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How do I Choose the Best Pore Lotion?

Diane Goettel
Diane Goettel
Diane Goettel
Diane Goettel

Pore lotion is a beauty product that is intended for use on the face and is supposed to help clean and minimize pores. It is important to choose a pore lotion that matches your skin type. Other criteria to consider when choosing any kind of lotion you will use on your face are whether the product you're considering includes proper moisturizer and sunscreen.

One of the many things that people focused on their skin strive for is small pores. Pores can become enlarged in a number of ways, but the most common reason for enlarged pores is an excess of oil, buildup of dead skin cells, or dirt. When there is a buildup in the pores, they stretch and become enlarged. Even after being cleared out, they pores can remain enlarged.

Pore lotion.
Pore lotion.

In addition to helping to minimize your pores, a moisturizer must also meet the other important needs of your skin. If you have oily skin, for example, you will need a lightweight pore lotion that that will help to control the amount of oil that your skin produces. Moisturizers made with tea tree oil and seaweed are often good for this purpose. On the other hand, if you have dry skin, you will need a pore lotion that will also keep your skin hydrated.

There are many lotions on the market that can minimize pores.
There are many lotions on the market that can minimize pores.

Once you have narrowed down the pore lotion options according to your skin type, you can begin researching each option. One consideration should be the SPF of the lotion. If you do not use any other product on your face, then you may want to choose a lotion that has SPF 15 or higher to protect your skin from sun damage. If you already regularly use an all-over face cosmetic that contains SPF, this may not be a factor.

Another important consideration is price. Some budget brands offer pore lotion for as little as $8 US Dollars (USD), while other luxury brand options can cost $100 USD or more. Once you have identified your price range, then you can begin testing products and checking customer reviews. The Internet is a good place to look customer reviews.

If you are serious about reducing the size and visibility of your pores, then you may want to begin a daily regimen using multiple products to clear, shrink, and minimize your pores. Exfoliating the face or using a pore-refining mask once a week can be a big help. It is also important to thoroughly cleanse the skin daily to clear away any excess oil or debris from the pores. Finishing with a pore lotion can be the final step in a daily beauty routine.

Diane Goettel
Diane Goettel

In addition to her work as a freelance writer for WiseGEEK, Diane is the executive editor of Black Lawrence Press, an independent publishing company based in upstate New York. She has also edited several anthologies, the e-newsletter Sapling, and The Adirondack Review. Diane has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. from Brooklyn College.

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Diane Goettel
Diane Goettel

In addition to her work as a freelance writer for WiseGEEK, Diane is the executive editor of Black Lawrence Press, an independent publishing company based in upstate New York. She has also edited several anthologies, the e-newsletter Sapling, and The Adirondack Review. Diane has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. from Brooklyn College.

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    • Pore lotion.
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    • There are many lotions on the market that can minimize pores.
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      There are many lotions on the market that can minimize pores.