Do you look at your picture only to zoom in on your large pores? Do you appear larger than normal? Well, You Are not alone. More than 1/3rd of people suffer from this. But they don’t know what to do. Some try to ignore it, while some try different measures. And if even after trying so much, it doesn’t go anywhere, it makes you mad. But don’t be angry anymore. In this article, we will help you how to get rid of enlarged pores on your face and prevent them from coming in the future.
So let’s dive right in.
What Are Open Pores?
So the first question is- what are those pores on your skin? Well, in simple words, pores are holes in your skin from where hairs appear. And the roots of these forces are connected to sebaceous glands that continuously produce sebum.
When these pore gets filled with sebum, makeup, and skin care, it gets clogged. And these clogged pores get bigger.
Another cause of large pores can be the reduction n of collagen. So with age, your skin loses its capacity to produce collagen, and that causes your skin to lose elasticity, and thus, your pores become loose and wider.
Fact:-
Pores are not muscles. And hence, they cannot increase or decrease in size. So if you use cold water to wash your face, be alerted. Rather than reducing the size of your pores, you are making things difficult. The cold water hardens the sebum making it hard to remove it.
Also, sudden changes in the temperature of your skin can even further lead to more open pores.
Types Of Enlarged Pores On Face
- O-shaped pores are caused by excessive sebum and hormonal changes.
- U-shaped pores on your face are caused when your skin is dehydrated or lacks elasticity.
- And lastly, Y-shaped pores are caused by the reduction of elastin and collagen.
How To Get Rid Of Enlarged Pores?
Now that we know more about enlarged pores. Let’s talk about how to remove open pores.
Cleansing
Cleansing is an essential skincare process if you want to treat open pores on your face. Believe us! If you cleanse your skin, you will never have to worry about enlarged pores.
So what is the best way to clean your face? Well, we recommend you do double cleansing every night and use a gentle cleanser in the morning.
Here is an ultimate cleansing guide for you- Cleansing Guide 101- Master The First Step Of Skincare Routine
Importance Of Double Cleansing
Cleansing your face with an oil cleanser, and then a foam cleanser is significant. It helps remove all those leftovers of makeup, pollutants, germs,s, and sunscreen residue from your skin.
While you may think that only foam cleanser is enough to remove all those, this is not the reality. You need an oil cleanser to remove dirt from your face. Even if you don’t apply makeup daily and apply only sunscreen, then oil cleansers are important.
How To Double Cleanse Effectively?
First, apply a few drops of oil cleanser on your palms evenly on your face. Then massage gently all over the face focusing on wider areas first, followed by smaller areas.
You have to massage gently for 5 to 10 minutes in a circular motion to ensure all the makeup and sunscreen are dissolved.
And don’t worry if you start looking like a ghost. Because if you are looking like a ghost while using an oil cleanser, it means it is working right.
The second most crucial step is to emulsify the oil cleanser. It is a step where water meets oil. If you do not adequately emulsify the oil cleanser, the oil will get trapped in your pores and may cause break out and other skin concerns.
Take water on your palms. And in a circular motion massage it gently till the oil turns white.
And once it is done, you should wash your face and move on to the next process.
Take a few pumps of your foam cleanser on your hands and make foam from it. You can use a foam-making machine for the same purpose.
Now after making the foam, apply it evenly on your skin and massage gently. You can even use a cleansing device to clean your face properly. And then wash.
Now, you have successfully removed all the makeup and sunscreen residue from your face. If you follow these steps daily, we assure you that you will never face the issues of clogged pores ever again. You will also see less frequent acne breaks out, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Exfoliation
The next important step that you have to follow properly to remove the dirt from your pores is exfoliation. It will not only helps you to get rid of enlarged pores but will prevent the from happening in future.
Exfoliating your face is very important to remove dead skin cells and promote skin cell regeneration. And when it comes to exfoliation, you come across types of exfoliation, physical exfoliators & chemical exfoliators.
