When facial pores are clogged, the result is often inflammation, zits or blackheads. Skin blemishes can be painful and leave scars if not cared for properly. Treating them at starting stages is the best. Here are some of the best ways to reduce the pores.

One of the best ways comprises of a proper cleansing routine. Make sure to wash your face at least twice a day, with a soap that contains salicylic acid. At the same time, never ever wear makeup to bed. Take time to remove it, wash your face and then have a good night's sleep. This will help unclog the pores and minimize their appearance, to quite an extent.

The other way to clear pores and avoid blemishes is to use steam to open them and release the oils that are clogging them up. Follow these steps
Wash your face and dry the face with a clean towel.
Apply moisturizer under the eyes to keep the delicate skin from drying.
Prepare a bowl of hot water to boiling.
Place your face over the steam of hot water for up to 10 minutes. Wipe off your face with a clean towel every 4 minutes, or as needed, and then re-steam.
Wash your face with cool water and dry with a clean towel or washcloth.
Apply a facial toner made for your skin type, and then apply a facial moisturizer, preferably an oil-free one.

Another way is use a face pack of chickpea flour and curd left for half an hour. Another scrub would be a mixture of ground almond in milk .Make sure you apply the scrub in a circular motion throughout the face except the eyes. Wash your face with cool water and dry with a clean towel or washcloth. Apply a facial toner made for your skin type, and then apply a facial moisturizer, preferably an oil-free one.

If you have excess number of pores on your skin, it is wise to consult a good dermatologist. He might recommend topical creams or treatments, like chemical peel, laser-skin resurfacing, and intense-pulsed-light treatment for you.