Pesky Pores: 10 Pore-refining products for smoother skin
updated the 10 November 2015 à 16:51
Say goodbye to large and stubborn pores with our round up of pore refining products to try.
Every single one of us suffers from a common skin concern – pores. They are troublesome to look at and to get rid of. With many pore refining products out there in the market, which do we choose? To answer our queries, it is first important to answer two important questions.
HOW DO LARGE PORES FORM?
Ever wondered why the appearance of your pores enlarge significantly over time? Large pores form when your oil glands make too much oil. The increase in oil production mixes with your dead skin cells to form a clog. Think of this clog as a stopper which prevents oil from flowing as easily. This results in the pore to enlarge and is easily visible.
WHAT SHOULD I DO TO MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF PORES
The key to minimizing the appearance of pores is to stabilize the production of sebum and remove any excess reside. To do so, it is important to use the right products which will not dry your skin out. When your skin is dry or squeaky clean, signals are sent to the various systems in your body which in turn produces more oil. Start off by assessing if your skincare products are clogging your pores further. Avoid using emollient products which are too thick. We would recommend using a gentle and water soluble cleanser to heal your skin. Using a drying cleansing product can result in irritation and stimulate an increased production of oil. Lastly, ensure that you remove your makeup completely as remaining residues can sit on these clogs and inflame them further.
Now head over to the gallery up top for a round up of highly raved pore-refining products to try for a smoother looking canvas.
Perin Sidhu
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