How to tighten pores on your face

Annotation

• Reasons why pores enlarge
• How to deal with enlarged pores
• Narrowing pores at home
• Narrowing pores in a beauty salon

One of the most common problems with which people turn to a cosmetologist is enlarged pores. This seemingly insignificant defect can cause other skin imperfections - roughness, uneven texture and blackheads. If the problem is advanced, it is difficult to disguise them with foundation or correctors. Only proper and timely care will help with this. In this article you will find out why pores enlarge and how they can be narrowed at home or in the salon.

Reasons why pores enlarge

Pores are the openings in the dermis that act as excretory ducts for the sebaceous and sweat glands. With their direct participation, sebum (sebum), salts and toxins are released from the body, and a lipid film is formed that performs barrier functions. Normally, they have a microscopic diameter, so they are not visible on the surface. But with excessive sebum production and irregular cleansing of the skin, sebum, dust and dirt accumulate in the openings, which leads to blockage. As a result, small holes turn into craters. As the plugs become dirty, they turn black, increase in size, provoke inflammation, and deprive the skin of its smoothness and natural shine.

It is impossible to completely close the holes, as this will block the exit of sebaceous secretions, salts and toxins. But they can be narrowed down. To do this, you must first determine the cause of the violation. Factors that provoke the development of the problem include:

1. Oily skin. Sometimes excessive sebum production is a genetic predisposition. In this case, prevention and proper care play an important role.
2. Acne. If the level of sex hormones in the body is increased, this disrupts the process of keratinization of skin cells. As a result, the dermis becomes clogged with dead scales.
3. Hormonal disorders. Transition, pregnancy, and taking birth control pills can cause hormonal imbalance. Against the background of changes in the functioning of the endocrine system, the production of sebaceous secretions increases, which expands the excretory ducts.
4. Improper nutrition. Skin health largely depends on the quality of your diet. If the diet is dominated by fatty, spicy foods, baked goods, and sweet carbonated drinks, this immediately affects her condition.
5. Improper care. Skin prone to oiliness and rashes needs proper and regular care. In this case, you need to wash your face twice a day, using gels, foams and lotions that cleanse the pores and effectively remove impurities. If you wash your face too often, it will, on the contrary, worsen the problem.
6. Love of tanning. Sun exposure is dangerous at any age and at any time of the year. If the skin is constantly exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the body begins to defend itself by thickening the stratum corneum. This makes it difficult to remove sebum and impurities from the surface of the dermis.

Enlarged pores are not just a problem for teenagers and people experiencing hormonal surges. With age, elastin and collagen fibers are damaged, and the skin becomes loose and inelastic. Due to loss of tone, pores begin to expand.

How to deal with enlarged pores

First of all, you need to understand that they cannot be narrowed down once and for all. They are the outlets of the ducts through which sebaceous secretions, salts and toxins are released. But you can visually correct the imperfection. Only in this case you need to act consistently. You need to start by visiting a cosmetologist, who will select professional cosmetic care and make recommendations. Doctors usually advise:

1. Properly cleanse and moisturize your face using cosmetics with a hair-constricting effect, such as Christina Line Repair Nutrient Pure Cleansing Gel or Holy Land Acnox Daily Balancing Pads.
2. Treat the underlying disease that served as a provoking factor - acne, hormonal imbalance, obesity, eating disorder, etc.
3. Include pigment-constricting cosmetics in your daily care, for example, serum with encapsulated retinol Holy Land Alpha-Beta & Retinol Restoring.
4. Protect your face from ultraviolet rays. It is advisable to apply sunscreen or regular products with an SPF filter every day all year round. In winter, the sun, although it does not warm, shines, affecting the barrier functions of the body.

A universal recommendation for enlarged pores and other skin problems is to lead a healthy lifestyle. If you eat right, walk in the fresh air more often, play sports, visit baths and steam your skin, you can improve your body’s health. This will immediately affect its quality.

