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Last reviewed: 06.07.2025

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Pore-tightening masks are a real salvation for women with oily skin.
After all, the main problem for oily skin is deep and wide pores. Firstly, you must admit – it is unaesthetic. And secondly, a lot of dust, sweat, dirt gets into wide pores, which results in blackheads and pimples. Unfortunately, we do not choose our skin. Its condition is 60% dependent on the genes we got from our mom and dad. But the remaining 40% – external and internal factors – can be fought. A healthy lifestyle, diet, timely cleansing of the face and, most importantly, masks to narrow the pores, and you can count on well-groomed, pleasant-looking skin. Do not forget about your emotional state, avoid stress – it is definitely reflected in your appearance. Women want to prolong their youth at all costs and be beautiful as long as possible. To be honest, making masks to narrow the pores is useful for everyone. Usually, these masks are natural, and the components used in this case perform several functions at once – nutrition, moisturizing, tightening.
The mask for narrowing pores has undeniable advantages - the skin reacts very quickly to the components of the masks, gentle and time-tested folk recipes do not fail))
Remember, it is better to solve the problem at the root (masks to narrow pores) than to hide the defect (branded powders and foundations).
So, you have already decided to make masks and now you need to consider the question of how to do it correctly:
- It is advisable to steam the skin. There are special steam baths. But there are also good old pots of water and a towel on the head. The effect is the same.
- Before applying a pore-tightening mask, do not use a scrub. This is unnecessary stress on the skin.
- If you bought a mask at a pharmacy or store, test it in advance to avoid an allergic reaction. The same applies to homemade masks using different oils, citrus fruits and honey.
- The mask should not be kept on the face for more than 15 minutes.
- Wash off the mask with warm water, you can acidify it a little with lemon juice.
- Do masks no more than once every 8-10 days
Mask for narrowing facial pores
What should be the masks for narrowing the pores of the face? Astringent, degreasing, drying, absorbing skin secretions. We advise you to properly prepare your face for a mask for narrowing the pores. Wash and treat the skin of the face with two percent salicylic alcohol or calendula tincture. Some cosmetologists advise moistening a cotton pad in warm water with Safeguard soap. So, the skin is prepared and dried, now you can apply an even layer of the mask and wait 15-20 minutes. Remember - no grimaces, talking on the mobile phone, facial muscles should not move. Store masks for narrowing the pores of the face are widely available in pharmacies and cosmetic departments of stores. If these masks come with testers, then we strongly advise you to use them - there are cases of allergy to any component of the mask, no one is immune from these manifestations. We also recommend studying the components of the finished mask and taking into account that glycolic, salicylic or dicarboxylic acid can be included in the composition of the mask that narrows the pores of the face, as well as analogs of these acids - tea tree oil or bamboo extract. The above components are responsible for exfoliating the skin.
You need to know exactly what to look for when choosing a mask.
So, the composition should include the following components: glycolic, salicylic or dicarboxylic acid, or their analogues in the form of tea tree oil, bamboo extract.
Masks for narrowing facial pores can be made at home. Moreover, the monetary and time costs are minimal - everything is in your hands. For example,
Egg and cranberry mask
All you need is half a teaspoon of cranberry juice and a beaten egg white. This mask should be applied in several layers. And remember - no more than five minutes, then quickly wash off with a cotton pad soaked in green tea, then cold water. Incredibly easy to prepare
Mask of cottage cheese and cucumber
Any housewife can find a tablespoon of cottage cheese (cottage cheese is not fatty). Mix the cottage cheese mass with cucumber juice. The mask works for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
In winter, we suggest taking advantage of this frequent guest on your dining table.
Sauerkraut mask
Don't laugh, sauerkraut has long been an excellent ingredient for a mask that tightens pores. You don't even need to mix anything here - sauerkraut is applied to a cleansed face for twenty minutes. Alternatively, oat bran is mixed with sauerkraut juice. The mixture is washed off with cold water, and it is advisable to wipe your face with chamomile ice after the procedure.
For patient and exemplary caregivers, we offer a multi-component mask that is very effective.
Milk and honey mask
You will need a teaspoon of milk, the same amount of potato starch, a teaspoon of honey and a little salt. Mix until smooth and apply to cleansed skin for 25 minutes. Wash with warm water, and then definitely with cold water (wiping your face with an ice cube with chamomile infusion is also welcome).
And now a good summer mask, although mint is already sold in stores in winter. Try it and see for yourself how effective this mask is.
Mint and lemon
Grind a quarter of a lemon with mint leaves and add a quarter of a glass of sour milk. The mask should be on the skin for no more than 25 minutes. Wash off with cold water. This is not only a pore-tightening mask. It is also tonic.
