Effective Skincare Routines To Reduce Facial Pores

Face without pores (Anna Shvets / Pexels)

JAKARTA - Although the appearance is quite disturbing, pores are needed by the skin to accommodate sebum. Pores cannot be removed, but it is possible to disguise their appearance. Namely by reducing its size with a skincare routine to shrink pores.

Shrinking facial pores can be done simply through a daily skincare routine. Keeping pores clean will prevent them from widening and enlarging. Clogged pores increase their size, especially the pores in the nose area which produce more oil. Also be alert, clogged pores can also cause blackheads and pimples.

Before doing treatment to shrink pores, do the basics first when you do your skincare routine to keep your pores clean and not clogged. Very easy! Enough with the following 5 steps:

Exfoliate routine

Before exfoliating, place a warm towel on your face to open your pores. After that, do a gentle exfoliation, focusing on dry facial areas and clogged pores, such as the nose and cheeks. Then rinse with warm water. Regular exfoliation should be done 2-3 times a week for normal-oily skin and once a week for sensitive skin.

Use a face cleanser with a light formula

Cleaning pores with an exfoliating cleanser is indeed easier. But the bad effects can irritate the skin, so it's better to use a light cleanser on the face, such as oil-based cleansers that moisturize and soothe the skin. For oily skin, you can choose a cleanser with clay content to clean the pores more optimally.

Diligently use moisturizer

Whatever the condition and type of skin, moisturizing remains the most important part of routine skincare. Moisturizer is the most basic thing in any skincare routine and shouldn't be missed as it not only moisturizes the skin, it also shrinks pores.

If you don't know, dry and dehydrated skin tends to produce more oil to balance skin moisture. However, this excess sebum actually clogs pores. This is the reason why a moisturizer is so important. Choose a moisturizer with a light and non-comedogenic formula, which also suits your skin type.

Diligently use face masks

Make using face masks a weekly routine to optimize pore cleansing. Before using the mask, first open the pores by placing a warm towel on your face for five minutes. Then, wear a mask as usual. Do it 1-2 weeks.

Use topical retinol

For maximum results, you can add treatment with retinol. Using retinol together with regular exfoliation can accelerate cell turnover for smoother and smoother facial skin results.

Sunscreen every day

Sun exposure to the skin can reduce collagen production so that skin elasticity begins to decrease and causes the appearance of pores. To prevent this from happening, it is imperative to use sunscreen every day. By combining a moisturizer and sunscreen, your skin will feel moisturised and protected from the bad effects of UV rays.