When the collagen levels on your face are too relaxed or you’re not getting enough of it into your system, that can also result in large pores. One way to

combat this issue is to eat the kinds of foods that have collagen in them. Some of them include cabbage, carrots (click here for a delicious carrot soup

recipe), flaxseeds, black or green olives, oranges and any red fruits or vegetables.

Did you know that caffeine helps to tighten up the appearance of pores? That’s why you can’t go wrong with applying a caffeine cream to your face. You can purchase

one, or you can make it yourself. 

If you want to apply a homemade cream to your entire body, combine two cups of coffee grounds to a half-cup of sea

salt and three tablespoons of plain yogurt. Mix it all together and apply it directly to your body (avoiding your eyes) after a hot shower. Let it only sit on

your face for 30-45 seconds, the rest of your body for a couple of minutes. Rinse first with warm water to remove the cream, then cool water to tighten up your

pores.

When the pH levels on your face are imbalanced, that can also affect how your pores appear. Something that can restore them to the level they need to be is

a good toner for your skin. 

One of the cheapest and most effective ones around is witch hazel. Not only does it keep your skin tone, but witch hazel also

fades blemishes, lightens the dark circles underneath your eyes, shrinks swollen veins, and if you rinse your mouth out with it, witch hazel can also heal canker sores and bleeding

gums.

If you have sebum stored up in your face and blocking your pores, it’s going to stretch them out. One way to keep your pores clean and clear is to

steam your face once a week. 

One of the easiest ways to do it is to boil a pot of hot water, add an essential oil like lavender, tea tree

oil or clary sage to the water, remove it from the stove, place a towel over your head and hover over the pot for 5-7 minutes. It will cleanse your

skin and can clear out your sinuses too.

Keep same hypoallergenic towelettes around for after you work out. That will keep all of the sweat and bacteria on your face from building up in your pores. If you’d

prefer to make some of your own, click here for some step-by-step instructions.

One of the most effective ways to keep sebum and dry skin from collecting into your pores is to exfoliate your skin. There are exfoliants you can purchase at your

local drug store, or you can try a recipe from home. You can mash up a couple of strawberries and rub them onto your face. You can mix a teaspoon

of brown sugar with a half-teaspoon of olive oil and gentle massage it onto your skin. You can also put some honey on your face and let it sit for

10 minutes. It’s an exfoliant and natural humectant so your skin will stay nice and soft. 

Just make sure to exfoliate your skin while it’s damp and to only do

it once or twice a week. More than that will irritate your skin’s layers and could learn to mild abrasions or breakouts. But if you do it just right, you’ll

have healthier-looking pores, for sure.