[Tanya Marie Squirrel]

when your pores need an overhaul:

for some, who work in dirty ,oily, or high heat environments, you may occasionally need something to cleanse and reduce the size of your pores. smaller pores aid in helping one's face look smooth and youthful. it also gives an even base for your foundation to glide over, not like trying to fill tiny potholes..(sorry for the imagery).

once a pore gets anysort of dirt inside, it becomes a blackhead (verification needed), then enlarges the pore, as the body tries to encapsulate the foreign object. sweating naturally clears the pores, however there are some OTC things that help clean and clear the pores.

one such product is SeaBreeze, by Avon. I was able to avoid bad acne when I was younger , as Seabreeze is an astringent ( you don't want to tighten the pores around that junk in them) .it helps tighten the skin and close the pores.. however, there are some natural at-home cures that are supposed to work. Remember, applying makeup daily can also clog the pores.. so its best to at least try to clean your face with astringent at once a week if not twice. I like the feeling that an astringent gives to your skin.. cool, clean , tight.
Natural remedies for closing pores:
http://7beautytips.com/how-to-shrink-large-pores/

also , bijore makes pore strips.. good for dredging out any black heads or other pore-clogging stuff.. best to use before using astringent. I have used the pore strips, I swear by them.