Enlarged pores: possible causes and our natural remedies

Do you know how many enlarged pores there are per square centimeter of epidermis?

There are as many as 150 enlarged pores, about 50 microns in size - crazy, right?

Enlarged pores are nothing more than natural "openings" in the skin that facilitate the release of sebum from the sebaceous glands, allowing the skin to breathe. They are also essential for keeping the skin soft and elastic.

Those with oily skin are more exposed and prone to this imperfection, but the causes can also be other factors, such as genetic predisposition. However, it's important not to worry too much about it and, above all, these openings should never be obstructed.

CAUSES OF ENLARGED PORES

But what are the most common causes of enlarged pores?

Excessive consumption of fatty foods
Acne
Overproduction of sebum
Prolonged use of medications and alcohol

WHAT ARE SOME SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR ENLARGED PORES?

There are some tips to reduce or refine the issue:

Always cleanse your face thoroughly morning and evening with non-aggressive cleansers and suitable toners.
Weekly purifying peels and masks.
Light hydration with appropriate formulas and suitable textures.

Let's look at the solutions in more detail.

Cleansing is the first step in addressing enlarged pores. The cleansing process must be gentle and not attack the natural hydrolipidic barrier, which should always be preserved.

Yes to gentle, non-aggressive cleansers and non-comedogenic formulas, meaning all substances that do not clog pores. With the right precautions, you can significantly improve your skin day after day.

The first step is to use a correct beauty routine with products formulated to minimize pores and work on imperfections, including cleansers, exfoliants, serums, and creams.

We advise you to:

Exfoliate safely and gently to avoid damaging or irritating the skin.
Avoid DIY remedies like rubbing your face and improvising a manual cleaning at home. Squeezing the skin can irritate it and make pores appear larger and more visible.
Use lukewarm water and not too hot: hot water inflames and dilates pores, making them more noticeable.

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ENLARGED PORES: ALKEMY PRODUCTS

Our Enzymatic Facial Peel, based on apricot kernel micro-granules, mandelic acid, and orange, is ideal for enlarged pores, skin discoloration, acne, combination, and impure skin. Apply a generous amount of product to your face, avoiding the eye contour area, and massage with circular movements. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off. How much and when? Up to 3 times a week, in the evening.

Immediately afterwards, make way for our Balancing Toning Spray Lotion with witch hazel water, calendula, chamomile, aloe and ginseng extracts.

Always remember to include our Purifying Facial Mask in your Alkemy routine. This mask, made with red, green, and brown algae and clay, purifies without drying the skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse.

Add our Pure Azelaic Active and glycine amino acid, just a few drops at night by patting onto the areas; add a few drops to the Purifying Facial Cream, a black belt in combating acne, imperfections, and enlarged pores thanks to its formulation based on burdock and lavender. It mattifies, purifies, and lightly moisturizes, evening out the complexion.