White clay and green tea
Clay as a sorbent - absorbs excess fat from the skin of the face, and this is great for oily skin. Dilute the clay with a facial toner or green tea. Apply the gruel with a concentration of sour cream to a cleansed face and hold for about 30 minutes. To increase the tone, you can add a little lemon juice to the mask - a couple of drops. Wash off the mask with cold water.
Effective mask for narrowing pores
Sometimes a mask is not enough. You want to see the result immediately, to feel that the efforts made were not in vain. Or maybe you just have an important meeting or party coming up. Clogged black pores are out of the question. Then here is the recipe for the most effective mask for narrowing pores. This is a mask of egg and lemon. The effect is visible almost instantly. Beat the egg white with lemon juice (a little lemon pulp may get into the mask). You need about a teaspoon of juice. Apply the mask to the skin and wait until it dries. Do not be alarmed by the strange feeling of complete tightness - this is how it was intended. Attention! This mask must be washed off with cold water, it would be very good to also open the refrigerator and take a pre-prepared ice cube. And then wipe your face along the massage lines.
The second most effective way to tighten pores is a clay mask. And the choice of clay is now wide. There are white, black and blue clays, which are used in cosmetology. Ready-made clays have the right consistency. Powdered clays can be mixed with green tea or tonic. The clay will gently smooth your skin, the pores will close, you will feel better - more cheerful and younger.
The third super mega effective mask for narrowing pores is a gelatin mask. Take food-grade instant gelatin (a tablespoon), add two tablespoons of hot water and let it sit for about fifteen minutes. Mix, make sure the mask is uniform in structure and apply to a cleansed face for only 15 minutes. A film will form on the face. This is what needs to be carefully removed. Dust, dirt and excess fat will go away along with the film. After such a mask, the skin should be wiped with lotion and a light moisturizer should be applied.
Pore Tightening Mask Recipe
In the article, we have already given many recipes for a mask to narrow the pores. You already understood that you can buy a mask, you can make it at home. And most importantly, you must use it once every ten days. So which recipe for a mask to narrow the pores is the best? We suggest you do not be shy and try everything - variety has never hurt anyone, and only by trial and error can you find that very cherished mask recipe that suits you individually. We are sharing a couple more recipes, remember)
Clay mask
This mask has a whitening effect, as well as a nourishing and disinfecting effect. These are the properties of kaolin, which is part of the clay. Take the juice of a carrot or a small tomato and mix it with clay until the consistency of thick ordinary sour cream. Apply the resulting mass to a thoroughly cleansed face, avoiding under the eyes. Cosmetologists advise putting a damp gauze with holes for the mouth and eyes on the mask. 20 minutes of peace and quiet, and perhaps light meditation. Think about your beauty. It is important - in such a composition, the clay still needs to be moisturized, otherwise it will dry out the skin of the face. Wash off the mask, wipe the face with a toner and enjoy the effect))).
The next simple to prepare, but very effective mask is oatmeal.
Oatmeal Mask Recipe for Tightening Pores
Pour some lukewarm water over the oat flakes (a little). Let it sit for a while and swell. Apply to the skin for about twenty minutes. Skin softening and pore narrowing are guaranteed. If you grind the same flakes, you will get a scrub effect.
Egg mask for narrowing pores
We take this mask separately from all others. Nature has not come up with anything better for oily skin than an ordinary chicken egg. Therefore, we take the yolk, lemon juice (half a teaspoon), the same amount of honey and a drop of olive oil. Mix. Apply to the face - no more than 20 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm water.
A warm mask is two egg yolks and two teaspoons of natural honey. Before applying to the face, the mask is heated. This will make the effect much stronger. We recommend that you also steam your face before applying this warm mask. A little less than twenty minutes and you can safely wash it off first with warm and then cold water. This mask is also good for the skin of your hands.
Protein mask for narrowing pores
In addition to the yolk, the egg also contains the white. We also boldly use it for our masks to narrow the pores of the face. Take one white, beat it with a whisk, add lemon juice and aloe (a teaspoon each) to the thick white foam. Mix, apply and wash off with warm water after 20 minutes. The effect is simply bombastic!
Reviews of pore tightening masks
Reviews of masks for narrowing pores are only positive. The answer is simple - they really work. The result is refreshed skin, a feeling of tightness, the skin brightens and looks younger before your eyes. And although this effect is not prolonged, but if you do the mask once every 10 days, as cosmetologists advise, you can achieve tangible results in a year. At the same time, the costs are minimal, and the benefits are enormous. It is almost impossible to get rid of enlarged pores forever - you need to undergo complex tests and identify the cause. Most often, it is heredity
Follow a certain diet, sleep at least 8 hours, don't be lazy to make masks - after all, it's only 20 minutes for yourself, and you will be happy. In the morning, a young and cheerful beauty will appear in the mirror. And she will definitely wink at you:)