# Homemeade Skin Care Products The 'How to Pore Strips' Can Be Made Independently By Jordy E | Published 2012-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-pore-strips References: [petitelefant](http://petitelefant.com/how-to-pore-strips/) [Petit Elephant's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-monde-gourmand-x-alice-in-wonderland) 'How to Pore Strips' entry does away with expensive store-bought skincare lines. Bottled creams and scrubs are often filled with harmful chemicals. This harsh reality has made way for [natural beautifying alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-skincare-spotlights). How to Pore Strips' mixture of milk and unflavored gelatin is an intentional take on popular Biore lines. The microwaved substance can be applied all over one's face with a comprehensive cleansing effect. This must be done quickly however as the ingredients harden when removed from the heat. The final step entails a swift [peeling off of the gooey paste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrapeel-off-mask). The strips take away dry, dirty or oily skin, as is the case with more costly and potentially harmful drugstore products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Skincare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market natural skincare products as an alternative to expensive store-bought options filled with harmful chemicals. - **Homemade Beauty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create resources and platforms for individuals to make their own beauty products at home, providing a cost-effective and customizable experience. - **Alternative Skincare Methods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and promote unconventional skincare methods like the homemade 'How to Pore Strips' using common household ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Natural Skincare Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market a range of natural skincare products, such as cleansers, moisturizers, and masks, targeting health-conscious consumers. - **DIY Beauty Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform or community that offers tutorials, recipes, and resources for creating homemade beauty products, catering to the growing demand for DIY solutions. - **Alternative Skincare Solutions Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce and promote unconventional skincare methods using ingredients easily available at home, offering a more affordable and accessible approach to skincare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modeling Pack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derma-modeling-pack.md) - [Pudding-Like Exfoliating Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nourish-nutrient-rich-soil-resurfacing-mask.md) - [Overnight Pore Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-porefessional-shrink-wrap.md) - [At-Home Facial Peel Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retexturizing-peel-kit.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Pore-Minimizing Skincare Ampoules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poremizing-fresh-ampoule.md) - [Overnight Pimple Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimple-paste.md) - [Strawberry-Enhanced Multi-Acid Peels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiacid-peel.md) - [Artistic Botanical Face Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m19minus-the-purge-000-monster-beads.md)