All answers from: Dr. Iryna Stewart (O’Kelly)

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.

While both are powerhouse ingredients, they work best at different times. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects against environmental stressors during the day, so it should be used in the morning.

Retinol is light-sensitive and aids in repair, making it ideal for nighttime use.

Both are highly active ingredients. Using them together in one step can lead to significant dryness, redness, and peeling, especially for sensitive skin.