Why do skin pores become enlarged?

Do you know what causes enlarged pores on your skin? Below I will introduce to you the reasons for enlarged skin pores, let’s take a look.

Why does the skin have enlarged pores?

The pores are clogged with dirt, causing them to expand. The basal layer of the epidermis of the skin continuously produces cells and transports them to the upper layers. After the cells age, they generally fall off naturally. However, if the pores are blocked, the skin metabolism is not smooth and the skin cannot shed as expected, causing the pores to enlarge.

Sagging and aging of the skin causes enlarged pores. As we age, blood circulation becomes increasingly obstructed, and the subcutaneous fat layer of the skin becomes loose and lacks elasticity. If proper care is not given, aging will be accelerated and the pores will naturally become larger.

Special reminder: Smoking is also one of the causes of enlarged pores. While you enjoy the feeling of puffing smoke, cigarettes actually cause your blood vessels to constrict, blood circulation to slow down, and nutrients cannot be smoothly delivered to skin cells. As a result, dryness and aging appear early, facial lines naturally sag, and pores become enlarged.

Excessive stimulation from squeezing pimples and blackheads can cause excessive accumulation of sebum in the sebaceous follicles, and when the pores are blocked by dirt, purulent bacteria can easily form and the hair follicles can become inflamed, causing more and more blackheads and pimples. If you squeeze pimples and blackheads excessively, the epidermis will rupture and once the dermis is damaged, it will be difficult for the skin to produce new cells due to its lack of regeneration function, leaving uneven scars and enlarging the pores. Applying irritating cosmetics and creams, using strong or astringent lotions, strong creams, and anti-inflammatory water for a long time will make the pores more blocked and the oil cannot be excreted. If sterilization is not done and proper care is not provided, the problem will become more and more serious and the pores will become larger.

Special tip: When there is too much oil, you can't help but take out a deep cleansing mask, but be careful - many deep cleansing masks first expand the pores before they can penetrate deep into the pores to remove oil and dirt. Therefore, it is important to remember to “converge” afterwards. People with naturally large pores (especially active sebum secretion) and oily skin have very active oil secretion, and their pores are relatively large. Most of the pores are only limited to the nose, chin, and forehead, and these areas are also most prone to acne. The large pores caused by physical constitution must be cleaned and maintained. Otherwise, the more sebum and dead cells block the pores, the larger the pores will be. In addition, the pores will become loose and aged faster with age.

The occurrence of the above situations may cause you to have enlarged pores. Therefore, we should pay attention to avoid these situations in our daily skin care. In fact, as long as you take good care of your skin on a daily basis and pay more attention to skin care, your skin quality will become better and better, and you will stay away from the trouble of large pores.