What factors can cause enlarged pores? How can we improve them?

Large pores usually look darker, which is the result of oil oxidizing and changing color in the air, just like a peeled apple will turn brown after being left for a long time. In addition, oil breeds bacteria, and if it is not cleaned in time, large pores will come to you, and may even develop into acne, which is a headache!

What factors can cause enlarged pores?

1. Oily skin

Some people are born with "oily skin", which is also closely related to factors such as eating habits, age, temperature, humidity, etc. The sebaceous glands secrete vigorously, and too much oil accumulates in the hair follicles, expanding the pores, and gradually the pores will appear enlarged. Especially the nose, chest and back, where the sebaceous glands are most distributed, are the "hardest hit areas". Sometimes, the lack of water in the dermis makes the skin oily on the outside and dry on the inside, which will also aggravate the enlarged pores.

2. Incomplete cleaning

The skin will "metabolize" and aged keratin cells will fall off regularly, but if they are not cleaned in time, the aged keratin and dirt will block the pores, and the pores will naturally become larger.

3. Skin aging

Pores also age. After the age of 25, the elastic fibers and collagen in the dermis decrease or age and degenerate, which damages the supporting system around the hair follicles, resulting in enlarged pores. Dryness in air-conditioned rooms and ultraviolet damage are all "accomplices" that accelerate skin aging.

4. Bad habits

Smoking and drinking frequently, and eating a lot of snacks and sweets will not only lead to nutritional imbalance, but also make the skin oily. The habit of "squeezing pimples" will also lead to enlarged pores.

5. Improper skin care

Alcohol-based lotions and inappropriate skin care products can clog your pores and cause them to become enlarged.

How to improve enlarged pores?

1. Acid brushing

Salicylic acid can generally remove the aging stratum corneum of the skin, and can also speed up the metabolism of the skin, thereby shrinking the pores and making the skin smoother and more delicate. Generally, the effect can be seen about a week after treatment, and severe cases may require multiple treatments.

2. Photorejuvenation

Photorejuvenation can promote collagen regeneration and reduce sebum secretion to achieve the effect of shrinking pores.

3. Carbon dioxide fractional laser

CO2 fractional laser creates tiny bubbles that burst and stimulate collagen regeneration, thereby shrinking pores. It uses a laser beam of a specific wavelength on the skin surface to create tiny holes and promote skin repair. This method is suitable for mild to moderate enlarged pores.

4. Gold microneedle

The microneedle probe penetrates the skin and uses radio frequency energy to deliver nutrients, promote the discharge of toxins from the pores, shrink pores, and reduce inflammation.