Facial pore size

The maximum program for those with enlarged pores is to make them invisible once and for all. And here questions arise: how to choose cosmetics suitable for such a purpose, and does it exist in principle? Let's try to figure it out right now.

1. Why are pores enlarged?
2. Steps to care for skin with large pores
3. How to narrow pores: cosmetic procedures
4. Useful tips for those with skin with enlarged pores
5. Prevention

Why are pores enlarged?

So, what could be the cause of enlarged pore size?

Skin type

Oily and combination skin is usually characterized by more pronounced pores, this is caused by the need to bring more products of the glands to the surface.

Heredity

It has been proven that pore size is determined genetically, and genetics, as we know, is a stubborn thing. So if heredity is to blame, prepare for careful skin care. If your skin is problematic or prone to oiliness, you need to act in two stages:

get rid of excess sebum that accumulates in the pores;

exfoliate dead cells in the “risk zone”.

Usually those with oily skin have wide pores © IMG

Hormones

Another reason for enlarged pores is hormonal imbalance. Garnier brand expert Marina Kamanina believes: “A healthy glow of the skin means that sex hormones are functioning normally. But an unnatural oily sheen may indicate that the sebaceous glands are sensitive to the male hormone testosterone, which stimulates sebum production.”

Steps to care for skin with large pores

If you want to reduce the size of your pores and maintain this effect, you will need to regularly use special cosmetics. But what the pores will definitely thank you for is delicate exfoliation and good cleansing.

Cleansing

In the morning, use a cleansing gel labeled “to tighten pores.” These products usually contain ingredients that get rid of dead skin cells and ingredients with known anti-inflammatory properties to prevent breakouts. Do not overuse scrubs, peelings and cleansing masks.

You can't reduce pore size forever, but you can correct it for a while © IMG

Hydration

Even if you have oily skin, don't ignore moisturizer. It restores the hydrolipid barrier and protects the skin throughout the day.

For dehydrated skin, stock up on products with glycolic and hyaluronic acids. This combination will provide both exfoliation and hydration.

Those with problem skin should pay attention to acne-fighting products. But first, discuss your treatment program with your dermatologist.

Regardless of your skin type, be sure to use mattifying wipes throughout the day to remove dirt and excess oil from the surface of the epidermis. Special sprays to tighten pores (for example, Serozinc by La Roche-Posay), which can be applied directly at the workplace.

Care cream

When choosing a cream, read its composition. Formulas with caffeine, for example, help tighten pores.

Cosmetic procedures will help temporarily narrow pores © IMG

How to narrow pores: cosmetic procedures

Do not squeeze out the contents of the pores yourself - this will only stretch and injure the skin. Contact a cosmetologist.

Most likely, the first procedure that a cosmetologist will recommend will be classic mechanical cleaning. It begins with cleansing and exfoliation using cosmetics, followed by steaming, and only after that the cosmetologist begins to clean the pores using special tools.

The effect of laser radiation is effective not only with wide pores. In general, such grinding helps to even out the skin texture and get rid of post-acne scars. It is better to carry out such procedures in the autumn-winter period.

Cryomassage with liquid nitrogen

“Cold massage” is performed using a device that delivers liquid nitrogen to the skin under high pressure. As a result, blood flow improves and metabolic processes in the skin are activated. Along with enlarged pores, indications for cryomassage include acne, inflammation and loss of skin tone.

This physiotherapeutic method affects the pores with high-frequency electric current pulses. The procedure normalizes blood circulation, accelerates the process of cell regeneration, and also stimulates the production of its own hyaluronic acid.

Useful tips for those with skin with enlarged pores

Below is a list of products that will help keep your pores clean and also reduce their diameter for a while.

Products for narrowing pores

Cleanses and visibly tightens pores, eliminates oily shine.

The key word in the functionality of this tool is “reduction”. In addition to pore size, the concentrate reduces wrinkles, loss of tone and elasticity of the facial skin.

Healthy lifestyle

It's no secret that lifestyle affects the condition of facial skin in general and its pores in particular. Three important conditions that must be observed if you want to improve the situation: giving up bad habits (let’s break up with them, period), proper nutrition, and physical activity.

Proper nutrition

Dermatologists do not insist, but recommend that women with large pores reconsider their diet. Fatty and fried foods, as well as fast food, provoke excessive sebum production and, consequently, enlarged pores.

