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Brilio.net - Having clean skin at all times is something that many people want to achieve. From a beauty perspective, clean skin conditions will make a person less susceptible to various skin problems, so that their appearance will be optimal. So, one of the important points in trying to get healthy skin is to keep your pores clean so they don't get clogged with dirt.
Pores are part of the skin's "respiratory" system which plays a role in the process of regulating body temperature. This process is carried out by constantly producing sweat and sebum (natural oil) from glands in the skin. If a person's pores are small and tight , the skin will generally look smooth, clean and healthy. On the other hand, wide pores can not only trigger various problems, but also give the effect of rough and unclean skin.
Open pores that are wider can trigger the entry of external dirt such as dust and pollution. In the process, this dirt will clog the pores and react with bacteria on the skin, triggering the formation of larger skin diseases such as blackheads and acne. Anyone who experiences this will definitely feel uncomfortable, right?
Well, the size of large open pore cavities is also influenced by many factors. Apart from the age factor which makes skin sag, excess oil production in facial skin can trigger this condition. When this happens, the size of the pores will become enlarged because there is a "load" in that area that must be borne. Apart from that, oily skin type also causes enlarged pores.
However, those of you who face this problem don't need to panic. The reason is, there are lots of natural ingredients out there that you can use as alternative solutions to tighten the size of wide open pores. One of them is using a mixture of carbohydrate sources in the form of rice and flaxseed (hemp seeds), as reported by briliobeauty.net from Instagram @thatsaiangel on Tuesday (13/2).
How useful is rice in making skin pores smoother?
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Compiled from the Clinikally page, rice is a source of carbohydrates as well as the main food that contains many nutrients and compounds that are beneficial for the skin. First, its ability to clean the skin deeply through the phytic acid content can help remove dirt and excess oil that clog pores. As a result, your face will gradually look smoother and not feel greasy.
Apart from that, rice as a source of carbohydrates also has anti-inflammatory properties. These properties mean that rice can help reduce redness and inflammation on the skin, thereby reducing the potential for problems caused by clogged pores. Plus, rice can also help strengthen the skin barrier too, so facial skin will be healthier.
What is flaxseed, and why is it beneficial for the skin?
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Flaxseed, otherwise known as hemp seeds, is high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans. Omega-3 has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation of the skin and reduce acne formation. The fiber in flaxseed helps cleanse pores of dirt and dead skin cells, thereby reducing the risk of dirt buildup which makes pores enlarged. Meanwhile, the active compound lignan has antioxidant properties which can protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
So, you can use the two ingredients above in the following way.
Tools and materials:
- Enough flaxseed
- Enough rice
- 1/2 glass of clean water
- Filter tool
- Small container
Working steps:
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1. Put a little flaxseed and cleaned rice in a pan on the stove (or heating device)
2. Pour 1/2 glass of clean water, then boil until boiling for about 5-10 minutes over low heat
3. After that, strain the gel obtained into a jar or small container
4. Apply the gel to your face evenly while massaging gently
5. Leave it for 10 minutes or until it dries completely
6. After that, rinse this mask mixture with water until it is clean of residue
7. Do this trick regularly to get smooth facial results from open pores.
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