Home Remedy For Open Pores

Open or large pores on the skin are a beauty concern for many and can also contribute to problems like acne and blackheads, especially for people with oily skin. Similarly, open pores worsen with increasing age as the skin loses elasticity. Genetics, stress, and a poor skin care routine also contribute to open pores. You can try some inexpensive, easy and natural home remedies to minimize the appearance of open pores.

Baking Soda
Baking soda works as a gentle exfoliating agent, removing excess oil, dirt and debris from your skin.

• Mix two tablespoons each of baking soda and lukewarm water.
• Apply the mixture on your skin and massage in circular motion for a few seconds.
• Finally, rinse it off with cool water.
• Repeat the process daily for five to seven days. Then reduce the frequency to three to five times a week for a few weeks.

Ice
Ice works as a simple and effective home remedy to help shrink large pores due to its skin tightening effect.

• Wrap a few ice cubes in a clean washcloth and hold it on your skin for 15 to 30 seconds. Do this a few times daily. You can reduce the frequency of use when you see improvement.
• Alternatively, you can simply wash your face with ice cold water once daily.
• To enhance the benefits of this remedy, infuse the water for ice cubes with cucumber juice, apple juice, green tea or rose water.

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How to Tone Your Hips and Thighs

The lower body is a big trouble spot for many people, especially women. there are many effective techniques, simple lifestyle changes and dietary choices to reduce fat from your hips and thighs and tone them up.

1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is great for losing extra fat from your body, including your thighs and hips.
coconut oil improves your metabolism and reduces hunger cravings.

• Massage your thighs and hips with warm coconut oil for 10 minutes twice daily.
• Also, use extra-virgin coconut oil for cooking.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps breakdown fat and hence prevents the accumulation of body fat. Containing
minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium, it also helps flush out toxins and prevent water retention.

• Mix 3 parts raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with one part olive oil or coconut oil. Use it to massage your hips and thighs for 10 minutes. Leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse it off with water. Follow this remedy 2 times daily.
• Another option is to mix 2 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and a little honey in a glass of water. Drink it daily in the morning, preferably before having your breakfast.

3. Sea Salt
Sea salt will help tone and tighten the skin on your hips and thighs.  Celtic sea salt is packed with minerals, which help reduce excess body fat and keep your body hydrated.

• In a tub of warm water, add 2 cups of sea salt and mix thoroughly.
• Add 6 to 8 drops of any essential oil.
• Soak your body in this relaxing water for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Enjoy this bath a few times a week.

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