M 22 years old male, n my face skin type is oily, so I usually get pimples, also I came to know that oily skin people are more likely to get pores, which I am experiencing a few though not visible at all to others. Does aloe Vera helps to reduce pores, if yes please tell me how to apply it on face, please suggest another beneficial home remedy, what should b eaten n what not to. please help. Thank you.

Dr. Sandesh GuptaDermatologist22yrs exp

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Wash your face thoroughly. You want to remove dirt and debris from your pores before applying aloe vera. Use your usual face cleanser or a cleanser formulated for reducing pores. Then use a towel to gently pat your face dry after washing. Extract the gel from the plant. Wash the plant leaves in warm water to remove any surface residue. Dry the leaves with a cloth and using a sharp knife, start from the top of one leaf and cut down the middle until it splits open. Apply the gel to your face. Squeeze a small amount of gel from the cut aloe leaf onto your fingertips. Gently rub the gel onto your skin. Apply gel until your entire face is lightly covered. Leave it on for a few minutes so your pores absorb it. Rinse with warm water, pat your face dry with a towel and apply moisturizer afterward. Make sure you drink fresh, predominantly green juices regularly. A glass of juice has more potential for your skin healing and rejuvenation than any cosmetic procedure or pharmaceutical product you might be tempted to try. Concentrate on foods that help rebuild collagen in your body, such as silica-rich radish, alfalfa, nettles, burdock root, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, sulfur-rich cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, green cabbage), pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, watercress and mustard leaves. Foods high in protein, vitamins A, C and E, copper, zinc and iron all play important roles in collagen formation. You don?t have to be formulaic?you?ll find that if you eat a wide variety of colorful raw foods, you?ll have your all your bases covered. Maintaining your raw plant-based diet is the foundation for any additional external approach you might take toward achieving beautiful skin.  

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