3 Tips To Shrink The Appearance Of Pores
The best way to actually “minimize” pores is to work on cleaning them out so there’s no way to exacerbate their appearance. A dermatologist uses 3 products to do just that.
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Use BHAs in the morning
BHA is short for beta-hydroxy acid, a type of exfoliant that can dive deeper into the pores than the gentler alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) to clean up the gunk. However, sensitive skin types may experience irritation when using BHAs daily, so feel free to space it out if your skin begins to look inflamed, red, or dry, or it starts to itch.
Using BHAs, like salicylic acid, in the morning will ensure that you never mix it with retinol in the evenings, but it will make you more prone to sun damage and sunburn, so always apply SPF afterward.
2. Use retinol 3 times a week
3. Try a weekly clay mask
“Then once a week I add a clay mask, which acts like a magnet for all the dirt, oil, and debris in the pores to help them look smaller.Most people can tolerate this step once a week unless their skin is super dry or sensitive. In that case, they should try adding this step to their biweekly routine.
Regardless, some clay masks are more drying than others. If your skin doesn’t usually respond well to simple clays, consider enhancing your formula with a bit of noncomedogenic oil, like jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, rosehip seed oil, etc.
These ingredients are all considered “active” steps in your skin care routine and should be followed by moisturizer in the evening and sunscreen in the morning to tend to your skin barrier.
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