We can never repeat it enough, the skin is a living tissue, which has texture. And the ultra-smoothed and filtered faces, with zero imperfections that we can see all day long on the networks do not in any way reflect reality. Dark circles, wrinkles, brown spots, rosacea… Our skin tells our journey, our history, our lifestyle habits.
In the same way as blackheads and sebaceous filaments, we do not all have the same type of pores on the face; in some people, they are more dilated and therefore more visible, increasing the texture of the skin and making the points blacks more visible.
While it is important to take care of them by adapting our actions, our products and our treatments to their needs, we are absolutely not obliged to camouflage or attenuate them. But if you want to smooth your skin texture in order to reduce the appearance of pores, solutions exist.
What is the cause of enlarged pores, these small holes in the skin of the face?
Facial pores are these small holes that can be seen, more or less visible, on the surface of the skin. They are what allow our skin to breathe, letting sebum and perspiration escape. But it can happen that these are blocked, thus creating a dilation effect which will give this more visible appearance, the famous dilated pores. Certain factors can increase this effect, such as the sun, tobacco or a diet that is too fatty, which also has an effect on the skin. Oily skin is more prone to it, because sebum is produced in greater quantities and this can clog the pore when it mixes with other elements, notably small dead cells. The natural flow of sebum is then made more difficult and the pore will dilate.
How to tighten pores and no longer have enlarged and clogged pores?
Before revealing some tips for taking care of your enlarged pores, it is important to remember that your pores will never completely disappear. We cannot make them invisible, the goal will simply be to smooth the skin texture to obtain a slightly reduced appearance of the appearance of your pores. But you also have to learn to love your skin, with its texture. Once these foundations are laid, let’s get to the heart of the matter.
Cream, serum, mask, peeling: which skincare products to use in treatment to tighten open pores?
On TikTok, dermatologist Dr Neera shared the ideal evening routine treatment for people who have enlarged facial pores. She begins by emphasizing the importance of double cleansing, starting with an oil-based product followed by a water-soluble cleanser. This will allow you to deeply cleanse the skin and perfectly rid it of all makeup residue, pollution, sebum, etc. Then dry your face with a clean towel. “Then apply a niacinamide serum that has been clinically proven to be effective in reducing the appearance of pores“, explains the doctor. She then completes with a retinol treatment by applying a quantity equivalent to the size of a pea to the entire face. Finally, she finishes with a moisturizing cream containing peptides, which will give the skin a beautiful plump appearance A fairly simple routine to put in place without the need for 12 steps, which is easy to maintain over the long term.
@dermatologysurgeon Nighttime skincare routine to minimize large pores and improve skin texture. #skincareroutine #pores #fyp
Dr Mia Fazan, doctor of pharmacy, advises on her TikTok account to integrate into your skincare routine a cleanser with salicylic acid that you use in the evening, with a serum with niacinamide to apply morning and evening.
@dr.farzan Niacinamide tightens and reduces the appearance of enlarged pores. Salicylic acid helps in refining and clearing these pores. Both of them help to regulate skin’s oil production. #largepores #openpores #oilyskin #niacinamide #salicylicacid