If you want to read more about chemical and physical exfoliants, click here.
Physical exfoliator includes scrubs, clay masks, gommage peeling gel, etc. As the name suggests, they physically remove their skin cells from your face.
Let’s talk about them one by one.
Scrubs
Scrubs are the most popular skincare products when it comes to exfoliation. They are made up of grains of sugar or ground nuts and are effective to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.
You should use this on a wet face. Take a few drops of scrub in your hands and rub them in your palms before applying them on your face. Spread it evenly on your face for 5 to 10 minutes, and massage it gently before washing it off.
Don’t be rough or aggressive while using a scrub, as it can damage your skin. It can also irritate your skin. And it will not help you get rid of enlarged pores but will further increase the production of sebum, causing visible large pores.
Tip:-
You can use small grains of scrub if you have oily skin and large grains if you have dry skin.
Clay Mask
Clay masks are also effective to remove oil and dirt from your pores. You should try out volcanic ash, green tea, or brown sugar clay masks. And if you have oily skin, then don’t skip this step. It will help you in multiple ways.
Chemical Exfoliators
Chemical exploiters include AHA, BHA, PHA, and LHA. They are excellent ways to remove dirt and dead skin cells from your pores without damaging your skin barrier.
AHA and PHA are water-soluble acids and work only on the surface. They can help you achieve smoother skin. And get rid of those pesky bumps. There is not much difference between them. The only difference is that PHA is a gentler version of AHA.
Similarly, BHA and LHA are fat-soluble acids and penetrate deeper into the skin to dissolve sebum and dirt from pores. Like PHA, LHA is gentle versions of BHA.
If you want to know more about AHA and BHA and how to use them, click here.
Sheet Mask
Another important thing you should pay attention to avoid open pores is your skin temperature. Every day our skin is exposed to a variation of temperature that is not good for its health.
We often regulate our body temperature by changing the type of clothes we wear. What do we do for our faces? Nothing, right? But your face suffers from more heat variation than the rest of the body.
Ideally, the face temperature should be around 31 to 32 Celsius. But every day, the face has to face different variations of temperature. Any sudden change can irritate your skin, causing sebaceous glands to produce more sebum.
High temperature irritates the skin and leads to an increase in sebum production. And this often leads to frequent breakouts and reduces skin elasticity.
On the other hand, low temperature decreases blood circulation, causing dead skin cells to pile up on the skin. It also makes your skin sensitive.
So what should you do to regulate your skin temperature? You can do so following different things.
First, never apply ice directly on your face as it can lead to a sudden drop in temperature on your face. Apply cold water slowly on your face so that the reduction in the temperature is not too sudden.
Also, if you are coming straight from the sun and your skin is too heated up, avoid going directly to the AC room. Instead, take a towel, wet it with some cold water, and apply it to your face first to reduce the temperature.
You can also regulate your skin temperature by using a sheet mask. Put it in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes before applying it to your skin. You should look for skin-soothing and calming ingredients for your face.
Tip:-
Also, use a sheet mass that is breathable and eco-friendly.
You can also use a modeling clay mask for the same purpose. Mix modeling clay masks and water in a 1:1 ratio and apply it on your skin evenly. Let it dry and see it wash off. And you will see moisturized and glowing skin immediately.
Tip:-
You can use rose water instead of water to increase the benefits of the modeling clay mask.
Final Words
Lalty, as it is said, prevention is better than cure, you should focus on preventing sebum and other residues trapped in your pores. For this, cleanser effectively every day. Never go to bed with makeup on. Even when you feel lazy, double cleanse. Also, moisturize and exfoliate regularly.
Also, pamper your skin weekly with sheet masks, LED masks, and modeling clay masks. These extra steps towards loving your skin would never go in vain. Keep following these steps to get rid of enlarged pores on your face, and you will see visible results in a few weeks.
