What are skin pores?

Sebaceous glands are mostly in the pores of the face, back, chest, and groin. Hormones are involved in the action of these glands to produce larger amounts of sebum. As a result, your pores, especially those on your nose, forehead, and cheeks, may be larger than other parts of your body. Pores are part of the natural structure of the skin, but due to the factors that we describe below, they may be more noticeable in some people and challenge the beauty and clarity of their face with a variety of pimples. Hair follicles and oil protrude from the pores so that if these pores are clogged, blackheads appear due to the accumulation of dead skin cells or any kind of dirt and oil after using cosmetics. The closer the clogged pores are to the surface of the skin, the more whiteheads and the deeper the blackheads.

Why Are Skin Pores Clogged?

Open pores may have genetic causes, and these pores become larger due to hormonal changes and sebum secretions, especially during puberty. The skin needs to breathe, so the sebum or oil secreted must reach the surface of the skin. But overuse of cosmetics, especially lubricating creams and foundations, may clog pores. Oil or sebum, in order to reach the surface of the skin, causes the pores to open and remove the oil. For this reason, pimples also form. If your skin is dry or very oily, you should consult a specialist to use standard creams that are in line with your skin type.

How to Prevent Open Pores?

It does not matter if your skin is normal, oily, or dry. Any type of skin, if exposed to dirt, bacteria, oil, or dead cells, can have large open pores, which gives the skin a dull appearance and reduce its clarity and beauty. Also, skin pores open due to genetic and environmental factors, the use of substandard and non-standard cosmetics, etc. But you can prevent the pores of the skin from opening by following the instructions that you can do daily. Below we review the most important solutions.

Regular Face Wash with Water and Special Gel:

First of all, you should gently wash your face daily with lukewarm water. Be careful not to use hot water to wash your face because it inflames the skin and enlarges the pores. Regular washing prevents impurities, removes oil and especially remained cosmetics from the skin, and prevents clogging the pores. In addition to removing all kinds of impurities from the skin, washing the face reduces inflammation and prevents acne. Consult your physician to wash your face with gel, soap, or any other cleansers as your skin may have special conditions or allergies and it is necessary to use special detergents or hygiene products.

Use of Noncomedogenic Cosmetics:

Use standard and noncomedogenic cosmetics. Noncomedogenic products prevent skin pores from clogging. If the skin pores are clogged with cosmetics containing comedogenic and other types of contamination, the oil or sebum of the skin will be pulled out and the pores will be opened until the oil reaches the surface of the skin and the skin will breathe fresh! To have healthy skin, use standard quality cosmetics so that the skin is not damaged.

Sunscreen; Strong and Permanent Skin Protector:

One of the most important cosmetics that long-term, continuous, and correct use not only does not cause problems but also helps protect the skin against cancer, UV rays, and all kinds of damage caused by sunlight, is sunscreen. Direct sunlight causes the facial skin to sag over time. Sunlight with its UV rays may damage the skin’s collagen and elastin, and the skin may lose its firmness and open its pores. Using standard sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, protect your skin from all kinds of sun damages.

Remove Makeup Before Going to Bed:

Facial skin that is oily and moisturized with cosmetics, if not removed before going to bed, may absorb other contaminants such as lint, dust, etc., and penetrate deep into the skin with pressure caused by movements on the pillow, leading to a deep clog. This in turn leads to blackheads. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse your makeup before going to bed with the use of moisturizing wipes and standard washing gels in order to prevent clogging of the pores and possible skin problems.

Ways to treat skin pores:

The fact is that the pores of the skin cannot be removed. But we can reduce them with the following strategies and have a smoother and clearer skin appearance.

Facial steamers:

Steaming cleanses and shrinks the pores of the skin and gives it a new glow. The addition of herbs or essential oils to the steam can be a pleasant experience of the steaming process.

Exfoliation:

Exfoliating the skin helps to eliminate the factors that cause skin pores, such as oils and dead cells. Exfoliators work best when used daily. You can choose from a wide range of exfoliating products, including painkillers, creams, and lotions. Some of these include retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids (citric, lactic, or glycolic acid), and beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid).

Laser therapy:

Professional and non-invasive laser therapies, such as Laser Genesis and RF fractional, CO2 Fractional, are performed in skin clinics or offices to rejuvenate and synthesize collagen. Laser use may be effective for large skin pores caused by aging or sun exposure. It should be noted that quality laser therapy can also help improve acne scars.

Face mask:

Facial masks help impurities to come out of the pores and make pores look smaller. Masks that dry on the skin are effective in removing blackheads and may also help reduce open skin pores. Use different masks to see which one suits your skin best. You can try clay or oatmeal masks.

Treatment of skin pores with AFA:

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