Enlarged Pores 101

Most people have enlarged pores, but have no idea how they got there or how to get rid of them.

All of these pollutants sit on the surface of your skin and can become lodged inside your pores. As the pore gets packed with more and more junk, the pore neck suffocates.

The pore neck is the rim of the pore that keeps the pore closed. As it suffocates under a combined force of bacteria and pollution, the neck relaxes it's hold. This causes the pore to open up and become enlarged.

As you can see from this diagram, normal pores are held closed by a healthy pore neck.

Heavy buildup causes the pore neck to suffocate and become enlarged.

Enlarged pores typically are found on your nose, forehead, and cheeks.

These are the areas that are most prone to excess oil. Oil and dead skin cells are the biggest culprits for creating enlarged pores. Only by controlling your oil and eliminating your dead skin cells will you see a change in the number of enlarged pores you have.

Most skin care products actually make your skin more oily. Typical cleansers contain detergents that strip the skin of its natural oil. When this happens your oil glands go into overdrive to replenish the oil and protect your skin.

The best rule of thumb when using any cleanser: don't use it if it produces suds or contains detergents!

Dead skin cells also contribute to your enlarged pore problems. These are cells that build up on the surface of your skin and dull your complexion. Only by regularly exfoliating 2-3 times a week will you be able to get rid of the dead skin cells that are building up in your pores.

Once you've started taking care of your skin with an proper cleanser and exfoliating regularly, you still may not see a immediate change in the enlarged pores you already have.

You may have had enlarged pores for years. Your pores will not bounce back immediately, but if you're patient and continue taking care of your skin properly, gradually your pores will shrink down.

L'Bri Pure n' Natural does have a product that has been shown to shrink enlarged pores. The Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel is a soothing gel designed to reduce puffiness and firm fine lines around your eye area. I've found that it also works great to shrink enlarged pores and encourage your pore neck to firm up.

Here's the best skin care routine to follow when trying to reduce enlarged pores with L'Bri Pure n' Natural Products.

Monday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Exfoliator, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer
Tuesday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer
Wednesday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Exfoliator, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer
Thursday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer
Friday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer
Saturday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Exfoliator, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer
Sunday	Morning: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer Evening: Cleanser, Freshener, Eye Gel, Moisturizer

This routine may look complicated, but it will actually only take you 2 minutes a day!

L'Bri offers three natural exfoliating products that can work with any skin type to eliminate dead skin cells, wash away waxy buildup, and reveal your smooth, fresh skin to the world.

To discover the difference natural, effective, detergent-free products can have for your skin, please take advantage of L'Bri's Sampling Program. Click here to learn how you can try the skin care routine for a week for just $6.75.