Tips to Get a Clean Face Without Pores

One risk of blemish-free skin is large pores. Healthy skin has pores that are clear of makeup, dead skin and environmental debris but pores that are not stretched large enough to see. There are a variety of methods to close pores or shrink the skin while making sure the skin stays blemish-free.

Facewash

• Wash your face daily with a cream or foam that includes retinal, salicylic and alpha hydroxy acids. These ingredients fight the bacteria and dirt that causes acne while digging deep into the pore to clean it. Alpha hydroxy acid works to prevent the skin from stretching and returning to normal size after washing. Retinal acid also works to hold the skin firmly together.

Makeup

• It's important to remove your makeup every night. If you do not remove makeup nightly, it can build up in your pores, stretching the skin. Use a lotion or towelette designed for this purpose. Clean out your pores before washing your face to ensure you get all of the remains out of your pores. These items are available in the skin care aisle.

Topical Creams

• Topical creams containing vitamin C are important to clean your face without stretching the pores. Vitamin C also eases pores and firms the skin to a healthy shape and softness. This vitamin is essential for healthy skin. It is available in topical creams sold over-the-counter or from a dermatologist.