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Enlarged pores are one of the most common skin complaints. If you are currently in search of an effective way to reduce pore size, popular products on the market advertised as "pore minimizers" may be tempting, but they are often too good to be true. Most of them do not solve the problem fundamentally, and can only make pores look smaller temporarily. If you overuse these products, you may even end up damaging your skin.
In fact, what you can do to minimize enlarged pores depends on your pore shape. Stick till the end for some useful tips that actually work!
Let's take a look at why these 3 common pore minimizers may not be worth the hype.
3 Popular Pore Minimizers: Real Results
Face Scrub
Scrubbing away dead cells may not be an effective solution to minimize the appearance of pores.
How It Works: Face scrubs work by forcefully removing buildup in skin, such as blackheads or sebum plugs, in order to unclog and turn previously stretched-out pores back to their original size.
Limitations: Its effects are only temporary: if excessive sebum production isn’t controlled, blackheads would quickly show up again. Using face scrubs frequently could also damage your skin barrier and irritate your skin, leading to a loss of collagen and elastin and making your enlarged pore problem even worse than before.
Exfoliating Acid
You might think chemical exfoliators like acids are a quick and effective way to unclog pores for smooth, glowy skin, but they may not be suitable for all skin types.
How It Works: Exfoliators that contain AHAs, BHAs or Mandelic Acids reduce the appearance of enlarged pores by dissolving or removing clogged blockage that could stretch pores out, such as blackheads, whiteheads or sebum plugs.
Limitations: Using acids frequently could give you smooth, glowy skin, but overusing them could end up irritating your skin and damaging the skin barrier, leading to dry, peeling, red skin that is prone to further irritation and inflammation. If your skin is dehydrated and sensitive, they may not be your thing.
Pore Concealer
While most pore concealing cream or primers would claim to blur out your skin and minimize enlarged pores, they rarely live up to the expectations.
How It Works: Pore concealing cream or primers generally contain pore-filling ingredients, such as silicone or powder with light-scattering properties, to cover the appearance of enlarged pores and smooth out the skin.
Limitations: Pore concealers only cover up temporarily; they cannot solve the problem of enlarged pores fundamentally. Excessive pore-filling ingredients, such as Mica, Dimethicone and Crosspolymer, could clog up pores and further encourage the growth of acnes and blackheads. If you have oily, acne-prone skin, these products may not be suitable for you.
How to Minimize Enlarged Pores
Looking for smaller pores? Depending on the shape of your pores, there are different things you can do to make them appear smaller. Let's check them out:
O-shaped Pores
O-shaped pores are usually caused by the excess oil secreted on your face. They can be worsened by environmental factors and unhealthy lifestyles.
How to reduce: Adopt a healthier lifestyle! it’s essential to adopt a consistent daily routine that includes adequate sleep. Adding an easy-to-absorb hydration serum to your regimen can further enhance skin health, complementing your lifestyle choices for a more effective overall approach.
You might want to know: 10 Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Y-shaped Pores:
Resembling water droplets, these pores are typically a sign of premature aging, and they develop due to dehydration and collagen loss.
How to reduce: Choosing the right skincare product is crucial for revitalization. Greenvines Know More Luminosity Serum is specially crafted to address these concerns. It harnesses the hydrating power of hyaluronic acid and velvet horn seaweed, and is clinically proven to boost your skin's hydration by 300% after just one use. It's also packed with antioxidant-rich broccoli sprout extracts that help revitalize skin texture and refine the appearance of pores from within.
This powerful combination provides a targeted approach to improving skin health and texture.
Read more: Hydrating Serum: Your Best Bet Against Dehydrated Skin