Minimize Pores With A Powerful DIY Lemon-Tomato Mask

Fretting over large pores? While large skin pores are usually genetic or a result of our lack of proper skin care, it is a major cause of skin issue among us women. Yes, we understand our pores or skin glands have a great purpose, (the secretions from the pores of the skin is one of the important immune defenses of the body that protects the inside from the external environment reducing the chance of infection) but large pores are just unpleasant to look at.

Why The Worry About Large Pores?

Large pores equals oily skin. The onslaught of oily skin is especially dire to people who have large pores. Because of the size of the pores, this leads to excess sebum production (substance secreted by our sebaceous glands that prevent hair and skin from drying out) which results to oily skin.

Large pores are prone to skin irritations. Excess sebum production from large pores can result to a number of skin problems like acne, unsightly skin, rashes and blackheads.

Large pores can lead to a cycle of stress and insecurity. You may call it vain, but some people can't stand the sight of oversized pores. It can cause insecurity and discomfort, which can lead to stress and may trigger a vicious cycle of excess sebum production which can leads to other skin problems!

While you can't minimize your pore size without surgery, an easy and inexpensive beauty remedy like this homemade tomato and lemon mask can help reduce the appearance of your skin's pores as well as minimize the excessive sebum production of your skin.

Of Lemons And Tomatoes

Tomatoes make an exceptional skin treatment for large pores as its naturally acidic properties help it balance the skin and get rid of excessive oil. It also has cooling elements to soothe raw skin, and tons of vitamin C and A, brightening dull skin!



Tomatoes are also rich in phytochemicals (hyperlink) that aid in our system's process of preventing diseases and eliminating toxins out of our body, leaving us (and our skin!) healthy and nourished.

Lemon, other the other hand, has many flavorful and healthy uses when added to foods and drinks, but did you know that lemon juice is a natural antiseptic medicine? It helps cure skin dullness, as it is an excellent source of vitamin C. It enhances skin by rejuvenating it from within and thus bringing that lovely glow on your face. Its antiseptic properties also aid in removing blackheads and de-clogging pores with excess sebum.

Now, with these two ingredients in today's inexpensive and effortless DIY mask that merges the skin-enriching properties of lemon and the cooling effect of tomato, you can effectively cleanse and minimizes your pores. You are sure to see a big difference in your skin once you apply this unique blend of ingredients! Enjoy!

LEMON TOMATO MASK

Ingredients:

1 ripe tomato
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. oatmeal

Instructions:

1. Scoop and mash your ripe tomato in a bowl.
2. Place all the ingredients - mashed tomato, lemon juice and oatmeal in a blender, then puree.
3. Apply to clean face and leave on for about 15 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water then pat dry.

Reference:

• https://www.abc.virginia.gov/products/recipes/%7Bced23772-8669-4539-b131-c359786ca3f3%7D

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