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How to Get Rid of Blocked Pores

  • Posted on April 1, 2010 at 12:37 pm

For many people, one of the most annoying skin problems is blocked pores. Nearly everyone will have them at some point, and while for most people they are a temporary problem, for some they seem to get stubborn and don’t want to give up. While there isn’t a skin care cream that can magically clear all your pores, there are various steps you can take to help unblock them and keep them unblocked.

Ideally the first step in waging war against blocked pores is to go and have a professional deep cleansing facial. However this can be fairly expensive and not all of us have the money or time to have this done, so a DIY home facial is going to be the next best thing. By giving you skin a deep cleanse, you are paving the way for much clearer, cleaner skin in the future, which will be a lot easier to maintain.

Steaming your facial skin is a great way to loosen up dirt and grime that is set into your pores and making yo skin look clogged and unhealthy. Be careful when doing this as it is possible to burn yourself with steam. You can get facial steamers that are designed specifically for home facials, however if you don’t have one of these then a bowl of hot water will work just as well. Make sure you have a good amount of steam coming off the water, then place a towel over your head and let the steam get to work. You can either do this in a bowl, or over the bathroom sink, whichever is more practical. Try and steam your skin for around 3-5 minutes to let the pores open fully.

Once you have steamed your skin, you need to apply a deep cleansing mask. There are many different types available, but the best ones tend to be those that contain some form of clay, as this can draw out deep impurities from your skin. Follow the instructions on the mask carefully to ensure you get the best results. Once you have done a deep cleansing mask,  you need to give your skin a good cleanse, tone and moisturise, but make sure your moisturiser isn’t too heavy or you will just re-clog the pores you have unblocked! It is important to moisturise your skin otherwise it will over produce it’s oil natural oils and this will in turn block pores.

You need to carry out this kind of deep cleanse once a week for at least a month, or until you see a visible difference in the appearance of your blocked pores. Once you are satisfied that they have unblocked, you can more than likely get away with doing this deep cleanse once or twice a month. However, it is important that you thoroughly cleanse you skin every single day, especially if you wear make-up, as leaving your skin dirty overnight will result in more blocked pores and in some cases can lead to spot outbreaks or acne. Skin care cream can really help the appearance of your skin, but only if you give it a good base to work on.

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Skin care for dry and dehydrated skin

  • Posted on October 2, 2009 at 4:25 pm

When choosing a skin care cream it is important to choose the right cream for your skin type. Many people turn to face creams when they feel they are suffering from dry or dehydrated skin. Understanding what causes your skin to feel dry and how best to treat it is the first step in getting the right skin care cream for your needs.

Dry skin and dehydrated skin are actually two very different things. Dry skin results from external factors such as sun exposure, pollution or wind chaffing. Dehydrated skin is a result of an internal factor, and that is dehydration. It is so important to make sure you are consuming enough fluids throughout the day, not only to keep your body functioning well, but also to make sure your skin stays soft, supple and youthful looking. No amount of cream will be able to remedy skin that is actually being dehydrated from the outside, it will simply improve the surface appearance of your skin for a while as it is unable to give your skin cells the water they so desperately need on the inside.

Dry skin however, can really benefit from a lovely rich moisturiser, preferably one that will soothe your skin as it moisturises. Depending on just how dry your skin is there are varying levels of cream that will be able to help bring your skin back to it’s full glory. If you are experiencing dry skin as a result in the change of seasons, when summer ends and central heating comes on, leaving your skin feeling dry and sore, then you want to start using a slightly richer moisturiser on a daily basis in order to restore your skins moisture and protect it from the elements. It is best not to switch straight from a summer moisturiser to a winter one as it may well be too heavy for your skin and block pore, resulting in spots which isn’t the idea! Instead opt for a mid-level moisturiser, if in doubt opt for something that states it is suitable for normal to dry skin, so you can give your skin an extra boost without overloading it.

Another great skin care cream to help you get dry skin re-moisturised is night cream. Night creams are traditionally much heavier than day creams as they are designed to be applied after cleansing and left on overnight, when no make-up need to be applied over them. Night creams are very rich, but can work wonders on dry skin, giving you noticeably softer skin the first morning after use.

If you feel your skin needs more than just a moisturiser, then there are some wonderful blended skin oils designed for facial skincare. Many people believe that oils are far too rich to be used on their faces, but in fact there are many oils that are perfect to rehydrate and condition tired, dry facial skin without causing oily looking skin or blocked pores. You may have to use a little bit of trial and error when finding the right skin care cream for your winter skin care regime, but remember that it can take around 4-6 weeks for your skin to adjust to a new product so don’t be too quick to dismiss something you feel isn’t working.

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