Excessively dilated facial pores are a very common skin problem, giving an unsightly and uneven appearance to the skin's texture. There are many causes for this phenomenon: excess sebum, accumulation of dead cells, skin aging, etc. Fortunately, solutions exist to tighten enlarged pores and restore smooth skin and a radiant complexion.
What are facial pores for?
Pores are microscopic openings located on the surface of the skin. They are present all over the body, but aremore visible on the face. Pores allow the evacuation and diffusion of substances such as sweat or sebum to the skin's surface.
Pilosebaceous pores are the most common and are associated with hair. They contain sebaceous glands that produce sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes and lubricates the skin and hair.
Sweat pores release sweat to regulate body temperature.
Why do we have enlarged pores?
A pore is said to be enlarged when its diameter and volume increase, making it more visible. There can be several causes for this:
- Skin aging, which slows down the renewal of the body's cells and the elimination of dead cells.These cells accumulate (this is called hyperkeratosis) and clog the pore, making it impossible to drain. Like a balloon, the pore begins to swell and can even become completely clogged, giving rise to microcysts such as blackheads, pimples, or acne.
- Excessive sebum production, which binds to dead cells to form a plug.
- A buildup of residue or external pollutants, such as makeup residue or fine particles in the air. These residues, if not removed daily, can also end up completely clogging pores.
- A genetic predisposition.
- A loss of elasticity facial skin.
Generally associated withan oily skin type, excessively enlarged facial pores can also occur in people with dry or normal skin. The advice we provide in the following lines is therefore not reserved for people with combination to oily skin and will benefit everyone.
How to tighten enlarged pores?
First and foremost, you should not try to "dry out" enlarged pores or mechanically shrink them, as you might be tempted to do with grainy scrubs, for example. This would only increase sebum secretion and make the pores even more visible.
Thus, toprevent the appearance of these imperfections or get rid of them When they are already present, FILORGA Laboratories experts recommend the following beauty products and actions:
- Cleanse the skin in depth with thecleansing foam orthe AGE-PURIFY CLEAN gel. These two treatments will remove external impurities and excess sebum.
- To get rid of dead skin cells and refine skin texture, exfoliate your face daily withOXYGEN-PEEL lotion.
Then apply the HYDRA-HYAL cream-gel. Its mastic extract, with its astringent properties, reduces pores, erases imperfections, and provides a lasting mattifying effect.
