War on enlarged pores: 5 steps to follow for perfect skin

First thing: what are pores?

If we look at the literal meaning, the pores are real cavities. These small holes on the surface of the skin make the texture of the dermis unpleasant to see, but they protect the surface and allow it to breathe. Obviously we cannot eliminate them, but we can make them almost invisible to the naked eye. Especially since "pores" are often synonymous with "imperfections" (blackheads, excess sebum, lucidity ...).

Where are? Enlarged pores like to gather in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin).

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Whose fault is it? There are several factors: these include the use of unsuitable products, excess sebum, lifestyle (tobacco ...), skin dehydration, abuse of make-up, hormonal changes ...

Key periods? The end of summer is one of the top times for clogged pores. But more generally, the problem is accentuated during various hormonal periods of life (puberty, menopause ...).

Who pays the price? Oily and combination skin is the most affected by the problem, because dead cells, bacteria and other impurities accumulate more easily and clog the pores. Then generating the oxidation phenomenon and they become black ...

A solution? As with many problems, a healthy lifestyle is essential. Knowing the skin and using ad hoc products is very important. We must therefore cleanse the skin morning and evening, and above all moisturize it with a suitable product. Thinking that dry skin will make it less oily will only bring the famous "rebound effect", a real revenge of the skin that will bring more sebum and blackheads.

Here are the 5 steps to perfect skin, even up close. Very, very close.

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Step 1. Cleanse

Cleansing morning and evening, it is mandatory: a micellar water (a must), an ultra delicate cleanser and rinse with hot water, in order to open the pores, followed by a splash of thermal water. Occasionally even a cleaning brush, 10 times more efficient than manual cleaning, along with a small amount of detergent.

Garnier - micellar water

Step 2. Exfoliate

Either, for more sensitive skin, or twice a week exfoliating the skin is the key step to eliminate dead skin cells that can clog pores. First open the pores with hot steam, then apply a scrub and finally a purifying mask to eliminate all impurities.

Clinique

Step 3. Minimize

Lotions, serums, fluids ... it is essential to choose a product astringent (= tightens pores) to be applied in the morning and / or evening before the cream.

Dior

Step 4. Moisturize

As we said earlier, dehydrated skin is not the solution. It is important to agree on a care that pampers our skin morning and evening to comfort it. A light moisturizer, mattifying if necessary, with a minimum SPF15 degree of protection for the day.While for mature skin, most anti-aging creams already contain astringent agents for the pores.

Korff

Step 5. The make-up

For an immediate effect, nothing is as perfect as make-up, but it must be chosen carefully. Perfect are the oil-free foundations and, moreover, care must be taken to regularly clean the brushes to avoid the formation of bacteria. Basically, it is better to choose products with "Blur" effect. Perfecting immediate Photoshop effect that blurs the defects of the complexion.