I tried shrinking my open pores with 5 DIY Indian remedies - Here's what worked!
ETimes | April 22, 2026 11:39 PM CST
Open pores are one of the most Googled skincare issues, which is also one of the most misunderstood ones. I started dealing with open pores around the summer transition, and none of my skin products helped me.
Then, I left my fate to DIY remedies, and the ice therapy picks indeed helped me. From frozen cubes to ice dunks, social media indeed convinced me that ice therapy surely can shrink the pores in minutes.
However, first understand that pores don’t physically open or close, and ice therapy can only tighten the blood vessels for a short period of time. This is a temporary hack that is beneficial for the surface level, but ice therapy cannot help you with long-term treatment.
Even though it’s not a miracle, it still reduces issues of swelling and inflammation, calms active acne, and minimises temporary oiliness and redness as well.
I started 5 types of DIY ice cubes, which came with their own set of benefits.
Rose water ice cubes: Simply freeze pure rose water into cubes and apply this for refreshing-looking skin with less oily texture and a bright glow.
Aloe vera ice cubes: Blend some aloe vera gel with water and freeze it. This combination soothes irritated skin and also reduces issues of redness. Perfect for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Green tea ice cubes: Brew some green tea, and simply cool it down and freeze it. Next, apply this where you will start feeling your skin tighten temporarily, with no oil visibility.
Milk ice cubes: Just freeze diluted milk, and apply the cubes directly. You will feel your skin is turning smoother with a mild brightening effect. However, this is not an ideal option for acne-prone skin.
Turmeric ice cubes: Mix a hint of turmeric powder with water and freeze it. You will see slight brightening over time, and it is great for an occasional glow boost.
But, if you want a long-term solution for open pores, then start with niacinamide serum, which controls oil; retinoids, which boost collagen; AHAs/BHAs, which unclog the pores; and, of course, a good quality sunscreen, which prevents collagen breakdown.
You can think of ice therapy as a quick-fix filter, which is perfect before heading for an event or doing your makeup. But it is not the long-term solution. So, you need science-backed skincare with real consistency.
Then, I left my fate to DIY remedies, and the ice therapy picks indeed helped me. From frozen cubes to ice dunks, social media indeed convinced me that ice therapy surely can shrink the pores in minutes.
However, first understand that pores don’t physically open or close, and ice therapy can only tighten the blood vessels for a short period of time. This is a temporary hack that is beneficial for the surface level, but ice therapy cannot help you with long-term treatment.
Even though it’s not a miracle, it still reduces issues of swelling and inflammation, calms active acne, and minimises temporary oiliness and redness as well.
I started 5 types of DIY ice cubes, which came with their own set of benefits.
Rose water ice cubes: Simply freeze pure rose water into cubes and apply this for refreshing-looking skin with less oily texture and a bright glow.
Aloe vera ice cubes: Blend some aloe vera gel with water and freeze it. This combination soothes irritated skin and also reduces issues of redness. Perfect for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Green tea ice cubes: Brew some green tea, and simply cool it down and freeze it. Next, apply this where you will start feeling your skin tighten temporarily, with no oil visibility.
Milk ice cubes: Just freeze diluted milk, and apply the cubes directly. You will feel your skin is turning smoother with a mild brightening effect. However, this is not an ideal option for acne-prone skin.
Turmeric ice cubes: Mix a hint of turmeric powder with water and freeze it. You will see slight brightening over time, and it is great for an occasional glow boost.
But, if you want a long-term solution for open pores, then start with niacinamide serum, which controls oil; retinoids, which boost collagen; AHAs/BHAs, which unclog the pores; and, of course, a good quality sunscreen, which prevents collagen breakdown.
You can think of ice therapy as a quick-fix filter, which is perfect before heading for an event or doing your makeup. But it is not the long-term solution. So, you need science-backed skincare with real consistency.
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