Myths And Truths About Large Pores

PORE TRUTHS:

~ GENETICS: Predominantly, our genetics determines the size of our pores. Changing our parents could help this but is probably not a feasible solution.

~ EXCESSIVE SEBUM PRODUCTION: Individuals with oilier skin will generally have a larger pore size. Excessive sebum production will fill pores with a layer of oil that accentuates their appearance.

~ AGE/LAXITY: Our pore size can appear even more significant as we age due to the laxity and gravity pulling down on the skin.

~ IS NOT DIRT: Sometimes there is debris in the pore, but most of what you see is oxidized oil, not dirt. If the pore is clogged, the sebum will dilate it, making it wider than its normal size.

PORE MYTHS:

~ OPEN & CLOSE: Not true! They dilate like your pupils and can go from narrow to wide or wide to narrow. Steam can help loosen the oil inside pores, and cold water or other treatments can tighten them, but they don’t open and close because, unlike the erector pili muscle which creates a "goose bump," our pores do not have muscle.

~ STEAM OPEN PORES: Nothing can open pores for the above reasons. However, steam softens the sebum inside the pore, which is why it is sometimes used in facials before extractions. However, steam can disrupt the protective skin barrier. If you have acne or rosacea skin, never steam your face without discussing it with your skin care professional.

~ PORE STRIPS WORK! Not so much...they only remove the top layer of the clogged pore. Pore strips can also cause spider veins and broken capillaries on areas with thinner skin. And if you use a nose strip over a damaged pore, it could tear the skin and leave a scar. Ouch!

~ BLACKHEADS ON MY NOSE: There is a difference between a "blackhead" and a "sebaceous filament." A sebaceous filament is a perpetual darker pore on the nose or chin that fills with oil; the difference is that a blackhead would be more prominent (we can extract this). Let's face reality: We all have them to some extent, and if they are removed, they will come back within a week. However, proper skin hydration and skin barrier repair is key in keeping these almost invisible.

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

We cannot change the size of our pores, but we can take measures to make them appear smaller. If the pores are clogged, scheduling a Customized Facial Treatment that combines gentle exfoliation to eliminate excess sebum, oxidation, and blackheads, with meticulous extractions, and light-therapy is ideal.

Our gold infused botanical retinol serum encourages skin cell turnover to prevent the buildup of dead skin cells in pores. One of the most effective pore minimizers is Collagen-Induction Therapy. When we increase collagen production, skin becomes denser, and pores get tightened, so they appear smaller.

During your General Skin Analysis and Consultation, we'll determine which treatment is right for you!

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