Brilio.net - Pores play an important role in maintaining healthy skin by secreting sweat and sebum to maintain moisture and elasticity. However, when they enlarge, pores can become a source of skin problems. This condition generally occurs due to increased oil production by the sebaceous glands, which makes it easier for dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria to accumulate and clog pores.
If not cleaned properly, the blockage can trigger the appearance of blackheads and acne. In addition to excess oil production, other factors that cause enlarged pores are hormonal changes and hot weather. Hormonal fluctuations, especially during puberty, can affect the balance of the skin's natural oil production. Meanwhile, hot temperatures increase the production of sweat and sebum, so that the pores enlarge to accommodate the release of both.
For those of you who are facing this problem, don't worry because there is a natural way to overcome it. One solution that can be tried is to use natural ingredients that are effective and easy to find. As shown by the Instagram account @shiwangivijaywargiya, certain ingredients can help shrink pores naturally and maintain healthy skin.
The account owner uses a mixture of green tea, rice flour, and honey to shrink pores naturally. Green tea has long been known for its high antioxidant content and its benefits for skin health . Reported from the US National Institutes of Health, the polyphenol compounds in green tea have properties as natural antioxidants that can help control excess oil production on the skin.
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In addition, the content of these compounds can also reduce blockages in the pores. Not only that, green tea can also help protect the skin from damage and inflammation thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. With a myriad of benefits, it is not wrong if green tea is often used as the main ingredient for skincare products.
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Rice flour is another natural ingredient that is effective in dealing with pores. Rice flour contains nutrients such as vitamin B, minerals, and amino acids that are useful for providing healthy nutrition to the skin. Rice flour has exfoliating and absorbent properties that can absorb excess oil from the skin and clean the pores, thereby reducing the amount of dirt on the skin.
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Honey is actually rich in antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. According to the School of Botanical and Medical Aesthetics, the combination of these components makes honey effective in helping to clean facial pores from dirt and reduce sebum production. In addition, honey also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are useful in overcoming skin problems that can be triggered by dirty pores, such as blackheads and acne.
Come on, check out how to use these three natural ingredients to shrink pores, as reported by briliobeauty.net from Instagram/@shiwangivijaywargiya on Wednesday (13/12).
Tools and materials:
1. 1 teaspoon of pure honey
2. 1 teaspoon rice flour
3. 1 pack of green tea
4. Small container
Work steps:
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1. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and rice flour in a small bowl.
2. Add 1 packet of green tea powder after that.
3. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
4. Apply this mixture to the face and neck evenly, then let it sit for 10 minutes.
5. After 10 minutes, gently rub the scrub mixture for a few moments.
6. When it is sufficient, rinse with water until clean of residue.
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