Are you tired of buying expensive pore-cleansing plasters? A pore-cleaning plaster is an effective product for preventing blackheads, but it is also a single-use product and can cost you a lot of money if you use it regularly. In fact, this plaster is easy to make yourself at a lower cost than the price of commercial products.
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Method 1 of 3: Using a Plaster of Milk and Gelatin
Step 1. Wash your face with warm water
Before using a pore-cleansing plaster, you should always wash your face first. This step aims to remove dirt and oil on the face. The warm water will also open the pores, increasing the effectiveness of the plaster.
Make sure you don't wear any make-up when using the pore-cleaning plaster
Step 2. Pour a tablespoon of milk and gelatin into a container
Use milk and gelatin in equal proportions. About a tablespoon of each ingredient should suffice. However, the amount you need may be less than that.
- You can use any milk. You can use whole milk, skim milk, almond milk, or even soy milk.
- Instead, use plain gelatin to avoid the entry of other ingredients in the pore cleaning plaster.
- Some people suggest adding a drop of lavender essential oil to the mixture.
Step 3. Stir until evenly distributed
Use a utensil like the brush you'll use later to mix the milk and gelatin together until smooth. When you're done, you should get a thick, thick liquid that's cloudy in color.
Step 4. Heat the mixture of ingredients
You need this mixture warm but not hot. You can heat it in the microwave or on the stove. If you are using a microwave, be sure to place the mixture in a microwave-safe container.
- If using the microwave, heat the mixture for 10 seconds.
- If using a stove, put the mixture in a small container. Heat slowly while stirring. This method allows you to more easily monitor the temperature of the stove. Stop when the mixture is warm but not hot.
Step 5. Allow the mixture to cool slightly
If you are using a microwave, remove the container from the microwave and allow it to cool for 20 seconds. The current mixed color should be darker than before.
Step 6. Check the temperature
Use a brush to check the temperature of the mixture on your hands. The temperature of the mixture should be warm but not hot. Take a small amount of the mixture with a brush and feel the temperature in your hand.
Step 7. Apply the mixture on your face
Use a makeup brush or fingers to spread the mixture onto your face. Be sure to prioritize areas that have previously had acne.
If you use a makeup brush, wash it thoroughly before using it again
Step 8. Wait for the mixture to harden
As it cools, the mixture will harden and form a mask. It may take between 10 to 20 minutes. The longer you wait, the greater the chance that the mask will stick to the dirt in your pores. That way, the dirt in the pores that are lifted will be more. So, a longer wait might be better.
Step 9. Peel off the mask from the face
Start from the outside and peel off the mask that has hardened on your face. Continue peeling off the mask slowly. If the mask is peeled off quickly at once, you may feel sore.
Step 10. Wash your face and apply moisturizer
After peeling off the pore cleansing mask, wash your face with cold water to wash off the residue. Cold water will also close the pores of the face. After that, apply a moisturizer.
Method 2 of 3: Using Egg White Pore Cleansing Plaster
Step 1. Wash your face with warm water
You should always wash your face before using a pore-cleansing plaster to get rid of the dirt and oil. Warm water will also open the pores of the face.
- Be sure to remove makeup before applying the pore-cleansing plaster.
- By opening the pores, warm water will make it easier for the plaster to stick to the dirt in the pores. Thus, the dirt in the pores can be lifted and the formation of blackheads can be prevented.
Step 2. Buy egg whites
To make this pore-cleansing plaster, you'll need an egg white that may be difficult to separate from the yolk. For your convenience, try buying separated egg whites, if available.
- Alternatively, use an egg yolk separator. Crack an egg and let the egg white flow out through the separator. Meanwhile, the egg yolk will be stuck on the surface of the tool. Prepare a container to hold the egg whites underneath.
- You can also crack an egg and put it in a bowl. Then, use the palm of your hand to lift the yolk and transfer it to a separate container.
Step 3. Wet a paper towel with egg white
Place the egg whites in a small bowl, then place two paper towels in it. Make sure all the paper towels are submerged in the egg white.
Alternatively, use a makeup brush to apply the egg white directly to the surface of the face then cover it with a tissue, and use a tissue to apply another layer of egg white on top
Step 4. Apply a tissue that has been moistened with egg white to the surface of the face
Large wipes can cover the entire surface of the face, or at least, most of it. Thus, allowing you to remove multiple blackheads at the same time. Make sure to give priority to the part of the face that has problems, or has or has blackheads.
Step 5. Leave the tissue on your face
The texture of the tissue should harden so that it sticks to the face. The time required may be between 10-20 minutes.
You don't need to divide the tissue into small sheets like the commercially available pore-cleaning plasters. You can just use a large tissue that can cover most of the surface of the face. Thus, this treatment will be easier and faster to do
Step 6. Peel the tissue from the surface of the face
After leaving it on for about 10-20 minutes, gently peel the tissue off your face. Start peeling off from the outer edge of the tissue. Don't pull it too hard so you don't feel pain.
Step 7. Splash cold water on face and apply moisturizer
After peeling off the pore cleansing plaster, wash your face with cold water. A small portion of the tissue may still stick to your face if you don't clean it. After cleansing your face, use a moisturizer.
To close your pores, it's best to use cold water when washing your face after peeling off the pore cleansing plaster
Method 3 of 3: Designing a Maintenance Routine
Step 1. Try different methods
Before deciding to use just one type of cleaning plaster, try several options so you can see which one is most effective. If you're having trouble using a certain type of pore-cleansing plaster, try changing the way you use it.
- Some people report that kitchen paper towels are much more effective than toilet paper at making plaster from egg whites.
- To determine the success rate of the use of plaster, pay attention to the surface of the plaster after peeling. Is there any dirt raised there? If yes, then this plaster has succeeded in clearing the pores.
- Plaster that sticks tightly to the surface of the skin is also a good sign. If the plaster is difficult to peel off, then it is effective.
Step 2. Watch out for acne breakouts
Egg whites may remove blackheads, but they can also cause acne. Sometimes, this problem is temporary. However, if it happens again and again, consider using another method.
Step 3. Repeat the treatment regularly
You can use this treatment when blackheads appear. However, to make sure blackheads don't reappear, try doing this treatment once every 1-2 weeks. Thus, the pores of your face will always be clean and the appearance of blackheads can be prevented.
