The pores of the skin are necessary for the functioning of our skin!
They are there to allow the skin to breathe and to eliminate sebum, sweat, or dead cells.
There are two types of pores: sebaceous pores, which secrete sebum, and sweat pores, which secrete sweat.
In our case, we will mainly talk about sebaceous pores located on the face, particularly in the T-zone.
Oh yes! Even stars have textured skin, under their beauty filter!
Like Kim K or Rihanna at the Met Gala, for example:
While it is normal and natural to have skin texture, having very enlarged and visible pores can be quite bothersome!
One first thing to note is that we are all born with pores of different sizes, and that it varies depending on the location; there is a direct link between the size of the sebaceous gland and the size of the pore in question.
What are enlarged pores?
Pores are said to be "dilated" when they are more visible than normal, such as after a steam bath or sauna, but in daily life, this can prove to be more unsightly!
What is the cause of it?
There is rarely a single cause: enlarged pores can be caused or exacerbated by many factors: lack of hygiene, heat, heavy makeup, oxidative stress, diet, alcohol, tobacco…
But it is mainly the prerogative of oily skin, as sebum and dead cells accumulate in the T-zone, making them increasingly noticeable. And enlarged pores mean the accumulation of impurities and then imperfections!
If you are wondering what type of skin you have and what you might be prone to, take a look at our article on the different skin types!
What is the purpose of sebum?
The sebaceous glands produce an oily liquid whose purpose is to hydrate the epidermis, and it is part of what constitutes the hydrolipidic film on our skin. It therefore helps to protect us from external aggressions.
How to treat enlarged pores?
To begin with, it goes without saying that it is necessary to keep the skin clean, well-exfoliated, and not to forget too often to remove makeup!
What peels for enlarged pores?
To exfoliate the skin, the best option remains peels that can unclog the skin and remove dead cells from the surface of the skin.
For example, we offer the mandelic peeling from Simildiet, which is not only suitable for treating acne due to its antibacterial properties and its ability to unclog pores, as well as normalize sebum secretion, but it also stimulates collagen production and firms the dermal matrix, contributing to the elimination of wrinkles and improving skin elasticity and radiance.
But, be careful, peels are photosensitizing, which means that you must particularly protect your skin from the sun, or even avoid any sun exposure for a few days after application!
Which serum for enlarged pores?
We can recommend the AC Stem Cell Gold bulb from Stayve.
It is an ideal product for individuals suffering from acne or skin irritation such as redness and inflammation. Centella Asiatica soothes inflammation and thus helps to reduce acne.
The 99.9% pure gold powder purifies, repairs, and illuminates the skin.
It contains oligopeptide-1 RH and acetyl hexapeptide-8, which increase skin elasticity and provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, regenerating, and healing benefits for the skin. Therefore, it is a perfect product for reducing excessively enlarged pores.
Regarding creams, it is important to ensure that it is specifically designed for the face and "non-comedogenic".
