Why do my pores appear larger as I age and what can I do about them?

Aging is a bugger!  It is inevitably going to happen to all of us and often the aging process will give many of us larger pores.  Before you freak out and think your pores are going to get larger it doesn’t for everyone.  The size of ones’ pores is often a genetic disposition.  Oily skin has been known to have larger and more visible pores.  Dry skin folks often have the skin that oily people can only wish for.  But dry skin has it’s issues too, so no matter your skin type, you’re most likely going to have something you don’t like about it….. but that’s for another blog. 

Pores will often become filled with bacteria, make-up and sebum.  As the pore fills up, it can stretch out and push in an outward direction in the skin.  We see this all the time at our spa where clients will complain about the texture of their skin.  We see this most commonly with heavy make-up wearers.  It’s just a natural side effect of the residue that is left behind, even after cleansing the skin.  When the pores stretch out it’s extremely difficult to get them to shrink. 

Alpha Hydroxy’s exfoliate the surface & Beta Hydroxy’s exfoliate inside the pores

Both are excellent together for smoothing out & brightening the skin

There are some things that can be done for larger pores and the issues that arise with them.  The first is to use the correct products to keep them clean (we highly recommend that you see a professional for this).  Our most popular cleanser, the Alpha/Beta Cleanser will often help get and keep those pores clean.  It’s a special blend of exfoliating acids that will exfoliate both the inside and outside of the pores.  We also recommend having a series of professional microdermabrasion and chemical exfoliations performed.  This will speed up cellular regeneration, but most importantly it does a deep cleansing and resurfacing that just isn’t possible with homecare products.

Book Online with one of our Skin Care Specialists if you are are ready to make some great changes to your skin.

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©Vanilla Sugar Face & Body, written by Master Esthetician Elizabeth Steffen, Chief Beauty Officer