Don’t worry about enlarged pores. The causes and classification of enlarged pores

In this world, babies are probably the only ones who can loudly say that they have good skin and don’t have problems with large pores. As we age, changes in the environment can easily lead to enlarged pores.

Don’t worry if you have enlarged pores

Women who love beauty are paying more and more attention to their skin care. Good skin not only makes people feel comfortable, but also can increase one's self-confidence. There are many series of skin care products now, and there are also many problematic skin care products. This reminds us to be cautious when purchasing skin care products, choose those that are suitable for our skin type, and it is best to choose pure natural skin care products. Next, I will talk to you about the care of enlarged pores. Let’s say goodbye to enlarged pores together.

1. Hydration

When you have enlarged pores, the first thing you need to consider is hydration. Lack of water in our body can easily be reflected on our face. Dry skin, if not replenished with water in time, can easily lead to rough pores and clogged pores, resulting in enlarged pores. Therefore, the first step to transform enlarged pores is to moisturize. Each of us should drink eight glasses of water every day. If you have large pores, have you drunk any today?

2. Cleanse your skin

We need to keep our face clean every day, and it is important to choose a cleanser that suits your skin. Enlarged pores are often caused by unclean face. Although we are all very busy and go out early and come back late, it is still necessary to clean our face every day. As the saying goes, every mobile phone of ours needs a protective film, and our face is our protective film.

3. Apply facial mask

We must not forget to apply facial mask. You don’t need to apply a facial mask every day, but you should apply it every few days. You can choose a mask that suits you according to your skin characteristics. There are many problematic facial masks on the market now, and there have been many reports in the news. We must pay attention to these details when purchasing facial masks.

4. Don’t stay up late

Staying up late is a big killer of our skin. Although many people have to stay up late to work for a living, they also need to pay attention to rest. Daily diet and rest are very important. Remember, don't stay up late, don't eat fried foods, eat more vegetables and fruits, and solve the problem from the inside to play a fundamental role.

5. Drink less alcohol

If you have large pores, and your skin is covered with pits and looks dull, it will take a long time to take care of your skin. People like you must not drink alcohol often, as drinking will only make the situation worse instead of improving it. Drinking too much alcohol is harmful to your body. To say goodbye to enlarged pores, don’t drink or drink less.

6. Choose natural skin care products

Large pores require some time to take care of. We can usually use some skin care products that have the effect of tightening the skin, but we must be careful when choosing these skin care products. Generally, we should choose those containing plant ingredients. Skin care products containing plant ingredients such as aloe vera, calendula, oatmeal, etc. are good choices.

There are no ugly women in this world, only lazy women. This statement makes a lot of sense. Female friends with large pores should not worry. Just do a good job of daily care and don’t be lazy. As long as we persist, although we can't return to the skin of our infancy, we can shrink pores and restore smooth and delicate skin, which is a successful result.

Causes and classification of enlarged pores

1. Hyperkeratosis type - common in oily skin. If old cuticles are not cleaned thoroughly, excessive oil will clog the pores; ultraviolet rays or climate influences will slow down metabolism, and old cuticles cannot fall off naturally, causing the basal layer to stop producing new cells, resulting in hypertrophy of the epidermis and thickening of the stratum corneum.

2. Aging and sagging type - a normal phenomenon of skin aging, which is particularly obvious on the cheeks and is called Y-shaped pores. But it can also happen to young skin. If you stay in an air-conditioned room for a long time, your skin is too dry or you don't do enough sun protection, or you are attacked by ultraviolet rays, it will cause your skin to age prematurely.

3. Acne type - the result of blockage of sebaceous glands, often occurring in the T-zone and chin. Excessive sebum secretion or accumulation of dead skin cells causes sebum to accumulate and cannot be eliminated, forming a blockage.

4. Pigmentation type: shadows appear on both sides of the nose, which are small black dots. In fact, these are dark pores caused by vision. The pore structure itself is a groove. The pores on both sides of the nose are slightly larger than other parts. When exposed to light, the pores appear dark and large because they cannot reflect the light source.

5. Sebaceous type: It is more likely to occur in oily skin. The nose, chest and back are the areas with the most sebaceous glands in the body. It is the most common and is affected to varying degrees by skin type, age (most likely to occur between 15 and 30 years old), temperature (more serious in summer than in winter) and humidity.

The harm caused by enlarged pores:

1. A considerable number of adults have enlarged pores which are inflammatory, often accompanied by seborrheic dermatitis, redness of the cheeks and skin around the mouth, especially on both sides of the nose. Inflammation caused by general infection causes the blood vessels in the skin to dilate, and the serum exudation causes edema between the tissues, which squeezes the subcutaneous tissue and bulges outward from the epidermis, forming orange peel-like changes.

2. Excessive secretion of sebum in the pores leads to blockage by dirt, which easily produces purulent bacteria and inflamed hair follicles. Acne, blackheads and pimples will grow more and more. Excessive squeezing will damage the epidermis and dermis, and easily leave uneven scars.

3. A person's normal skin texture is in the shape of a "M" character, with the pores in the center. When the skin texture becomes heavy and sunken, it becomes connected with the sunken pores. Due to the decrease in elasticity, the skin sags under the action of gravity, forming lines with a certain direction. The pores are connected one by one through the skin, forming part of the wrinkles.

The ultimate solution for enlarged pores

For young people with enlarged pores, IPL intense pulsed light treatment is recommended. Intense pulsed light, also known as photon rejuvenation, or photon for short, can directly act on the sebaceous glands, inhibit excessive oil secretion, kill acne bacteria, reduce skin inflammation, promote normal keratinization of the epithelium, and improve the phenomenon of clogged pores. At the same time, you can also choose some cosmeceuticals and Chinese herbal skin care products for combined treatment, and focus on cleansing, oil control, and moisturizing, which can solve the problem of enlarged facial pores in young people from the root.

For middle-aged and elderly people with enlarged pores, CO2 fractional laser is recommended. The laser emitted in a fractional manner can reach deep into the dermis, stimulate fibroblasts, and promote the synthesis of new collagen, elastic fibers, and hyaluronic acid, making the dermis fuller and firmer, and pores and wrinkles disappear naturally. At the same time, combined drug treatment can also be added to improve the treatment effect. Antibacterial drugs can be tried, but attention must be paid to skin cleanliness (keratin plug drugs cannot enter if the skin is not cleaned thoroughly). Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid, etc. can also be introduced after fractional laser treatment.

Common problems with shrinking pores

1. What are the common principles for shrinking pores?

Cleaning (excess oil, pore plugs, reducing food sources for microorganisms and parasites); sun protection and anti-aging (maintain skin elasticity and firmness); try not to cover pores with covering methods, such as liquid foundation (its closed nature can make the inside of the pores in an oxygen-deficient state, creating better reproduction conditions).

2. Can mud products or salicylic acid shrink pores?

Mud can help clean and shrink pores, but if it is caused by exogenous factors, relying on mud products is not very effective; salicylic acid can be used at a maximum of 2% daily to help clean keratin plugs and is more effective in improving simple enlarged pores. However, it cannot eliminate exogenous factors, nor can it improve organic enlargement.

3. How does laser/intense light shrink pores?

Enlarged pores are often accompanied by acne, blackheads, scars, wrinkles, etc. Intense light therapy can be used for the first full face treatment, followed by focused treatment of the T-zone, U-zone and cheeks. The interval between two treatments is 2 to 3 months. 3 to 5 consecutive treatments can completely remove enlarged pores and improve other skin problems. Similarly, the use of fractional laser to treat enlarged pores requires personalized treatment according to the severity.