Small openings that appear on the face are known as the skin pores. These are basically the openings of hair follicles and contain sebaceous glands. It makes the face appear dull, aged and unattractive. Individuals who have an oily skin type are more vulnerable to the development of the pores on the face because of the overproduction of sebum. The formation of blackheads and whiteheads further blocks the pores, making them look larger and causing more problems for the skin.

The condition of the pores also worsens when the person goes through stress or has an unhealthy skin. Facial pores can also be a result of varied genetic factors.

These unseemly pores are worsened when the person starts to age as the elasticity of the skin starts deteriorating.

The facial skin has many pores that enable the skin to breathe. But when such pores start to get bigger, they become noticeable even to the naked eyes. Oily and combination skin types are more prone to having enlarged pores because these types of skin produce an increased amount of sebum.

There are several measures that help in minimizing the occurrence of the pores on the skin of an individual. The market is flooded with brands that offer products which claim to minimize facial pores, but these are more often than not, quite expensive. Given thorough research and correct application, it is very easy to reduce the occurrence of facial pores using home remedies.

Here are some home remedies to lessen facial pores effectively:

• Aloe vera:  The aloe vera gel needs to be applied to the pores and massaged well for a few minutes. Allow the gel to sit on the skin for at least ten minutes. After that, rinse the skin with cold water. The aloe vera gel will nourish and cleanse the skin thereby removing the dirt and oil from the pores which are clogged. Its properties result in the pores shrinking almost immediately, making your skin feel tighter. You should preferably make use of fresh aloe vera gel and apply it daily for best results.
• Egg whites: The white of the egg should be mixed with lemon juice and oatmeal to form an even paste. The paste so formed should then be applied on the face and left to sit on the skin for half an hour after which you need to wash it off. The white of the egg is useful for toning and tightening the skin. This results in the shrinking of the facial pores that have gotten bigger. The egg masks are effective remedies for treating the pores that are open and are also considered to be effective on stubborn acne. The egg white, oatmeal, and lemon juice paste should be applied two times a week.
• Apple cider vinegar:  Apple cider vinegar should be diluted with water. A cotton ball needs to be dipped in it and then applied on the face. Allow it to air dry. Apple cider vinegar is a well-known skin cleansing agent that also helps in shrinking the facial pores. This ingredient tightens and tones the skin, as well as, minimizes the inflammation.