Enlarged pores are a common beauty problem. Adopting a new beauty routine, natural and targeted, can, however, retrieve a beautiful and healthy skin.

Say no to large pore: The guide on How to fight them

Large pores: the reason for their appearance and the consequences

The physiological reasons behind large pores

In front of the mirror, you can start to notice that your skin is getting more texture and more imperfections. Makeup, even a full coverage one, is not enough to cover these small holes on the surface of your skin. 

Large pores are located on the infamous T-zone, which is the chin and the nose - the area that extends to the cheeks as well - and the lower part of the forehead. The sebaceous glands are mainly located in these areas.  

The pore is the location of the hair follicle and the sebaceous gland. They allow the skin to breathe, in a certain way, by letting the sebum and the sweat to evacuate. 

However, saying that large pores are exclusively an oily skin issue would be a mistake. Indeed, a skin with large pores can also have dry areas - which makes it a combination skin- and can also be sensitive.

In the same way, mature skin can suffer from large pores, even if they are not oily or combination. When the skin is aging, it can cause large pores as well.

Another reason can provoke large pores: hormones. If the appearance of large pores is sudden, it can be the result of an internal upheaval coming from a pregnancy - or following one -, a poorly adapted contraceptive pill or any other situation that might have disturbed the hormonal system. In some cases, the sebum can become more active and lead to large pores and breakouts. 

External causes

The skin is the largest organ of our body, and it reflects our lifestyle and behavior. Having a diet that is too fat or too sweet, sun exposure, not enough sleep, products we use and skin aging can cause an inflammation of the sebaceous glands. 

Everything has a repercussion on the health of our skin. Large pores are the symptoms.  

Consequences of large pores

When they are enlarged, pores can get infected because of a poor cleansing or the wrong products. They can absorb residues and bacteria. The pores become clogged and lead to the appearance of blackheads and small breakouts - the microcytes recognizable at their white inflammation.

Large pores and breakouts can lead to a real complex. Fortunately, even with a combination or an oily skin, they can be fought and successfully eliminated.

Targeted and natural products

Eliminate the products that do more harm than good

Fighting large pores start with a healthier diet that helps the skin to regenerate and reduce inflammation. But it is not enough.

It is crucial to start a new beauty routine. The products you are currently using may not be adapted to your skin. Some creams, that are too rich and thick, can clog pores. Also, cleansers that are too harsh can lead to the inflammation of the sebaceous glands.