Longing for clear and glowing skin but visible pores make their way to the scene? Do you want to get rid of the pores blocking your fun? I know how hard it is to find suitable cosmetics to hide your pores 24 hours, especially with sensitive and oily skin.

But the “one in a million dollar” question is… What your can your HOME offer for you?

Maybe you just need to do some “beauty-searching” within your home to help you minimize those craters on your face. But oops! Save your pocket because I have beauty secrets that are effective. Just look in EVERY PART of your home and later on you can discover tips you never knew existed. Try to do the following:

  1. Avoid stress. According to studies it is one of the causes of having many large pores.
  2. Have regular cleaning. You need to maintain cleanliness especially to your pillowcases, bedsheet and blankets. These things have a twofold effect: they leave dirt that can irritate your skin and the can clog your pores.
  3. Use Ripe Papaya as a Toner. It helps in removing and unclogging pores. Just put it on your face and keep it in 20 mins.
  4. Apply Banana Peel as an Antiseptic. It is a natural antiseptic that gently cleanses the pores in the skin. Just put in onto your face 10-15 mins every alternate day.
  5. Wear Tomato as a Facial Mask. The natural acids of the tomato reduces the open pores of the skin just used it 10-12 mins everyday to achieve a well-toned skin.
  6. Wrap Ice cubes as Smoothener. Aside from refreshing the skin, ice cubes wrapped in a cloth can reduce the size of the pores on your face. It gives you a smoother feel but be aware that this shouldn’t be done frequently.
  7. Non-comedogenic cleansers. Rather than buying any other cleanser, find one that is labeled as “non-comedogenic” to avoid clogging pores.
  8. Use lukewarm water to clean your face to make your pores release the dirt beneath it.
  9. Be gentle in washing your face. Pat it using a clean towel instead of rubbing it.
  10. Wash your face twice a day. Do one in the morning before you apply make-up and in the evening before you sleep.
  11. Use drugstore make-up to avoid irritation and saturation of strong chemicals in your pores. Drugstore make-ups are usually dermatologist tested and there is no better product than one approved by a doctor!
  12. Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Having large pores is very natural, but letting it to be out of your control should never be normal. Just follow these beauty care tips and enjoy the perks of being resourceful and wise in your own home.

Beauty Care Routine to Reduce Stretch Marks

A large percentage of the world’s population is under the clutches of the skin condition called stretch marks or often referred medically as Striae Distensae. This condition rarely causes serious medical problems but is a common cause of anxiety for the affected. Various beauty care products are emerging from this justifiable need. These products are made for anyone since stretch marks are so common. You, your pregnant neighbor, your 15-year old niece, or your partner can have them. It happens more often to women than men. In fact, about 70% of adolescent women and 90% of pregnant suffer from stretch marks at some point of their lives.

For women, having stretch marks is highly inevitable since pregnancy is one of its main causes.  Rapid weight changes, puberty, and genes are also possible agents. It’s true that these marks can be a stressor but it doesn’t mean there is no remedy. There are many ways to say goodbye to these marks and say hello to your bikini body. The following regimens are beauty secrets to a smoother future (for your skin).

Homemade remedies

Treating your stretch marks doesn’t need to be costly. Organic materials at your home can be an affordable and accessible solution.

1.    Potato Juice

Potatoes contain vitamins and minerals that promote the growth of new skin cells and can also hydrate your skin.

Chop a fresh potato into thick slices. Then rub the potato over the stretch mark for a few minutes. Finally, remove the potatoes and wash the surface with lukewarm water.

2.    Sugar

Sugar acts is a natural exfoliant with a dual function: removal of dead skin cells and growth of new cells.

Combine two tablespoons of white sugar, lemon juice, and natural olive oil. Mix properly and apply on the marks.

3.    Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera contains antioxidants that could hydrate and protect the skin.

Take some organic aloe gel. Dab the gel over the affected surface. Allow the gel to dry then wash it off with lukewarm water.

4.    Olive Oil

Olive oil contains high squalene contents which smoothens the skin.

Take three teaspoons of olive oil then heat it in the microwave until the oil is lukewarm. Massage the warm oil into the marks.

5.    Castor Oil

Castor oil contains a high amount of fatty acids that smoothes and softens the skin.

Apply castor oil into the affected area. Gently rub it for thirty minutes before washing it off.

Stretch marks have persisted for a long time but thanks to technology, we’ve found a means to counter it. We can always rely on our local dermatologists for help. However, the best practice will forever be prevention. Always take good care of your skin and be well.