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If you have large pores on your face, you can probably see them when you look up close. Your pores are your hair's follicles, which are all over your body. However, they are most easily seen on your face. Here are some ways to shrink your pores and start acne treatment.  

Clean Your Face Daily

Just like with many other facial remedies, cleansing your face should be top priority. Make sure you are cleaning your face twice a day with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. This ingredient can help to reduce dead skin cells on your skin, which often clog pores when they are open. With fewer dead skin cells, the pores will eventually close and minimize. The salicylic acid can also help to remove excess oil from your skin, which also makes your pores look larger.

Exfoliate Your Skin

When you have large pores, it is also important to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis. Your large pores are likely filling with dead skin cells, so by exfoliating, you can remove those dead skin cells and hopefully shrink your pores. Regular exfoliating also helps to reduce the appearance of large pores as it helps to smooth out and soften your face. If you don't have an exfoliating scrub, you can try using a washcloth when you use your regular cleanser. The texture of the washcloth can provide an easy exfoliant to remove those dead skin cells.

Protect Your Skin

Another way to reduce your pores is by speeding up the cell production. When there is low production of skin cells, it causes your skin to work even harder, which can then make the pores look large. You can avoid this by wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays. Wearing sunscreen every day is something you should do anyway as it helps reduce the risk of skin cancer and sun spots.

Get a Steam

A facial steam is an effective way to reduce your pores. You can easily do a steam at home with a few simple supplies. Fill a bowl with hot water and some fresh herbs, including basil, rosemary, lavender and mint. Cover the top of the bowl with a dishtowel and let it sit covered for a few minutes. Remove the towel and put your face over the bowl for several minutes. Place the towel over your head as you do so. The steam will bring up moisture and oxygen to your face to help clean out the pores, eventually causing them to minimize. Rinse your face after the steam and pat it dry with a clean towel.