All of us at some point in time have experienced the common problem called as open pores. They make us look dull and worse it makes our makeup look unfinished and Cakey.
Open pores are nothing but the opening of oil glands on the surface of skin. There is no way that they can be open and closed as their is no gate on these pores. They just appear more prominent in some individuals.Who all are these people with some big pores.
1) oily skin : people with oily skin have have larger oil gland with wide ducts that drop more oil on the skin surface. That is why the larger looking pores.
2) Hormonal imbalance: under the influence of hormones like testosterone the pores appear larger as these hormones stimulate oil production by the glands.
3) Ageing: as we age the collagen in our skin reduces. Due to loss of collagen support to oil gland they loose their structure and appear wider with large opening on skin leading to open pores.
4) Others: Males more than females. Blacks more than whites.
How to reduce their appearance:
1) Ice dunk facial: if you are headed for a party and want to temporarily reduce their appearance for a few hours so that the makeup sets right then this is a go to trick. But it has no long term effect on the appearance of open pores.
2) Niacinamide: the jack of all trades molecules works a great deal in oil balance of the skin. It also reduces the sensitivity of your skin making it more string and healthy. Use it as a regular skin are ingredient for soft supple less oily more hydrated skin.
3) AHA and BHA serums: serums congaing salicylic acid reduces the production of oil and thereby reduces the appearance of open pores. Glycolic acid is a gentle exfoliant that reduces the dead skin and build up from the skin and is helpful in open pore reduction.
4) Retinol/ retinoids: They are the most potent topical agent when OT comes to boosting collagen in the skin. As the collagen support improves with the regular usage of retinoids the appearance of open pores reduces.
5) Moisturiser: A well moisturised skin is well hydrated and produces less oil as a counterfeit mechanism. So even if you have oily skin, moisturise your skin to balance the oil levels. You just need to be vigilant about the right moisturise for your skin type.
6) Sunscreen: whatever be the skin issue , there is no escape room from the regular Use of sunscreens. Regular use of sunscreen prevents collagen loss with other anti ageing benefits. People with Oily skin may use silicone touch sunscreen with added advantages of a blurring effect on skin making open pores look less prominent.
Expert Advice from Dr. Neha Yadav, Dermatologist in Faridabad
IN CLINIC TREATMENTS AT DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
1) MNRF : one of the most proven in clinic treatment for collage induction in skin. It reduces the appearance of open pores by producing new collagen and has anti ageing benefits along with open pore reduction, acne scar improvement, tone and texture betterment.
2) AFT/ IPL photo facial : reduces the appearance of open pores by induction of collagen . It also works by improving the sensitivity of the skin and reduction in oil production.
3) Carbon laser peel/ Q- switched laser treatment : works at the level of oil gland with optimising the activity of these gland reducing the appearance open pores.
4) Fractional laser: fractional CO2 laser and Erbium laser works in favour of deep skin rejuvenation with greater benefits in collagen production. They not just reduces the appearance of open pores but also offer multiple benefits when it come to skin rejuvenation.
More importantly, you need to focus upon the overall lifestyle like
– Regular exercise for better hormonal management.
– Healthy clean diet to improve oil gland activity
– Stress management to for an overall better hormonal and neuronal profile.
Visit Dr. Neha Yadav Dermatologist to learn more about expert skincare tips or book a consultation today!