Narrowing pores at home

In the initial stages, until the defect becomes pronounced, you can use folk remedies at home. You can cleanse your skin with a baking soda scrub 1-2 times a week. It is applied to the chin, forehead and wings of the nose, avoiding the area around the eyes. A lotion based on chamomile, St. John's wort or calendula is useful as a cleanser. They wash their faces and wipe their faces with it. The main thing is to apply moisturizer to clean skin.

Another effective folk remedy is a honey mask with gelatin, which is prepared in a water bath. First you need to clean and steam your face, then apply a cooled mask on it, leave it for 30 minutes and rinse with clean warm water. After this, you can apply moisturizer. In the case of this remedy, remember that honey contains allergens. Therefore, it should be used with caution, after consulting with a cosmetologist.

In general, folk recipes involve the use of products available on hand. Unfortunately, they are not always safe. At best, homemade masks and lotions will be ineffective; at worst, they will provoke a severe allergic reaction. That is why it is safer to use special cosmetics selected by a doctor to narrow enlarged pores. The beauty arsenal should include cleansing scrubs, nourishing creams, masks and other products with a lifting effect containing fruit acids and natural oils and binding components.

To tighten pores at home, you can include in your care:

• Holy Land Youthful cleansing gel, which gently removes makeup, has an anti-inflammatory effect, narrows openings, eliminates excess sebum and activates regenerative processes;
• Holy Land Hamamelis Face Lotion for tightening pores, which has an antiseptic effect and reduces sebum secretion;
• Holy Land Youthful Cream For Normal To Dry Skin, which moisturizes the dermis, tightens pores, fights acne and maintains normal hydrobalance;
• Christina Line Repair Fix Complete Renewal night cream, fighting pigmentation, accelerating regenerative processes, reducing sebum production;
• Christina Line Repair Glow Hydra Fusion Concentrate serum to relieve irritation, remove inflammation, normalize sebum production and reduce pores;
• oxygen peeling Christina Line Repair Oxygen Peel, capable of gently exfoliating dead epithelium, saturating the dermis with energy and oxygen, and activating blood circulation;
• Christina Bio Phyto sebum-regulating mask, the action of which is aimed at removing excess sebum, cleansing and narrowing the excretory openings.

The list of components may vary depending on the physiological characteristics and quality of the skin. It is for this reason that the first step is to contact a cosmetologist.

Narrowing pores in a beauty salon

It is advisable to include cosmetic procedures in the comprehensive fight against skin imperfections. The following have proven their effectiveness in solving this problem:

1. Peelings. During the procedure, enzyme or fruit peels are used. They contain components that not only narrow the holes, but also exfoliate keratinized epithelium, remove sebaceous plugs and normalize complexion. The course usually consists of 6-8 sessions, held once a week.
2. Darsonvalization. The procedure involves exposure of superficial tissues to high-frequency pulsed current. This helps remove toxins, normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, and restore the skin's natural shine and smoothness. The course of treatment includes 10–15 procedures, which are carried out every other day or every day.
3. Microdermabrasion. A hardware method aimed at removing the surface layer of the dermis. In this case, a device with a microcrystalline nozzle is used, which cleanses and reduces pores, removes the stratum corneum and cleans the surface. The course consists of 10 procedures, which are carried out with an interval of 7 days.
4. Galvanic cleaning (disincrustation). The hardware technique includes liquefying fat plugs, cleansing the skin, closing voids and restoring the acid-base balance. The procedure is repeated every 2 weeks.
5. Cryotherapy. The method involves exposing the dermis to liquid nitrogen. This literally “freezes” the surface and instantly tightens the pores. To consolidate the effect, it is advisable to complete a course of 15–20 procedures.

Only a certified cosmetologist can draw up a plan of therapeutic measures and carry them out in a salon equipped with the necessary equipment and medications. This guarantees the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. To prevent the situation from happening again after the procedures, you need to adhere to proper care and doctor’s recommendations.