How can I shrink my enlarged pores and make my skin texture look smoother?
Dr. Iryna Stewart (O’Kelly)
Owner of Aesthetic Art Academy (UK), specializing in anti-aging treatments, skin health and training.You can definitely make your poors look significantly smaller and more refined by following these steps:
1. Pores look larger when they are stretched out by excess sebum and dead skin cells. Keep them clear with BHA (Salicylic Acid). Since BHA is oil-soluble, it goes deep into the pore to dissolve the ‘glue’ holding debris together, keeping the pore wall tight.
2. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a powerhouse for oily skin. It helps regulate sebum production. When your skin isn’t overproducing oil, your pores aren’t constantly ‘full,’ which allows them to appear more refined.
3. Never skip Moisturizer. If you dehydrate oily skin by skipping moisturizer, your skin will produce more oil to compensate, further stretching your pores.
For more dramatic results, consider in-office treatments like Chemical Peels, Microneedling, or HydraFacials.