Enlarged skin pores are a significant concern for many people. Numerous factors can cause the pores that allow our skin to breathe to widen over time. So, how do enlarged pores shrink? How is enlarged pore treatment done? Your Medical Aesthetic Doctor Lida Çiteli explained what you need to know about the problem of enlarged pores and their solutions.
What is a Pore?
What we call a pore are the channels through which the sebaceous oil glands, located in the deeper skin layers, especially in the cheek areas and nose skin, open to the surface. In other words, pores are a natural part of our body's structure. Therefore, it is not possible to make a permanent and structural change to skin pores. It is possible to provide short-term and long-term solutions to shrink enlarged pores and thus reduce their appearance. In people with oily skin types and those who habitually wear excessive makeup, pores gradually widen and a skin imperfection may appear. However, this condition is not a skin disease.
What is Pore Enlargement?
Pore enlargement is when the hair follicles on our skin's surface widen for any reason, leading to more frequent issues like blackheads. Pores that widen over time and fill with dirt and oil negatively impact our quality of life.
Our skin's sebum balance is the source of its radiance. However, if we produce excessive sebum, our pores gradually widen, and blackheads can form. Dead skin cells and dirt accumulated in enlarged pores soon lead to inflammation and acne formation. Therefore, we need to pay great attention to skin cleansing to prevent pores from enlarging.
Why Do Skin Pores Enlarge?
Enlargement of our pores can rarely be caused by a disease. An overactive thyroid gland, rosacea in the cheek area, and widespread acne problems can result in enlarged pores. The most common underlying reason for enlarged pores is that the person has a genetically oily skin type. The second reason is the habit of applying makeup frequently and excessively. People with oily skin types who wear excessive makeup will have larger pores as they age.
How to Prevent Pore Enlargement?
To prevent pore enlargement, we first need to establish a healthy eating routine. By avoiding fatty and processed foods, we can prevent the skin from producing excessive sebum. Otherwise, the skin's sebum production increases, and pores gradually begin to widen.
Dehydration or not drinking enough water during the day is among the most common causes of pore enlargement. The fluid loss we experience causes our skin to lose its moisture balance and pores to widen and clog. Therefore, it is beneficial to consume at least two liters of water daily.
Another unhealthy lifestyle habit that causes pore enlargement and clogging is lack of sleep and fatigue. Skin problems, including pore enlargement, are more common in people experiencing sleep disorders. Therefore, you should sleep at least eight hours a day.
How Do Enlarged Pores Shrink?
Here are some applications you can do to make enlarged pores shrink again and reduce their visibility:
First, everyone should have a daily skincare routine. Before going to bed at night, you should cleanse your skin with a face wash gel suitable for your skin type and avoid leaving makeup on your skin. After removing cosmetic residue from your skin, you can use toners and other skincare products according to your skin's needs. However, you need to follow this skincare routine consistently.
You can ensure your skin is deeply cleansed with a **peeling application** no more than once a week.
Every two or three months, depending on the condition of your pores, you can opt for **professional medical skin care** to prevent further pore enlargement.
To shrink your pores that widen over time, you can use certain creams recommended by your dermatologist. However, you should definitely avoid unconscious drug applications without a dermatologist's recommendation.
For long-term shrinkage, you can benefit from **Fractional Ablative Laser treatment**. Fractional Ablative Laser Application helps to shrink the oil glands on your face. Consequently, your pores also shrink. This means your skin will look more homogeneous and aesthetic.
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