of the surrounding pores will increase as the body attempts to correct the problem. Some good basic hygiene, coupled with the use of a good pore minimize will at least help to ensure your pores remain as small as physically possible, and if you choose your product wisely, nobody would even realize you have big pores. Basic hygiene would include washing your face two or three times a day using a gentle, chemical free cleanser. Washing your face more than three times daily isn't recommended as this could cause the skin to produce excessive amounts of oil. You should also exfoliate your skin two or three times a week, and again, only use chemical free exfoliating scrubs. Lastly but not least, choose a good quality pore minimize, bearing in mind that many of the available pore minimizing products contain extremely harsh chemicals. The goal is to clean and open your pores, rather than trying to eliminate them, so for this reason, it's best for you to use an all-natural product. You'll often find that your pores look bigger after a good facial treatment, but don't be put off by this because they'll look noticeably smaller and better after a couple of hours or so. Of course it also goes without saying that you should invest in a good skin moisturizing lotion as well, even if you feel your skin doesn't require any additional moisture. For more information regarding pore minimizing products, along with many other skin care products, please visit my website at http://www.naturalbeautyandskincare.com/. By Kalpana Rajagopalan - a devoted supporter of natural skin care and natural health.
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