Ray Pigott Your pores are a natural part of your face. They are needed to help you when it comes to oil regulation on the skin, as well as being required for sweating. However, there are a range of things that can impact the size of your pores. If you have larger pores, then you may feel unhappy with how they look, as they can become more obvious when you wear makeup on your face, for example. And while you can’t make them disappear, there are some things that you can do to make them look smaller. Here are some things that could help.
Pick your skincare products wisely
It is a good idea to think about the skincare products that you use, as some can make pores look more pronounced, whereas others can help. Products that content magnesium and zinc can help to keep your skin’s oil balance, as well as help to keep your pores clean. This could make them look smaller, as a result. There are a range of ingredients that can help as well as these, such as rosemary and lavender, as they can help to ease any irritation and can prevent your pores from stretching. You can also get some specific products for pores. For example, Zo Skin Health have an array of skin enhancers, including a refiner for your pores. So it is worth shopping around, as well as checking ingredients, to help your skin’s texture and to help to unclog your pores.
Wear Sunscreen
If you have too much sun on your skin, then it can reduce the elasticity of your skin, which overall makes your pores look bigger. That is why it is a good idea to wear sunscreen all year round. As long as there is sunshine, then there is a need for SPF. Make this part of your daily morning routine, and it will be a good habit to keep.
Keep your skin clean
Washing your face is something that should happen each day, but it is a bit of a short-term solution. Washing your face can stop your pores from getting bigger, which can help to reduce more buildup or oil from gathering there in the day. If you exfoliate each week, then that can help too. These will help on a day to day basis, but as many dermatologists will tell you, it is just a temporary fix and won’t be something that will shrink your pores long-term. Unfortunately, if you have skin that is naturally quite oily, or combination skin, your pores will tend to be larger anyway.
Spot treat
If you are someone who has drier skin, then it tends to lead to having pores that are barely visible. When skin is oilier, then it tends to have more obvious or larger pores. Some areas of your face may have more visible pores than others, so if this is the case, it can be a good idea to spot treat them, usually with a clay mask, rather than using it all over the face.
