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What are open pores?

Pores are invisible openings on our skin. Each pore contains a hair follicle connected to sebaceous glands. These glands produce the body’s natural protective oil called sebum. The term “open pores” means enlarged pores which are visible to the naked eye, particularly on the face.

Open pores are most prominent on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. This area is the ‘T zone’ of your face. Open pores can be confused with ice pick scars caused by comedonal acne.

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Causes of open pores

Genetics

Your genes are the most important factor that affect your pore size. If you have large pores, check the skin of your parents, siblings and first cousins. It is most likely that they have a similar skin problem.

OILY SKIN

When you have oily skin, your pores are naturally wide open to pour out large amounts of oil. Such pores will shrink in size when the oiliness of the skin is reduced.

AGING

As you grow older, your skin loses collagen and elastin. These natural proteins surround your pores. They play an important role in keeping your pores tight.

SUN DAMAGE

Excessive sun exposure can make pores appear bigger. Sun damage thickens the skin, which leads to bigger pores. Years of sun exposure can also reduce collagen, elastin and water from your skin.

Dehydrated skin also pulls the edges of your pores, making them look larger.

BLACKHEADS

Blackheads are the result of pores blocked with dead cells and sebum. Persistent blackheads can lead to large pores.

Blackheads make your pores look larger by attracting attention to them. Not just that, they also increase pore size by permanent scarring.

CLOGGED PORES

Excessive amounts of oil and dead skin cells trapped in your pores can cause them to appear enlarged. In this case, exfoliation and regular washing will keep your pores from appearing big.

By preventing blocked pores, you will also prevent blackheads.

COMEDOGENIC PRODUCTS

Products that contain natural and mineral oils can clog pores and cause blackheads. They may also add to the existing oiliness of your skin and increase pore size.

SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Poor skin hygiene or use of wrong skin care products can aggravate the oil secretion from the oil glands. Over-drying face washes such as those containing salicylic acid and essential oils can worsen pores on the skin instead of improving them.

BEST SKIN TREATMENT FOR OPEN PORES

MEDI-FACIALS

Regular medi-facials can reduce a bucket-load of environmental damage from your skin. Such facials unclog pores and nourish your skin. They also stimulate collagen to give you glowing skin and tighter pores. We have 12 different medi-facials for every skin type and skin problem.

CHEMICAL PEELS

In this treatment we apply a solution that exfoliates the skin and repairs skin damage. Chemical peels range from light to deep. They are very effective in improving the appearance of large facial pores. We use a combination of glycolic acid, TCA, phenol and pyruvic acid for best results.

MICRONEEDLING

This noninvasive procedure uses microneedles to improve collagen. This reduces pore size, fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, acne scars and uneven skin tone. It is sometimes called ‘collagen induction treatment’ as it helps stimulate collagen production. We use either a dermaroller or dermapen depending on the results we want to achieve.

PRP TREATMENT

Platelet Rich Plasma is a natural treatment that stimulates collagen. We begin with a blood collection and then process the blood. This way we are able to harvest your own growth factors. We then use these healing factors for skin repair and pore tightening.

PRP treatment is combined with microneedling or laser resurfacing for best results.

PHOTOFACIAL

An Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacial treats the skin with high-intensity light rays. While an Nd:Yag photofacial uses a single wavelength. These target the deeper layer of your skin called dermis. It tightens the pores and gives you a fresh and glowing complexion.

The Clear lift laser is a newer option.

LASER RESURFACING

Laser skin resurfacing is often used for acne scar removal and wrinkles. But, it is also one of the most effective treatments for permanent pore tightening. We use different lasers like fractional CO2 and erbium glass depending on your skin type.

MESO-BOTOX

If you are looking for an overnight fix, then meso-botox is perfect for you. In this treatment we use a dilute dose of Botox to relax the muscles surrounding the pores. This immediately reduces pore size over 24-48 hours.

MICRODERMABRASION

In this procedure we gently abrade the outermost layer of the skin. It lifts away the dead cells and all the debris from inside the pores. Along with this it also stimulates new collagen formation. This gives you a smoother, brighter, even tone skin with tighter pores.

TCA CROSS

This procedure involves high strength trichloroacetic acid application to the pores. This leads to re-healing of the skin which shrinks the pores permanently. The same procedure is useful for ice pick scars as well.

Topical Creams to reduce pore size

  • Retinoids
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Niacinamide

Oral Medication to shrink pores

  • Isotretinoin
  • Anti- androgens
  • Oral Contraceptives

Simple Home Remedies for Open Pores

  • Wash your face with warm water and a gel based foaming cleanser.
  • Apply a clay mask such as multani mitti which soaks up excess oil.
  • Alternatively, apply whisked egg whites to tighten pores.
  • Leave this on for 20 minutes.
  • Repeat this weekly as a part of your regular skin care routine.