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Why enlarged pores appear on the face: the main reasons
pores – microscopic openings of the hair follicle, performing several important functions at once, first of all – respiratory, thermoregulatory and excretory. Through the pores on the surface of the epidermis, sweat and sebum are released – sebum, which forms the basis of the hydrolipid protective mantle.
(!) The number and size of pores are genetically determined. Skin type depends on the number and condition of the pores. Enlarged clogged pores are an aesthetic disadvantage most often encountered by owners of oily and combination types.
- The active work of the sebaceous glands against the background of the fatty type is the main cause of enlarged pores. The more secret the sebaceous glands produce, the wider and more visible the pores. Thick sebum stagnates in the sebaceous gland, mixes with external impurities, keratin scales, cosmetic residues and forms a sebaceous plug, stretching the mouth of the follicle with it. The sebaceous plug is an ideal breeding ground for propionibacterium acne, and in its place, purulent inflammation, a pimple, can subsequently form.
- Another reason for enlarged pores on the face is improper care. Insufficient cleansing contributes to the accumulation of dead cells, skin secretion, and environmental residues on the surface of the skin, while the pores become clogged and enlarged, the epidermis thickens and becomes rough and rough.
- Improper nutrition, stress, lack of sleep and hormonal disorders of the body also increase the activity of the sebaceous glands with all the consequences.
Is it possible to get rid of pores on the face forever?
How to narrow the pores on the face once and for all? It is impossible to completely get rid of the pores on the skin – these are the excretory ducts of the sebaceous and sweat glands, through which the skin secret is excreted. It is possible to visually narrow enlarged pores, subject to high-quality regular corrective care aimed at intensive cleansing and reducing oily skin.
Proper care will also avoid excess accumulation of sebum and help prevent enlarged pores. Regularly do professional cleaning at the beautician – the procedure is shown for both women and men.
How to shrink pores on face at home
To keep pores clean and reduced in size for longer, a regular beauty routine should consist of several mandatory steps, and cosmetic care formulas should consist of mattifying, exfoliating and moisturizing ingredients. We tell you what are the effective ways to narrow the pores at home.
The first step in skin care with enlarged pores at home – high-quality cleansing. The daily cleansing ritual consists of several stages: surface make-up removal, toning and moisturizing.
Choose gentle cleansing facial cleansers that are labeled “pore-refining” and “non-comedogenic.” Choose formulas that don’t dry out your skin, look for acid formulas such as salicylic acid, lipohydroxy acid, and moisturizing ingredients for intense cleansing, skin renewal, and protection against dehydration.
Effaclar Micro Exfoliating Cleansing Gel suitable for porous skin with a tendency to acne, has a physiological pH and a hypoallergenic formula. Visibly cleanses pores of impurities and blackheads, evens out skin tone and makes it smoother. The formula with 2 acids gently exfoliates the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
Intensively cleanses the skin. Reduces pronounced imperfections and post-acne.
Effaclar Micro Exfoliating Cleansing Gel — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Clear oily skin without water will help Micellar water Effaclar. The formula with micelles and glycerin removes impurities, visibly mattifies and moisturizes, does not require rinsing.
Thoroughly cleanses the skin of impurities without water. Removes make-up from the face and skin around the eyes. Reduces shine, mattifies
Micellar water Effaclar ultra — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Masks with zinc and clay in the composition have a drying and soothing effect, they cleanse and tighten pores well. Apply a cleansing mask for oily skin with an absorbent effect and a mattifying effect several times a week.
Effaclar Purifying Mattifying Mask effectively cleanses and visibly tightens pores, controls excess sebum.
Cleans even invisible impurities, visibly reduces pores and mattifies the skin
Effaclar Mask — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
The next step is to apply tonic effaclar pore tightening lotion, which effectively cleanses and visibly reduces pores, mattifies the skin of the face and prepares it for the application of basic care.
Effectively cleanses pores, helps reduce pore size, mattifies
Effaclar Lotion — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Do not forget about basic care: for example, a day cream with absorbents and hydrofixators in the composition and a night remedy that soothes and restores the protective barrier of the epidermis. Choose non-comedogenic formulas based on your skin type.
Suitable for daily care moisturizing mattifying emulsion Effaclar Mat with an active mattifying formula and corrective emulsion for oily skin Effaclar K(+) with an antioxidant effect, that is, it prevents the oxidation of sebum. Both products effectively reduce oiliness, leaving the skin visibly hydrated and matte for a long time.
Eliminates oily sheen, mattifies the skin for 6 hours, moisturizes the skin without clogging pores
Effaclar Mat — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
Prevents the formation of blackheads, evens out the skin texture
Effaclar K(+) — Where can one buy:
At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
If during the day there is a characteristic oily sheen on the face, then remove excess fat by blotting the T-zone with matting wipes.
How to reduce pores on the face with the help of cosmetology
If you notice black dots on your forehead, cheeks, nose or chin, do not rush to squeeze out the contents of clogged pores yourself. Contact a cosmetologist for an effective aesthetic procedure to narrow the pores in the salon, such as mechanical or hardware cleaning, carboxytherapy or darsonvalization.
Porous skin lends itself well to ultrasonic cleaning – the procedure is safe, painless and effective in the fight against black spots. In the case of a very porous relief and traces of post-acne, a seasonal traumatic procedure is performed – laser resurfacing, which quickly and noticeably evens out the surface relief of the skin, but requires subsequent rehabilitation.
Salon procedures do not exclude, but complement the corrective multi-stage home care that maintains clean, fresh and healthy looking skin every day.
Do folk recipes work to narrow pores?
Enlarged pores are an imperfection of oily problematic skin type, which can be corrected with a well-chosen beauty routine based on matting, exfoliating, moisturizing components. Folk remedies can aggravate the condition of the epidermis and provoke dryness, irritation and new inflammation.
The composition of modern active care cosmetics combines safe targeted action components that provide a visible result. With regular use, they make the skin more matte and prevent the appearance of imperfections.
Prevent the appearance of large, wide pores
How to prevent the formation of enlarged pores, says dermatovenereologist Alexander Prokofiev, medical expert of the La Roche-Posay brand:
- Do not steam your face with frequent trips to the bath or sauna. Tone and tighten pores with a contrast shower or wash.
- Focus on your skin type and choose non-comedogenic cosmetics with formulas containing sebum-absorbing, cleansing and pore-shrinking ingredients. Twice a week, use exfoliating products to intensely cleanse your pores.
- Don’t Forget Sunscreen: UV radiation damages and dries out oily skin, boosting sebum production. Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Mattifying Sun Gel Cream will help, which has a non-comedogenic texture and additionally significantly reduces the oily shine of the face, narrowing the pores.