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What are open pores?
Pores are naturally always open in order to help your body get rid of all the sweat and toxins. Not unlike the colour of your hair or how tall you are, your pores will remain the same size, but you can minimise their size by keeping oil and dirt to a minimum, since both make pores noticeable.
Pores appear to be larger as we get older. This is why our skin that stays firm due to broken collagen and elastin begins breaking. The pores become stretched when skin loses its tightness, then they appear to be larger.
Open pores are very easy to see. They can leave your skin with rough or uneven texture and tend to stand out more when clogged with oil, dirt, or makeup. If you have oilier or combination skin, you are probably going to see them more as excess oil in the skin can make it more noticeable.
Open pores are very easy to identify with some simple checks and a visit to a dermatologist. How to identify them?
This means your pores are more likely to trap oil, dirt, and dead skin which causes breakouts.
Pores when open, infect easily and blackheads and whiteheads occur.
It can cause your skin to feel rough and bumpy, which is all a result of enlarged pores.
Hyper-active gland production, either sebum or even inflammation in open pores and too much acne can sometimes cause scarring on your face.
The larger the pores, they more likely they may be affected by environmental factors and possibly make some products too irritating.
If you do wear makeup, large pores are a huge opportunity for it to settle into making those gaps all the more visible.
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A mild skin cleanser helps clean away extra oils as well as dirt that could be the cause of your skin from suffering inflammation. Chemicals in some cleansers can dry out your skin, making you produce more oil and thus clogging pores. Picking out some natural cleanser keeps your skin clean and making pores reduce in size.
Benefits of gentle products
This helps to balance the skin and provides your skin with a clean slate. Cleaning dirt and makeup from the skin’s surface, means clear pores. A well kept skin free from dirt by means of a mild face wash is necessary for clear pores.
The more water you drink, the better hydrated your skin and this helps with skin elasticity. When the skin is nicely hydrated, that can help control oil production and in turn reduce pore size. Hydrating yourself inside out not only supports skin health but also makes your pores appear neat.
Moisturise your skin
Using a light water-based moisturiser helps level out hydration and also stops your skin from making excessive oil. This helps your skin stay hydrated and can reduce the look of large pores by ensuring that you have enough moisture.
Achieve smooth skin with regular exfoliation
Exfoliating regularly using salicylic acid peels away dead skin cells which might have seeped into your pores and lead to breakouts. By removing these cells, your unclog pores will also stay free of debris and keep smaller. It is good for exfoliating and helps in new cell growth bringing smoother and brighter skin.
Clay masks to detoxify pores and boost brightness
Clay masks exfoliate and help draw trapped oil, dirt and dead skin out of your pores to make them appear smaller. Add this routine to your skin care and apply a clay mask 1 to 2x a week. Using clay masks as part of your weekly routine will keep your skin feeling clean and fresh, with smaller looking pores.
Suitable products for sensitive skin
Non-comedogenic ingredients don’t block your pores. This allows you to never get blackheads and large pores. This helps in keeping your skin clean and clear as well as preventing your pores to make them more noticeable.
Never skip removing makeup before bed
Sleeping in makeup may lead to a major congestion for your pores by trapping dirt, oils and even bacteria. No matter how exhausted you are, never go to sleep with your face full of makeup.
If you can, use makeup remover before cleansing to leave a clean finish. This will keep your pores clean and in the process also keeps your skin healthy with a glow.
Keeping the body active and doing exercise also helps in controlling oil production and improves blood flow. Exercising causes your body to sweat, which is good because sweating also helps to eliminate toxins and keep pores from looking large. Plus, working out boosts collagen production that makes pores smaller.
Foods best for clear skin
Diet should consist of a lot of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Vitamin A, C and E in these foods reduce skin oil levels as well as help repair the skin. Eating oily fish, such as salmon that contains omega-3 fatty acids, help your skin stay hydrated and helps to reduce the amount of oil produced.

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