Homemade Pore Strips
Have you ever tried those Biore blackhead pore strips from the drugstore? They work great but they can be expensive. I’m going to show you how to make your own homemade version for just pennies and with one ingredient.
Here’s what you need:
Knox gelatin. You can find it in the baking section of your supermarket. It’s near the Jello. Make sure you get plain unflavored gelatin and don’t buy actual Jello. You can also buy it on Amazon.
Directions
Take one teaspoon of gelatin
Two teaspoons of water
Mix them together in a shot glass. Then microwave it for 10 seconds.
It looks like goo. Test it to make sure it’s not too hot and smear it all over your nose, chin and forehead (or wherever you have clogged pores) and let it dry. If you smear it on too thinly it will be difficult to peel off. You can help speed up the drying process by using a blow dryer over your face.
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Make sure it is completely dry and peel it off. You will know it’s completely dry because it will feel really tight. All the nasty gunk that has been sitting in your pores will come up with it. It’s pretty gross yet strangely satisfying. Your skin will feel smooth and healthy. Follow up with a swipe of toner over your face and your favorite moisturizer.
Tips:
- Stay clear of your eyebrows. The hardened gelatin will rip out eyebrow hairs if you accidentally get any on them.
- Wash and exfoliate your skin and then steam it over a bowl of hot water to open up your pores before applying the gelatin
- You can apply the gelatin to your whole face to get it super clean. Once you peel off the gelatin your face will feel super soft. Just be careful if you have sensitive skin because it can kind of have that “ripping off a band-aid” feeling
If you try making these homemade pore strips, let me know how it goes!
I wonder if I could use this on my feet?!
Such an awesome tip, thanks for taking time to post this.
Its on my face right now and hopefully it works! The only problem so far is that it actually smells really bad…but other than that…so smart!
Just tried this. I definitely did not make it thick enough, and trying to peel it off of my face was quite a task. Don't go sparingly with the mixture! Lather it on well or you will struggle trying to peel it. The parts that I was actually able to peel off did work, thankfully! I saw some of my blackheads on the peelings (gross but satisfactory!) However I still have many left over. Maybe a second round in a few days will help to get the other blackheads.
I'm trying it out now as well. It definitely feels likes it's working but I cannot get over the smell! Maybe a light colored jello will be better next time. Other than the smell, it's working great!
I didn't realize that knox gelatine, when mixed with water would smell like baby vomit. I saw another recipe for this but using milk instead of water. Talk about gross. It smells like i just dipped my face in puke but it's very sticky so i think it's going to work 🙂
I am laughing so hard..
My mom suggested this, about to use it
I wonder if honey could be mixed in with it as well or agave.
I'm not sure that the gelatin will harden like it is supposed to if you add honey or agave. If you try it please let us know how it works for you!
Can one use the vegetarian “gelatin” thing or like agar agar instead?
Very nice, the smell is gross but it works!
Add a drop of an essential oil for the smell.
I'm trying it right know, but the smell, it smells like wet dog or i don't know
I am getting ready to try this. I am glad I read about the smell a head of time. the note about the eyebrows….could this be used as a waxing alternative as well….
Awesome. I love it worked just like the strips. 🙂
I had to check on the dog because I thought she had pooped inside. Worked wonders though!
Don't use cherry flavor gelatin, even though it does smell nice 😉
why shouldn't you use cherry flavored gelatin?
i just did this but i added a couple drops of almond extract and it didn't smell like wet dog! 😀
Hi everyone 🙂 It seems like a lot of people have tried this with success. I would like to try it, but kindly request some advice. I don't have a microwave, has anyone tried warming gently on the stove, and if so, what setting and for how long? Thanks in advance 🙂 -Amanda
My mom won't let me use regular gelatine- is it possible to use a vegetarian version instead? Please reply, I am ridden with acne and balckheads. 🙁
This is amazing, it's really works but it hurts a little bit when you starts pulling out. Make sure avoid any site with hair like eyebrows, upper lip or side of the face or near hairline. It will rip out all that hair and it will be too painful. Your skin will look and feel so smooth after the treatment.
I mix it with milk instead, lactic acid is a very gentle exfoliant.
I used green tea as the water not too bad of a smell
ive mixed with honey before and worked well although i applied a thin layer and couldnt get it to peel in some places so had to wash it off with a warm cloth
I just tried this. I added a drop of melaleuca/tea tree oil and that worked with the smell. I also used 1.5 tsp milk instead of water. I didn't really get any blackheads, that I saw, though I don't have many in the first place. I will try it again, but I'll put it on thicker in the places with blackheads (i.e. around nostrils). My skin feels super smooth!
I’m going to try this today and use the tea tree oil. Does anyone know what other essential oils might work to mask the smell?
Eucalyptus or lavender would probably work great!