When planning your menu, try to include more fruits, vegetables, nuts and vegetable oils, as well as fish - it is rich in omega polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Once every two weeks, arrange fasting or detox days for yourself, but before that, consult a nutritionist.

Skin with large pores needs hydration © IMG

Physical activity

The more often you spend time outdoors, the more oxygen your skin will receive. This means that the sooner you will get rid of the dull gray tint and imperfections. In order not to waste time, go for a walk with Nordic walking poles - at the same time you will tone your figure, pump up your muscles, and lose a couple of extra pounds.

Prevention

Choose a day cream based on your skin type. For those with oily skin, water-based products are recommended.

Pay attention to the texture of the cosmetics you use. The denser it is, the higher the likelihood that the pores will not be happy with it.

When applying the cream, use moderation: if you have clogged or enlarged pores, use a little less product than usual.

Of course, it is impossible to make the pores themselves smaller: their size is determined genetically. But it’s within your power to visually make them less noticeable!

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How to visually reduce pores on your face

1. You need to wash your face

If you have enlarged pores, it is especially important to cleanse your skin twice a day. The activity of the sebaceous glands can aggravate the problem, so you need to wash your face with a cleanser both morning and evening. When choosing, pay attention to the composition: we like products with natural extracts, for example, Pure Calmille from Yves Rocher with chamomile extract, Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash from Kiehl’s with calendula extract and emulsion for washing with verbena, Darphin.

2. And makeup brushes need to be washed.

Daily. Yes, it's boring, tiring and annoying. But try to introduce this process into your daily routine. I put on my makeup and washed my brushes. This way you will avoid bacteria getting into your pores, which means comedones, inflammation and other troubles that make your skin look uneven.

3. Always use a primer

How to reduce pores on your face at home? For the sake of experiment, you can rehearse on an orange: apply a mattifying dense primer on it, and then tone. On the other hand, it’s just tone. Do you see the difference? The primer works as a primer, fills the hollows of the pores, and the subsequent application of tone or powder finally evens out the skin. We love Clinique's Pore Minimizer T-zone Control, Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer, and Benefit's POREfessional Pore Minimizing Makeup Primer.

4. Apply moisturizer more often

Enlarged pores often lead to a vicious vicious circle: the glands secrete a lot of sebum, the skin shines and looks oily, you reduce the amount of cream you apply, the skin feels dehydrated, and since it cannot produce water, it produces sebum, which is why it shines... The more you moisturize your skin, the smaller your pores.

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5. Protect your skin from the sun

You probably already guessed: yes, the sun also dehydrates the skin, which provokes the production of sebum. The ideal option for a pore-reducing cream is a foundation with SPF: both beauty and health!

6. Exfoliate

Once a week, give your skin a global cleansing: peeling will remove dead cells, refresh your complexion and prevent the formation of clogged pores. Choose acid-based products: use our selection!

7. Buy a cream with retinol

This ingredient will speed up the renewal of the top cell layer, and pores will appear smaller due to both a fresher complexion and a decrease in sebum production. Remember that creams with retinol should be used at night, as they increase the photosensitivity of the skin.

8. Do steaming sessions

How else can you reduce pores at home? Boil water and add a few drops of rose, lavender, basil or rosemary essential oils. If you have problem skin, we recommend tea tree oil. Cover your head with a towel and soak your face in the steam: it's a natural way to moisturize your skin and open your pores. After the steam bath, use a scrub or peeling.

9. Good old ice

Another option for skin care after steaming is to wipe with an ice cube. The temperature contrast tones and tightens the pores!

10. Drink less milk

Dairy products cause acne, and are generally quite harmful to the body as a whole. Less is better!

Due to enlarged pores on the face, the skin looks uneven and rough, but it is impossible to completely get rid of this problem. Let's talk about how to visually narrow and even hide pores, and what products will help with this.

1. Reasons for enlarged pores
2. Is it possible to narrow pores
3. How to tighten pores on your face at home
4. Tools Overview

Reasons for enlarged pores

Sometimes the pores on the face are barely noticeable, and sometimes they resemble lunar craters. This happens due to the accumulation of fat and impurities in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, because pores are nothing more than their exit points to the surface of the skin. Toxins and salts are removed through the pores along with sweat, so they cannot be “closed.” But you can keep them clean and, to the best of your ability, fight the factors that provoke their expansion.

