I Need To Vent...please Listen!

[FlyyBrownGirl]

I really need to get this off my chest because I am very very frustrated....

I have COMPLETELY and DRASTICALLY changed my diet over the past month in a half to eliminate my acne and be healthier....with good results....BUT...

MY pores on my cheeks seem to be getting BIGGER!!!

My current face routine 2x/day:

Cetaphil Cleanser for Oily Skin

Aveeno Moisturizer (diluted)

Once a week:

Steam my face (shower or bowl) to open my pores...then I deep cleanse with Origins Active Charcoal Mask (two layers for one hour) and exfoliate with Origins Modern Friction. I use Clean and Clear Blackhead astringent and then moisturize.

THATS IT...WHY ARE MY PORES GETTING BIGGER!! Please help...I am super frustrated!!!

 

[karrieann]

They probably just look bigger because you are getting them cleaned out.

You may want to look into a pore minimizer or a face primer if you don't like the results with makeup on.

 

[mimiboo]

Steaming tends to open pores up hugely...maybe you need to cool your face down and relax after the steam, rather then apply a mask immediately - that may actually get into the pores....and make them larger??

B

 

[SexxyKitten]

if you're looking for a good pore minimizer clinique makes an excellent one called "pore minimizer refining lotion"...other than that i agree with others that it's probably because you are cleaning them out and that's making them more noticable.

 

[4getmeNot]

i've heard clinique's was good also.