Enlarged Pores: Treatment and Prevention with Perricone Cosmetics
A pore consists of a sweat gland, a hair follicle, and an oil gland that lubricates skin and assists in the removal of dead skin cells. Many people notice that their pores appear enlarged or especially prominent.
This can result from:
- Blackheads can expand pores, and the collection of sebum and dirt around the pore creates the illusion that they are larger.
- Sun damage enlarges pores.
- Aging. Skin thickens with age and a rim of cells is more likely to collect around each pore.
How Enlarged Pores on Face Come About
Facial pores are an important part of the face where sweat and sebaceous oil leave the body. Pores are also where hair on the body stems from.
Everyone has pores, but some are much larger and noticeable than others. Reducing pore size is one of the many way to make skin look younger. Read more »
Face Pores: Skin’s Outlet
Although face pores are an essential part of the skin’s functioning, no one wants the crater-like characteristics of the moon on their face. (No offense, man on the moon.) Through gaining a better understanding of face pores, you will be able to make them a less apparent part of your face.
Issues of face pores are at the forefront of skin and aging concerns, so it is useful to analyze face pores as a part of your skin’s composition and understand the causes of enlarged face pores. Read more »
Clear Pores for Clearer Skin and Smaller Pores
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Keeping pores clean is an important part of every skin care routine. Pores become dirty from a buildup of oily sebum, cellular debris, and bacteria which clogs the pores. When all of this residue comes in contact with oxygen, the pores become darker and are called blackheads. The blackheads act as a plug in the pores. The body keeps trying to rid itself of oil being produced, but oil cannot escape the skin because of the blackhead. Instead, all of the oil builds up behind the blackhead and causes acne. Read more »
Fact or Fiction: Can You Shrink Enlarged Pores?
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Everyone is familiar with pores, because everyone has them. Some, however, are reminded of their pores more often as they appear larger than the average sized pores. Many hope to shrink their enlarged pores, but unfortunately, the concept that pores can be permanently diminished in size is a fallacy. Read more »

