Can I really change the size of my pores?

[Marisol]

Q: Can I really change the size of my pores?

A: You can keep pores from appearing larger and make them appear smaller, but according to Dr. Howard Sobel, New York City dermatologist and founder of DDF skincare, there's no way to permanently shrink your pores. "Pores do not open and close and their size is genetically pre-determined. Pores will become larger if sebum and dead skin accumulate. And once the pore is stretched, it doesn't shrink back. That's why keeping the pore clear is so important. For crystal-clear skin, use an exfoliating cleanser every day, then apply a product containing salicylic acid or retinol, which treat clogged pores by dissolving and gently removing blackheads and embedded sebum.

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[Mouna]

i agree

 

[mac-whore]

sucks for me.

 

[katrosier]

Does that mean no matter how careful I am my pores will get bigger with age ? Because I mean once in a while your pores will get clogged /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pinkbundles]

thanks mari!

 

[charish]

i know mine are bigger from the sun which sucks.

 

[han]

thanks for info

 

[Scorpi Oh]

Thanks for the info!

 

[TylerD]

That sucks. I cant use S.A or Retin A or anything like that because it just makes my face worse. But I do agree you cannot shrink your pores, you can only cover them up which is what I Do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> . I decided to quit trying to find a miracle product that will make them go away (because there arent any) And find a miracle product that will cover them up /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> (Hopefully Eraser)

 

[Leza1121]

Hi, Thanks for posting the article Marisol. I just want to add the daily exfoliation is fine just as long as it's a gentle exfoliator.

 

[Kathy]

Me too. :frown:

 

[Leony]

Definitely agree! Exfoliation is the key.

 

[sadhunni]

thanks for the info!

 

[Aquilah]

Good info! Thanks!

 

[Ally3]

I googled this. Any one use this before?

 

[chekchek]

Thanks for the info.

 

[iiweazle]

oh man

 

[cocochanel_nyc]

Great info indeed. Thanks!

 

[BarbaraHarmon]

The cleaner you keep your skin the pores are going to appear smaller because there will not be trapped sebrum and dead skin parts there. Use a good cleanser or deep cleaning mask daily and you will see a difference. I reccommend Jafra's Revitalizing Pearl Cleanser. Barbara

 

[TylerD]

I keep my pores to a mint hahah doesnt seem to do much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />