Causes of enlarged pores
1. Unchangeable genes
Genes determine skin quality. Oily skin, neutral skin, and dry skin are all determined by genes. The oilier the skin, the more likely it is to have enlarged pores.
The oilier the skin, the more active the sebaceous glands secrete. Over time, the ducts will become thicker and thicker, and the oil will easily clog the inside of the pores, forming acne (even pimples). Over time, the pores will become larger and larger.
2. Improper skin care behaviors
Pick, squeeze, scratch, and remove acne. No matter which kind, there is mechanical stimulation to the skin, which may cause skin wounds or even infections, and will cause artificial enlarged pores.
And tearing the nose mask, in addition to “pulling” away some acne, it also “pulls” away the stratum corneum on the surface of the skin, causing the stratum corneum to become thinner, and the pores will become more and more obvious.
3. Unresistable sun exposure and aging
Ultraviolet rays will directly damage the skin DNA and block the skin’s repair process. If the pores can “bounce back” when they are open in the early stage, then this rebound ability will gradually decrease during long-term ultraviolet exposure and aging. In addition, ultraviolet rays may stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more oil, which is undoubtedly worse for oily skin with large pores.
Therefore, it is recommended to use sunscreen whether indoors or outdoors, rainy or sunny. And it should be applied in sufficient amount and reapplied: after all, the sunscreen ability of sunscreen is limited. Insufficient amount and failure to reapply in time will not achieve a good sunscreen effect.
4. Unhealthy lifestyle
The secretion level of sebaceous glands is also affected by factors such as the body’s endocrine system (hormone levels), diet (spicy, irritating and greasy food), rest and sleep status (staying up late, lack of sleep), mood (tension, anxiety, depression and irritability): when the sebaceous glands secrete more oil, the problem of large pores will be further aggravated.
What to do if we have large pores?
1. Early stage: skin care, topical products
The sooner the better to improve pores.
In the early stage of pore enlargement, when there are no visible pits, we should start from the above reasons: improve lifestyle, avoid improper skin care, take sun protection seriously, and use skin care products with oil control ability appropriately.
If necessary, you can also go to the hospital to get medicines, which usually include medicines that accelerate keratin metabolism, inhibit sebaceous gland secretion, anti-inflammatory, and inhibit skin surface flora.
Of course, some products that help keratin metabolism and avoid pore blockage are also used, such as some skin care products containing salicylic acid, fruit acid and other ingredients.
2. Late stage: medical cosmetic technology
Once the skin is formed with visible pits, the above methods may not work. At this time, only medical cosmetic technology can be used.