Tip Tuesday: Easy DIY Pore Strips

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday April 23, 2013

Blackheads? More like blarrghhhheads. No one likes when these little guys come around. Thankfully, there's a simple, inexpensive DIY to help you get rid of the nasty things.

What you need:

1 Tbsp Unflavored Gelatin
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp Milk (in a microwave-safe bowl)
Sticks to stir with and apply

Here's the how-to:

Mix the gelatin and the milk together until you get a consistency like the one above. Add more milk if needed until you have the right consistency. It will turn to gelatin quickly, so be sure to mix fast. Microwave for 10-15 seconds and immediately apply onto face. Let sit for 30 seconds and peel off to reveal a softer, less blackhead-side of your skin!

Would you try this beauty DIY?

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19 Comments

	on January 09, 2014 Paige said: Anjanie777: I saw a vegan recipe using agar agar, go on pinterest and search "vegan pore strips" I think it used coconut milk as well, which would definitely cut down on the smell too!
	on July 10, 2013 xhiao1994 9,888 said: i tried and it is a little hard to peel off, but in the brighter side, when im done peeling... there really a noticable change.
	on April 27, 2013 Anjanie777 1,682 said: I'm actually allergic to gelatin, I can't even take capsules. Maybe if this can be done with potato starch, or agar or something, I would try it!
	on April 27, 2013 JustUsGirls 3,263 said: Awesome, will definitely need to try this, looks simple enough. Thanks for sharing!
	on April 26, 2013 nscott84 4,013 said: I just might try this
	on April 25, 2013 Racenhawk 2,704 said: nice to know that you can do this at home too
	on April 25, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: I tried to find gelatin today at WalMart and they didn't have any anywhere I looked. I even asked about it, but they didn't have any. Does anyone know where else I can buy some? I really want to try this out.
	on April 25, 2013 shanaz 5,961 said: This TOTALLY WORKS!! Check out this really helpful video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjOB4zS0uE&playnext=1&list=PL23B892C4022589BB&feature=results_main
	on April 25, 2013 KatelynRose1984 20,704 said: This is an awesome idea! To purchase pore strips at the store is quite expensive. This is great!
	on April 24, 2013 greentealover 1,810 said: I'm going to try this! hopefully it doesn't smell too funny...