Beauty Tips: Causes and Solutions Based on Pore Shape

 

 

Pores come in all shapes, such as circular, horizontal, and vertical!

We explore methods to address pores based on various causes and shapes.

Source: https://www.allurekorea.com/2023/09/06/revive-pore/

 

 

 

Excessive sebum, round pores

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, the pores tend to widen into a round shape.

Because excessive sebum secretion occurs, dust along with sebum,

Makeup residue mixes in and clogs the pores.

 

Androgens, hormones that affect acne, are also a major culprit in triggering sebum production.

To expel this excess sebum, the pores enlarge or eventually fail to expel it

It becomes stagnant and gradually grows larger. In particular, the sebum inside the round pores of oily skin contains fatty components

When squalane is present and oxidizes upon contact with air, it turns into blackheads and becomes more prominent.

 

 

SKIN CARE
Sebum accumulated in round pores with a gentle cleanser or exfoliator,

It is important to remove waste products. Products containing salicylic acid ingredients such as AHA, BHA, and LHA

It controls excess sebum and helps soothe the skin.

 

Because it is an oil-soluble ingredient, it softens the stratum corneum of oily skin.

It improves pores clogged with sebum and is also effective in removing blackheads and whiteheads.

It has anti-inflammatory properties, making it suitable for acne-prone skin. If your skin tends to be thick, the BHA ingredient,

If you have sensitive and localized dry skin, it is recommended to choose low-concentration AHA or LHA with high moisture binding capacity.

However, it is appropriate to use such products once a week, or twice a week for very oily skin, and after washing your face

You need to pay extra attention to moisturizing. Using a cream containing niacinamide can help regulate sebum secretion.

 

+TIP The habit of avoiding cleansing oil just because you have oily skin is actually not good.

Oil is better removed with oil! I also recommend using a gentle oil to dissolve sebum inside the pores.

If you manage it regularly through sufficient cleansing to prevent the accumulation of sebum, dead skin cells, and impurities

Your pores will be much less noticeable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dead skin cell retention, horizontal pores
Dry skin shows prominent horizontal pores accompanied by slight redness and cracks.

For the stratum corneum to maintain proper moisture, natural moisturizing factor components must be present,

If the skin remains dry, a lack of these natural moisturizing factors leads to an adverse effect on the pores.

Pores becoming clogged and widened due to rough, raised dead skin cells.

During the changing seasons like now, dead skin cells often accumulate due to external harmful substances such as dry air and fine dust.

By providing sufficient moisture to strengthen the bonds between skin cells, you can prevent pores from enlarging.

 

 

SKIN CARE
Remove old dead skin cells with a PHA exfoliator, and

You must put effort into moisturizing horizontal pores that appear dry and cracked.

Because PHA ingredients have difficulty penetrating deep into the skin and only act on the surface,

It can be used without irritation even on dry skin. Afterward, you should pay attention to proper moisturization, and

Oily products prevent sebum from escaping, so they are more likely to widen pores.

Reapply a light cream frequently. Products containing both ceramide and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid

Please note that it can quickly provide deep hydration through a synergistic effect.

+TIP Excessive skincare is strictly prohibited for pores clogged with dead skin cells.

If you layer various basic skincare products such as toner, serum, essence, and cream just because your skin is dry

It amounts to adding impurities to stagnant dead skin cells. When you feel persistent dryness

Drink water frequently or use only one prescribed therapeutic moisturizer.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of elasticity, vertical pores
When skin aging begins, elasticity decreases, and pores appear as long, sagging vertical lines.

Just as fine wrinkles form when you smile, your skin can also look wrinkled.

Due to frequent exposure to ultraviolet rays, collagen in the skin has been destroyed, or due to aging

The cause is a decrease in elastic fibers. The pores become stretched and sagging,

It tends to take a relatively long time to recover. Once elasticity is lost,

This is because the skin's regenerative ability becomes insufficient and its moisture retention capacity decreases.

Enlarged pores require consistent patience and persistence, involving a combination of skincare and dermatological treatments.

 

 

SKIN CARE
The top priority is to boost skin elasticity with Vitamin A-based ingredients.

If you use skincare products containing retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, etc. for a long period of time

Elasticity increases and pore size can also be reduced to some extent.

In addition, retinol normalizes the epidermal keratinocyte turnover cycle and

It promotes the biosynthesis of dermal collagen fibers, helping to make the skin texture smooth.

It is safe to use only a small amount every 2 to 3 days, gradually increasing the concentration, and apply it only at night.

It is also essential to frequently apply sunscreen to minimize collagen destruction caused by sunlight.

+TIP Sufficient sleep is also the key to maintaining skin elasticity.

Between 10 PM and 2 AM, important hormones such as melatonin and growth hormone are secreted,

If these substances are lacking, skin elasticity is likely to decrease.

Please go to bed early and give your skin a rest, if only to resolve vertical pores.