Q: Should I use cold water to close my large
pores?
A: No. Cold
water does not close large pores and can actually irritate the skin. In fact,
there are no muscles around the pore walls, so they cannot open and close. Pores
remain the same size. Pores look bigger to the eye only because dead skin cells,
dirt and oil are trapped within each pore.
To make the size of the pores less
noticeable, rinse with tepid water (which makes skin feel tighter) but not with
cold water.
By the same token, hot water does
not open up pores. Warm water (not hot, which is too irritating to skin)
hydrates the skin, and cleanses it.
Tip: Rinse the skin with
lukewarm water some twenty times after washing. This will clean the skin of any
cleansing material and will hydrate it. Blot gently with a clean, damp
washcloth.
If you have any questions or
comments about this topic, please contact me by
e-mail.
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