A woman using a sauna to cleanse her pores.
There are several ways to clear clogged pores, some better than others. The best time to cleanse clogged pores is after a long, hot shower. The heat, water, and steam help soften the skin and allow the pores to open. Also, by thoroughly washing your face and hands in the shower, dirt or bacteria are unlikely to enter your pores during the cleansing process.
A pore-refining cleanser can be used to minimize pores.
Other ways to prepare your skin include taking a long, hot shower, sitting in a sauna for 10-15 minutes, or steaming your face. The face can be steamed by filling a sink with very hot water. Hold your face just a few inches above the surface of the water and place a towel over the back of your head. This will keep all the steam in a semi-enclosed area around your face. This method can be painful for people with back or neck problems.
Astringents made from witch hazel can be used to clear clogged pores.
Once the skin is cleansed and vaporized, it must be disinfected. This can be done by applying an astringent made from isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, or tea tree oil to the entire face, except for the area around the eyes and lips. Once this is done, there are three products that can be used to help clear clogged pores. Options are a cleansing mask, scrub, or pore strip.
Using an exfoliator can help cleanse your pores.
A cleansing mask helps remove dirt and excess oil from the pores. The mask usually needs to be dried, which can be difficult in a steamy bathroom. Relaxing in bed or on the couch is a great way to wait while the mask does its job. When the mask dries, it is removed from the face or washed off.
A pore strip is a lot like an exfoliating mask, except instead of being a gel or liquid, it sits on your skin like a damp piece of paper. Pore strips cleanse clogged pores by sticking to the dirt and oil in the pores and pulling it out when the strip dries. These strips are usually formed to clear clogged pores in specific areas like the forehead, nose, and chin.
A scrub is a product that contains a rough substance, such as salt, sugar, or ground fruit pits. When rubbed on the face with warm water, the product helps remove dead skin cells and cleanses clogged pores.