How to shrink pores? A comprehensive guide to causes and treatment options for enlarged pores.

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These days, when I look in the mirror, I'm really worried about my enlarged pores. Even when I put on makeup, my pores are really noticeable, so I'm worried about what to do. Are there people like me who are stressed out because of their pores?

 

I was concerned about my enlarged pores, so I did a lot of research. I heard that pores can be reduced with proper care! So today, I'll tell you about the causes of enlarged pores, how to reduce them, and even a pore-reduction treatment.

1. Causes of enlarged pores

1) UV rays

One of the causes of enlarged pores is said to be UV rays. UV rays are a major cause of skin aging, and when they penetrate the dermis, they weaken the skin's supporting structure.

When the skin loses elasticity like this, the area around the pores can easily stretch and the pores can become larger.

 

2) Excessive sebum secretion

It's also said that pores can become larger during puberty when excessive hormone secretion leads to increased activity of the sebaceous glands. A lot of sebum is secreted from the sebaceous glands and exits through the pores, which causes the pores to become larger.

 

3) Weakening of the skin barrier

In the hot summer, sweat causes us to wash and cleanse our faces more frequently. This frequent washing damages the skin barrier, and when the barrier is weakened, moisture loss increases, making the skin more sensitive. This can make pores more visible.

2. How to reduce pores

It is said that it is important to practice methods to reduce pores through managing daily lifestyle habits.

 

1) Correct way to wash your face

Before washing your face, it's important to wash your hands to prevent bacteria from entering your pores. It's also important to wash your face with lukewarm water—neither too hot nor too cold. Using a mildly acidic, hypoallergenic cleanser can also help minimize pores.

 

👉Follow these correct face washing habits!

 

2) Use sunscreen

As mentioned earlier, UV rays can cause pores to enlarge, so it's important to diligently apply sunscreen regularly. It's a good idea to develop the habit of diligently applying sunscreen year-round!

 

👉Check out information on sunscreens that are free of harmful ingredients

 

3) Moisturizing and soothing

As the weather gets drier these days, your skin tends to dry out as well. Dry skin can make your pores more visible, so applying moisturizer regularly to maintain moisture within your skin can help minimize the appearance of pores.

 

👉Check out information on moisturizing creams that help with dry skin

3. Pore management treatment

It's not easy to shrink pores with just skincare. So, I'll tell you about some dermatological treatments that can help with pore management!

 

1) Capri Laser

One treatment that helps reduce pores is the Capri laser. The Capri laser works directly on the bacteria in sebaceous glands and hair follicles that cause acne, helping to reduce inflammation and minimizing pores.

 

👉Detailed information on Capri Lazy, which helps reduce pores

 

2) Pico laser

Pico laser treatments are also said to help reduce pores. Pico MLA toning, for example, is a treatment that reduces melanin while simultaneously increasing collagen and elastin, helping to improve pores and skin texture.

PicoFraxel is a treatment that regenerates the skin by bursting the tissues in the dermis and creating an air layer. It is said to be effective in improving large pores and skin texture!

 

👉 Detailed information on pico laser for pore improvement

 

3) CO2 Fraxel

CO2 Fraxel is a treatment that helps improve deep scars and pores by making small holes in the skin to lift the flesh.

 

4) Aquaphil

If sebum is secreted excessively, waste products can accumulate in the pores and enlarge the pores, so it would be a good idea to manage sebum and waste products with Aqua Peel.

 

5) Aladdin Phil

Aladdin Peel uses micro needles made of natural ingredients to help relieve acne and redness, as well as manage pores.

 

👉 CO2 Fraxel/Aqua Peel/Aladdin Peel Details

 

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While shrinking enlarged pores isn't easy, it's crucial to diligently manage your daily habits! If enlarged pores are too stressful for you, consider a pore management treatment. Let's take advantage of the information I shared today and start managing your pores together :)

 

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