Skincare Sundays :: DIY Pores Be Gone

It's been a while since a Skincare Sundays post but it's back and with some awesome DIYs!

As the weather cools down I find my skin in need of some serious exfoliation and moisturization. Funny thing is, even though I'm not as oily, my pores maintain their normal pot hole size. Gross. 

So for the past few weekends I've been experimenting with different products as well as DIYs. I thought I'd share this DIY pore shrinker tested for three weeks by yours truly. 

Step 1 :: Zing Scrub 

1 tablespoon of warm honey :: 1 tablespoon of brown sugar :: 3 drops of lemon juice

After cleansing your face, massage the scrub, in circular motions, into pore-plentiful areas for three minutes. Rinse with warm water warm water opens up pores so the dirt can be sucked out!

The warm honey acts as a natural humectant and helps open up pores for the natural lemon acids to zap away any dirt, grime, or oil. Brown sugar scrubs away a layer of dead skin, leaving glowy skin underneath. 

Step 2 :: Apple Astringent

1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar :: 1/2 cup of purified water :: 1 squeezed lemon slice

Mix all three ingredients in a container, preferably with a cap for easy storage. Apply the astringent with a cotton pad. 

Apple cider vinegar balances the skin's pH level which is important because our skin functions the best when it's at its natural pH level. However the environment, different cleansers, etc. disrupt the skin's pH causing the skin to be more susceptible to damage. Apple cide vinegar contains vitamins, minerals, natural enzmyes, and is rich in antioxidants. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial which makes it a great acne fighter. Lemon, as I mentioned before, is a great natural way to banish dirt, grime, and oil.

Happy Sunday everyone!