Pores start to show during the adolescence, but often their appearence extends to adulthood due to progressive skin aging. And although it is not possible to reduce their diameter; there are hygiene, moisturization and makeup products that will make a big difference in your skin's appearance.
What are pores?
This term applies both to the openings of the sebaceous glands (responsible for oil production) and to those of sweat glands (which eliminate the sweat). The first tend to be wider. Therefore, enlarged pores are found essentially at the oily areas from the face; also known as T-zone.
How can I reduce them?
To make your pores less visible, there are a few daily steps you can have in your routine :
When your cleaning the skin surface but also the pore entry; you are able not only to smooth skin surface; but also to reduce the pore apperancef. This will cause a reduction on the contrast between the skin and the pore, making the latter less visible.
For daily cleansing to be more effective, we suggest the Pep-start Exfoliating cleansing gel 2-in-1 from Clinique (1) that provides a soft and superior exfoliant action comparing to a regular gel.
To complete the cleansing step of your skincare routine with a gentle astringent action, Serozinc from La Roche Posay (3) is the ideal care. Because it contains zinc sulphate, this solution also has a seborregulating action.
If you have an oily but sensitive skin, which does not tolerate daily exfoliation; we recommend Keracnyl cleansing gel for oily skin with acne from Ducray (2); with a seborregulating action and can be used even in body skin.
If you can't live without a good weekly mask, or if your skin tolerates a more intense exfoliating action; these are the products to bet on!
If you have an oily and acne-prone skin, and if you enjoy intense exfoliating products; Refine salizinc seborregulating gel (1) from Neostrata will be your elected! With 10% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid, which together provide an intense exfoliation; while niacinamide and zinc acetate regulate sebum production; which in it's turn will contribute to a reduction in pore diameter.
If you are looking for a revolutionary and practical care, Galénic has Pureté sublime exfoliating powder (2); which exfoliates, matifiyes, and illuminates your complexion.
The Blackhead solutions 7 day scrub from Clinique (3) has been specially developed to reduce the appearance of blackheads, which often coexist with pores their appearance. In addition, it's purifying and astringent action allows to decrease the appearance of these pores.
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Perfecting moisturization
To moisturize and smooth your complexion, several brands already have products which are able to mitigate the appearance of pores providing and incredible uniformity and softness.
For a teenager, our choice falls on the Sébium pore refiner (1) from Bioderma; seborreguladora and astringente-action. You can use it as a moisturizer and makeup.
If you seek an anti-aging care with long-acting pore reduction ; the Retinol 0.3 (2) from Skinceuticals is an excellent choice! Retinol promotes not only skin exfoliation, but also minimizes sebaceous secretion. The result is a smoother and less oily skin; with less apparent pores.
The Mat textures from Filorga are exceptional, as they allow to get anti-ageing carefor oily skins. To moisturise your skin while getting some NCTF; we recommend the Hydra filler mat (3); as it contains hyaluronic acid to fill the skin; as well as a texture which minimizes the appearance of pores.
So that your skin stays beautiful all day long!
The Clarins takes this issue very seriously, and therefore developed two products especially targeted for these skins: the Pore correcting and matifying kit (1) contains a complexion enhanceing powder and blotting sheets; so you can retouch your look whenever you wish! On the other hand, the foundationTeint Matité Pores (3) provides coverage and complexion smoothing; reducing sebum production throughout the day.
To prepare your skin before makeup while moisturizing it; Erborian has Matte Creme (2) which can also be used on the "naked" skin for an instant blur effect.