# DIY Pore Strips The Petit Elephant Blog Shows How to Deep Cleanse Your Skin By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-elephant References: [petitelefant](http://petitelefant.com/how-to-pore-strips/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PetitElefant) This super easy do-it-yourself project from the Petit Elephant blog is a great way to [deep cleanse your pores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwi-pore-minimizing-toner-pads). Instead of paying close to twenty dollars for [store-bought strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask), you can make your own with ingredients found in the kitchen. All you will need is some unflavored gelatin, measuring spoons, milk, disposable containers, and a popsicle stick (or an old makeup brush). You simply mix the gelatin powder in with the milk, and then microwave it for 10-15 seconds. Once heated, you are ready to slather it all over your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then gently [peel off anything clogging your pores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrapeel-off-mask)! Beauty regimens at the salon can be extremely expensive, and for those with tight budgets, projects like this are a great way to save some money and keep skin looking its best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Skincare:** The trend of DIY skincare has become increasingly popular as consumers look for affordable and accessible ways to keep their skin looking its best. - **Natural Beauty Ingredients:** The trend of using natural ingredients found in the kitchen for skincare purposes has disrupted the beauty industry by providing affordable and accessible alternatives to expensive store-bought products. - **At-home Beauty Solutions:** The trend of at-home beauty solutions has disrupted the beauty industry by empowering consumers with the tools and knowledge to take control of their own beauty regimens and save money in the process. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry should consider incorporating more natural and affordable DIY products into their offerings to meet the growing demand of cost-savvy consumers. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** The consumer goods industry should consider investing in and promoting DIY products as a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide affordable and accessible solutions to consumers. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry should consider offering more DIY skincare products and highlighting their affordability and accessibility to attract cost-savvy consumers and disrupt the beauty market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Facial Peel Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retexturizing-peel-kit.md) - [Overnight Pore Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-porefessional-shrink-wrap.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Modeling Pack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derma-modeling-pack.md) - [Gum-Like Facial Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-cleanser.md) - [Spa-Grade Facial Steamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pmd-beauty.md) - [Acne-Treating Cleansing Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-treating-cleansing-paste.md) - [Pudding-Like Exfoliating Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nourish-nutrient-rich-soil-resurfacing-mask.md) - [Hydrating Gel-Based Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instantlift-express-revitalizing-mask.md)