Hormonal imbalance. During adolescence and pregnancy, changes in the endocrine system can cause excess sebum production and enlarged pores.

Acne disease. Due to excess androgens, the keratinization process is disrupted, and dead skin flakes clog the pores.

Oily skin type. Unfortunately, increased sebum production is often genetically programmed.

Incorrect care. To prevent sebum from clogging pores, the skin must be cleansed properly and regularly.

Nutrition. A love of spicy and fatty foods, a passion for sweet carbonated drinks and baked goods does not have the best effect on the condition of the skin.

Passion for the sun. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, as a natural protective measure, the stratum corneum thickens, and it becomes more difficult for the pores to free themselves from impurities.

Age. Due to the destruction of collagen and elastin, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes loose, and the pores remain enlarged.

Is it possible to narrow pores

The bad news: once and for all - no. Good news: temporarily and visually - quite. But this problem will require constant attention, some effort and consistent action.

To make pores less noticeable, they need to be cleaned regularly. © iStock

Cleanse your skin properly. And don’t neglect washing your face with a pore-tightening gel, foam or cream.

If the problem is internal, consult a doctor and follow his recommendations. When treating acne, you may need special medications, a certain diet, etc.

Use care products that have the effect of narrowing pores.

Protect yourself from the sun. If the problem has worsened greatly during the holidays, make an appointment with a cosmetologist for a consultation and procedures.

How to tighten pores on your face at home

To make pores less noticeable, you will need a whole beauty arsenal.

Scrubs. The abrasive particles included in them perfectly remove accumulations of fat, dirt and dead cells. The skin becomes smoother, pores become less noticeable.

Creams with hydroxy acids (salicylic, lactic, glycolic).

Contracting masks.

Care products with the effect of narrowing pores.

The latter usually contain:

fruit acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic);

oils with gamma-linoleic acid: black currant, borage, evening primrose (evening primrose);

astringent components: calamus, white willow, birch, beech, witch hazel, laurel, myrtle, sage, eucalyptus, black currant leaves.

Cosmetics that tighten pores

Cleansing

Reduces comedones and pimples, frees the skin from dead cells, tightens pores.

Deep impact masks

Folk remedies

These recipes are great for exfoliating your skin and tightening your pores.

Baking soda scrub

Take 1 tbsp. l. baking soda. Add some water or milk to it to make a paste. Then massage the skin with your fingertips, paying special attention to the areas where blackheads most often form - the wings of the nose, chin, forehead. However, avoid the area around the eyes. Rinse off with warm water. The pores should be cleaned and become almost invisible.

Honey mask with gelatin

Dilute 2 tsp. gelatin with 4 tsp. water and let it brew. Bring to a homogeneous consistency in a water bath, avoiding boiling. Add 2 tsp. liquid honey and 2 tsp. l. glycerin. Wait until it cools, stir and apply to cleansed facial skin in several layers. After 30 min. Rinse off the mask with warm water and apply your usual moisturizer. The pores will become barely noticeable.

Do not forget that honey is a fairly strong allergen. Therefore, we advise you to use it with caution!

Herbal lotion to tighten pores

Take 2 tsp. chamomile, calendula and St. John's wort flowers. Pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for about an hour. This lotion is a natural remedy for tightening pores. You can also wash your face with it. Don't forget to apply moisturizer after this.

How to tighten pores with salon treatments

There are several suitable procedures; your cosmetologist will advise you on the right one.

Peeling. A special chemical composition is applied to the skin, exfoliating dead cells and tightening pores. A course of 6–8 weekly procedures is required.

Cryotherapy. “Freezing” with liquid nitrogen is what you need to instantly narrow enlarged pores. For a lasting effect, 15–20 sessions are required.

Disincrustation. Exposure to electric current frees the skin from metabolic products. The procedure is performed once every 15 days.

Microdermabrasion. The surface layer of skin is removed with a special microcrystalline attachment. As a rule, up to 10 procedures are required, one per week.

Darsonvalization. This type of electrotherapy accelerates the elimination of toxins and normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Regular visits to a cosmetologist are the key to excellent condition of the pores on your face! © iStock