Skin Health Magazine Issue #7 / Spring 2018 | Page 7

debris clinging on inside, to restore a clarity that
most other ingredients can’t achieve. AHAs will
remove dead cells near the surface of the pore
and anti-aging ingredients like Retinol, which
improve collagen production and cell turnover,
will firm and plump the skin, helping to visibly
tighten the size of large pores. Just remember:
the clearer the pore, the smaller it will look.
FACT: Popping a pimple can damage you pores
Sometimes it has to be done but popping pim-
ples (whether blackheads or whiteheads) can
do more harm than good. Squeezing a spot to
make it burst puts pressure on the internal pore
wall – especially if the spot in question is rather
large – which can cause it to rupture and lead
to an infection deep beneath the surface. This
could lead to a large red lump forming with no
head to pop and a nasty scar which will hang
around much longer than a pimple.
FICTION: Only people with acne need to
worry about blocked pores
It doesn’t take a skin care expert to work out
that those with acne will also struggle with
large pores, but they are not the only ones who
need to keep their pores clear. Any skin type
will need to keep on top of pore blockages and
use products to keep blackheads under control
as it’s not just genetics that are responsible for
increased oil production. Sensitive hormone
receptors found in each pore react to stress,
pollution, and changes in the environment, and
when over-stimulated, they trigger the seba-
ceous glands to secrete more oil than normal.
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