Recent research has revealed that the infamous acne bacteria (P. acnes), Vitamin B12, and the skin microbiome have a close relationship. The research found that when B12 is taken as a supplement, these bacteria stopped producing their own amount and instead begin producing porphyrin molecules. Porphyrins can generate inflammation and acne is triggered by inflammation at the beginning. Vitamin B12 alters the normal metabolic pathway and activity of the skin bacteria. Moreover,

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 keep pores filled with a layer of oil that accentuates their appearance. ~ AGE/LAXITY: As we age, our pore size can start to appear even more significant due to the laxity and gravity