In medical terms, the dark pores are known as “open comedones”. If your skin tone is light or olive in color then these dark pores would be noticeable on your legs. When open pores get preserved with bacteria, dirt and oil then the dark pores appear through the air reaches the pores. Therefore the oil found in the pores mixed with oxygen so the pores turn very dark.
How to Get Rid of Dark Pores
Exfoliate is the best way to make yourself far away from these dark pores. Exfoliation is known to be the best step to do so regularly. In this way, the dead skin cells will be removes completely along with abolishing the dirt, sebum and impurities.
- Mix 2 tbsp of sugar with 4 tbsp of olive oil.
- Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda with 1 tsp of warm water.
- Mix some salt with buttermilk and make a paste.
- Mix 2 tbsp of brown sugar, 2 tbsp of aloe vera gel and 1 tsp of lemon juice and whisk it until it becomes like a smooth paste.
- Blend the equal parts of brown sugar and baking soda with water to make a paste.
Instructions:
Select mildly harsh scrubs to exfoliate your skin, concentrate especially on the affected areas or you can apply it to the entire leg with the help of circular motion of your hands for several minutes. Begin with the ankles and work all the way up.
Wipe off gently then rinse with warm water. To close the pores, you should splash the skin with cold water.
