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You need to understand that you cannot get rid of your pores. They’re a structural layer of your skin that are always going to be there. You need your pores. That’s how oil and sweat reach your skin’s surface. Many things can affect your pore size, but how to do skincare for large pores?

 

• Large pores don’t naturally appear and disappear, and you can’t physically make them do that either.

 

• What you can do is reduce their appearance by upholding a healthy skincare routine.

 

Contrary to popular belief, pores can’t physically shrink and expand. Everyone has these tiny openings in their skin because they function to naturally release oil. While you can’t simply zap them away with a toner or cream, you can find the right products and maintain a healthy skincare regimen. Above all else, this is the most effective thing you can do to minimize the appearance of your pores — emphasis on appearance, not size.

 

Here’s what dermatologists recommend of skincare for large pores:

 

Use only non-comedogenic skin care products and makeup

 

The word “non-comedogenic” means the product won’t clog your pores. When pores clog, they expand, which can make your pores look more noticeable.

To avoid clogged pores, look for one of the following terms on everything you apply to your face:

• Non-comedogenic
• Oil free
• Won’t clog pores

 

If you don’t see one of these terms, don’t use the product.

 

Cleanse your face twice a day

 

Clogged pores or an oily complexion can make pores look larger. Cleansing twice daily can unclog pores, prevent clogged pores, and reduce oiliness. When cleansing your face, you’ll want to:

 

• Use warm water. Hot water can irritate your skin, causing pores to look larger.
• Gently wash your face. Scrubbing can irritate your skin, causing inflammation. When skin is inflamed, pores tend to be more noticeable.
• Find a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser. Again, you want to do everything you can to stop irritating your skin and stop clogging your pores.

 

Treat acne

 

Acne clogs your pores, which can make your pores more noticeable.

 

Using a cleanser with salicylic acid may help. Studies show salicylic acid can unclog pores. Some cleansers containing salicylic acid are gentle enough to use every day.

 

If the salicylic acid dries or irritates your skin, try alternating cleansers. Use a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser when you wake up and the salicylic acid cleanser before bed.

 

Many people who have acne need more than salicylic acne to control their acne. You’ll find more information about how to treat acne at, Acne: Diagnosis and treatment.

 

Protect your face with sunscreen every day

 

The more sun damaged your skin, the less firmness it has. When skin starts to lose its firmness, pores look more noticeable.

 

Applying a broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher helps prevent sun-damaged skin. To protect your skin, apply sunscreen every day, even when it’s raining or cold outside. Every time the sun’s rays hit our skin, they can damage our skin. This damage builds up over time.

 

Be gentle with your skin

 

Scrubbing your face won’t make it any cleaner, but scrubbing can irritate your skin, which can make your pores look larger.

 

Picking at, squeezing, or digging into your pores can also irritate your skin, making pores look more noticeable.

 

For these reasons, you want to be very gentle with your skin. Never scrub, rub, pick at, or squeeze the skin on your face.

 

Treat sagging skin

 

As we age, our skin loses its firmness and starts to sag. Pores look larger when skin sags.

A board-certified dermatologist can examine your skin and tell you what can tighten your skin. Many procedures can be done in a dermatologist’s office and require no downtime. You can find out about the many options for giving your skin a lift at, Many ways to firm sagging skin.