We all dream of having porcelain doll’s skin without wrinkles, pimples or blemishes. Pore care is one of the biggest challenges we face when choosing our make-up and skin care routine.
Nowadays, we are used to seeing perfect skin touched up every day with filters and we must be aware that these skins are not real. Pores in the skin are totally necessary for skin health and health in general, through them, our body eliminates toxins and other substances in the sweat.
Now that we know that pores are necessary and will always be there, let us see how best to hide them and learn to live with them.
There are several reasons why pores can be more evident in our skin, the first one is the reduction of the amount of collagen and elastin and that gives rise to flaccidity, for this reason, pores seem larger. Ageing and exposure to the sun are two of the main factors in the decrease in collagen synthesis by our cells.
Another reason why pores can appear larger is the presence of sebum. Oily and combination skins should pay special attention as their cells secrete more oil. This sebum in the pore, if not cleaned thoroughly, stays inside and oxidizes, giving rise to blackheads. This is why blackheads are much more common in the oily areas such as the nose and its fins, the forehead and the chin.
Bearing this in mind, we should know that pores cannot be closed but with the help of certain products and ingredients we can hide them so that our skin looks as smooth as possible.
Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning
First of all, it is extremely important to have a good habit of cleaning the skin. The double cleansing we have already talked about will help a lot to hide the presence of pores.
As a first step, I recommend a gentle balm suitable for all types of skin, Clinique’s Take the day Off make-up remover balm, which will dissolve any remaining make-up, including waterproof and all oily substances. As a second step, we need an aqueous cleanser, which deeply cleanses the skin of substances such as sweat and others that dissolve in water, in this case, Caudalie Cleansing Foam is an ideal choice for all types of skin.
By cleansing your skin daily, both in the morning and at night, you will achieve clean pores that are more visible.
In addition, if sebum is the cause of more visible pores, there are some ingredients that will help hide them. The mixture of niacinamide and zinc is one of my favourite options for controlling sebum synthesis, and niacinamide improves the skin’s barrier function. The Ordinary serum of niacinamide 10% and zinc 1% is highly recommended to regulate oil and reduce pore size.
Collagen… where are you?
If the pore is more open due to skin flaccidity, this indicates that there is a lack of collagen in the structure of our skin. In this case, sun protection is an indispensable product in the daily routine, since, as we have seen before, ultraviolet rays are one of the main factors of collagen damage. It is also very good to use a product with retinoids to encourage their synthesis as well as vitamin C.
When incorporating retinoids into the daily routine, several factors must be taken into account. It is an ingredient that cannot be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and we must also introduce it gradually into our facial routine.
The way to start with retinoids is to incorporate them into the nightly routine as a single treatment, starting with application once every 3 days and gradually increasing its frequency as our skin accepts it.
It is normal for the retinoids to cause itching, redness and even peeling of the skin at first, which is why it is also very important to protect the skin from the sun the next morning after using retinoids, as the skin will be sensitive.
If we use vitamin C, we should do so at a different time than niacinamide, as they will inactivate each other. Ideally, we should use vitamin C in the morning and niacinamide at night.
With these tips you will see how the texture of your skin will improve and you will see that the pores are much more disguised, and you will have healthier skin and it will be noticed outside.
