Want to know the secret to shrinking pores? Five strategies to save your pores

1. Clear pores and remove annoying keratin plugs

The first battle is to deal with pores . Besides large pores, the most annoying thing is that they are also dirty and look dark. In fact, what accumulates in the pores is the "keratin plug phenomenon" which is a mixture of oil secreted by the skin, keratin and external dirt. At this time, if these dirt are not effectively removed, blackheads will appear over time.

To deal with the keratin plug phenomenon, in addition to regular exfoliation , the best daily maintenance method is to use products containing fruit acid or salicylic acid . Apply a thin layer every night. After about a week, you can see improvements in your skin. In addition to helping exfoliate, these products can also make the skin look neater and minimize the appearance of pores.

2. Regulate oiliness and tighten pores

Once the pores are clean and unobstructed, the next thing to do is to shrink the dilated pores . In addition, to address the problem of enlarged pores caused by excessive sebum secretion, it is necessary to start from the root, reduce sebum secretion, and transform the sebaceous glands, which are an "active volcano" that erupts at any time, into a "dormant volcano."

Currently, the most common ingredients in skin care products that tighten pores are some cooling agents, such as alcohol, mint ingredients, or seaweed extracts, which can achieve the purpose of tightening pores and regulating oil.

STEP3 Use moisture to expand the pores

Many people will ignore this point. The most common skin condition is oiliness and shine, so many people's first reaction is to absorb oil. But in fact, while it is desperately absorbing the oil, it not only takes away the oil, but also the water.

When improving enlarged pores, hydration is also a very important step. Everyone should restore the normal water-oil ratio automatically through plenty of moisturizing and hydrating to help the skin return to a healthy texture. As long as the skin has enough moisture, the moisture can help to refine the skin texture and naturally and effectively shrink the pores.

STEP4 Delay aging and prevent pores from getting bigger

The most common phenomenon that accompanies aging is the so-called loose pores. Because the subcutaneous fat and skin have become loose, the pores on both sides of the nose will appear like oval teardrop-shaped pores . This is because the originally firm dermis gradually stretches as the collagen and elastic fibers are lost, making the skin unable to support the weight of subcutaneous fat.

The solution to enlarged pores caused by sagging and aging is to strengthen the skin's firmness by using products containing ingredients such as vitamin A, L-ascorbic acid, pentapeptides, yeast, etc. , to help the proliferation of collagen and rebuild the connective tissue of the dermis, while maintaining the elasticity of the hair follicle wall, allowing the pores to regain the firm appearance of young skin.

STEP5 Soft focus refraction makes all pores disappear

No matter how hard you try to maintain your skin, it seems that you are still some distance away from the "enamel beauty" in your mind. At this time, you need to use a pore-filling cream, or a concealer product containing light modifiers, which can cleverly cover the pores by using the soft focus and refraction effects in optical principles, smooth the skin surface, and fill the holes appropriately.

When using this type of product, you need to pay attention to the techniques. If you use pore-correcting cream, it is recommended to use it after the skin care program and before sun protection. When applying, first squeeze a small amount onto the fingertips, and then apply repeatedly in a circular motion on the pores that need to be covered, allowing the product to enter the pores to achieve a filling effect.