Bothered by large pores? Experts explain how to minimise their appearance *affiliate
For such a minuscule part of our bodies, pores are clearly a real nuisance for many. Google is flooded with questions asking how they can be minimised, closed and even got rid of, meanwhile cosmetics brand Benefit found that visible pores are the number one skin concern amongst young people .
Can they open and close? In a word, no. Pores don’t work like doors, and don’t have muscles that contract and dilate. Their openings can, however, be stretched and, to some degree, shrunk. I’ve definitely got oily skin – how can I shrink my pores? Work on managing sebum production with ingredients like retinoids and salicylic acid; the latter cuts through oil to exfoliate and unclog pores. And proper cleansing should never be skipped, explains Dr Shotter. “I recommend double cleansing at the end of the day, even more so if you’ve been in a city environment. We don’t don’t want pollutants to penetrate into our pores as they will only exacerbate the problem.
I’ve got sensitive skin – what’s suitable for me? Niacinamide will be your friend here, says Dr Shotter. “Niacinamide helps to control oil production, is tolerated by almost any skin type.” To exfoliate, an enzyme-based peel like The Organic Pharmacy Enzyme Peel Mask, £45 here, is a gentler alternative to than acids.
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