Open Pores
What It Is
Open pores are pesky, small, dimple-like pits that you might find if you look closely at your cheeks and face. They are usually spoken about in a negative light as they can contribute to a more aged look via the release of oil and sweat. However, open pores are also connected to your hair follicles, which when functioning properly, can naturally lubricate your skin to keep it moisturised and healthy!
Why It Happens
Despite popular belief, all of your pores in your skin are always open – most of the time this is how your skin stays looking so great. However, when pores become visible, or large, they start to be referred to as ‘open pores’ – these pores cannot be closed but you can undergo certain measures to help make them less visible.
Simply put, open pores are oil glands within the skin that have expanded and opened – this happens as natural oils secrete from your skin from an early age. If left unmanaged, these pores can worsen every year until the skin eventually becomes more relaxed. Your pores can be especially bad if you suffer from excessive sebum, which means that your oil glands produce more oil than usual. As you age, your skin will naturally lose some of its elasticity which can also result in larger-looking pores.
How it can be treated
It is more than likely that you have tried one of the many over-the-counter products that claim to offer effective results. Unfortunately, this is often not the case and it can be extremely challenging to find a product that works for your skin whilst also being good value for money. If you visit a dermatologist or skincare professional, these people will be able examine your skin and give you a bespoke treatment or product recommendation – usually, this will be a moisturiser or chemical peel. No skin is ever the same, so no treatment should be either!
More La Fuente Conditions
-
Unwanted Tattoos
Countless people of all shapes, sizes and ages decide to get tattoos every year. Of these, many will come to regret the choice that they have made.
View
-
Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are a common skin complaint and famously appear on the abdomen, legs, chest, buttocks and back
View
-
Pigmentation and Sun Damage
Pigmentation is another term used to describe colour and, as such, skin pigmentation disorders describe the conditions that affect the colour of your skin.
View
-
Rosacea
Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes redness and swelling across the face and cheeks. It is becoming increasingly common in women and people with lighter skin.
View