Enlarged Pores
Pores look larger when they are clogged or when skin loses firmness around them. Deep-cleaning facials with extractions clear them, and collagen-supporting treatments tighten the surrounding skin so pores look smaller over time.
What causes it
Pore size is genetic, but oil, dead skin and debris stretch pores open, and sun damage weakens the collagen rim that keeps them tight. You cannot shrink a pore permanently, but you can keep it clear and supported.
Treatments that help
Products that help
Common questions
Can you actually shrink pores?
You cannot change their genetic size, but clearing congestion and firming the skin around them makes pores look significantly smaller.
What treatment is best for clogged pores?
A purifying facial with professional extractions clears pores safely. Microneedling and light resurfacing refine their appearance over a series.
Do pore strips work?
They pull out the top of a blackhead but leave the plug behind, and they irritate the surrounding skin. Regular gentle acids work better.
Does oily skin always have bigger pores?
Usually, yes. Oil stretches the pore opening. Keeping oil production balanced with niacinamide and not over-cleansing helps.
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