How to shrink pores, is probably one of the 5 questions people ask when it comes to their
skin. Id say its pretty much up there with anti aging and acne. And We all have pores,
because they allow sweat to travel to the surface of the skin from underneath. But the size of them
can be very annoying and unpleasant to some. So In this video, we are going to
look at 5 of the most effective ways out there to minimize the appearance of large pores, and
5 ways to prevent your pores from expanding and looking noticeable. So stay tuned till the end.
Hi guys, yaseen arsalan, media pharmacist here on youtube, this week's video is on shrinking pores.
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lets talk about those pores. Pore size is largely going to be determined by your genetics.1﻿ Some
people have small pores while others have large pores and as far as Pore size and density , this
is going to be directly proportional to the size and amount of sebum or oil the sebaceous glands
underneath the skin produce. And If you have oily skin, you're much more likely to notice
your pores. Which means people with oily skin are much more likely to want to shrink them. And fyi,
No one actually sees your pores the way you see them in the mirror. So please still love yourself,
because you're beautiful just the way you are. But I get, making them look a little
smaller would be nice. So lets get right in. Number 1) The last thing you want to be using
is a bar soap. Bar soaps often contain ingredients in them that clog pores up. Standard bar soaps can
actually cause acne and inflame your face. This is because it leads to overly drying out the skin.
When this happens, your oil glands will try to auto-hydrate and produce more oil or sebum which
leads to pore clogging and making your pores look larger. Instead, opt for something more gentle,
I personally recommend the Cetaphil Dermacontrol Foam Wash. Number 2.) Use water soluble cleansers
instead of alcoholic astringents. You may have heard of using astringents to tighten up the
pores. But the truth is, the ones containing isopropyl and other alcohols, may dry you out
too much and cause a paradoxical effect making your skin more oily which doesn't help out at all.
The cleanser I'm using, is the ceraves hydrating facial cleanser that is non comedogenic. Number
3.) Speaking of non comedogenic, you want to make sure all your cosmetics are non oil based.
So look for products that actually state non comedogenic, which basically means,
its not going to clog your pores. When it comes to make up, opt in for water-based makeup. Natural
oils arent necessarily better either, oils like coconut and olive is a recipe for clogged pores,
even if you have dry skin. The oils will mix with your dead skin cells and cause
pore congestion. Number 4.) Use a retinoid. To learn more about them, click the video I made on
the popular retinoid, differin at the upper right hand corner. And Number 5.) Try out a
salicylic acid wash. Salicylic acids are known as BHA’s, beta hydroxy acids. They are oil soluble,
that means they can work both on the surface and deeper inside the pores to unclog and exfoliate at
the same time. A pro tip here, is to make sure you don’t use this at the same time as your retinoids
as this can cause increased irritation. Now lets get into the 5 ways to prevent pore expansion.
Number 1.) Dont scrub. If you scrub the area of your pores,
this will cause flakiness and clog your pores. So avoid the loofah here.
Number 2.) Wash off makeup before bed. Sleeping in makeup overnight can cause the pores to become
blocked due to a buildup of makeup, oil, and bacteria. So use those makeup wipes.
Number 3.) Don't forget the sunscreen. If you're out in the sun for long periods of time, The sun
is going to affect your skin’s collagen, which keeps the skin firm and tight. With less collagen,
your skin will start to sag, tugging on your pores and making them appear
larger. Click here to see the video I made on which sunscreen to look for when purchasing one.
Number 4.) Treat sagging skin. A board-certified dermatologist can
examine your skin and tell you what can tighten your skin tailored just
for you. Many procedures can be done in the office and require no downtime.
And lastly Number 5.) Stay hydrated. Water hydrates the skin from within.
Which theoretically can help improve the overall complexion.
Plus the numerous other benefits you get from staying hydrated.
Now i know, I get it, the research says we cant actually shrink our pore size, because we are
all born with a fixed pore size. The products I mentioned don’t physically change the size of
your pores, but they can make the pores appear smaller which im hoping work for you guys.
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Thanks for sticking tuned till the end, and as always, see you on the next one.