Facial pores are a natural part of your skin and actually serve two important functions for skin health:
Hydration: Your visible pores contain hair follicles, these bring sebum (a natural oil) to the surface of your skin to help protect and hydrate it.
Release Sweat: You also have pores on the face that are responsible for releasing sweat. This type of pore is not typically visible.
When pores become enlarged or blocked they begin to become more visible and in turn can become an area of concern for many. The main reasons for this are:
Age: As we age we will naturally lose the elasticity in the skin that supports the pores, causing them appear larger than they actually are. This can be treated through microneedling and laser based therapies that help to boost your production of collagen and elastin.
Sebum Overproduction: Larger pores can be a result of overproduction of sebum. This overproduction can be genetic or triggered by products that are not a good fit for your skin type. This can be addressed through a personalized medical grade skincare routine, chemical peels, and the Micro-channeling Facial.
Clogging Ingredients: Using skincare products or makeup that can permeate into the pore can cause blockages of your pores, causing white heads, blackheads and breakouts. If you believe that this could be the cause of your skin concerns, we recommend booking a skincare consultation to assess your skincare and makeup routines.
Depending on the cause of your concerns, a multi-therapy approach may be best for you. We always recommend starting with a complimentary consultation to have a personalized treatment plan developed for you.
When to Consider Treatment
Your concern is affecting your self-esteem or confidence.
You would like to reduce the appearance of your pores.
You believe your current skincare routine or makeup products could be causing the congestion in your skin.