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Don\u2019t hate the messenger, but we\u2019ve got some skin truths to share. Those pores on your face? They\u2019re going nowhere. Ice cubes, sebum masks, head over a steaming pot, the at-home remedies just won\u2019t work \u2013 pores are part of you, folks, it\u2019s in the genes. But not all hope is lost. If you\u2019re on a quest to conceal (though there\u2019s really no need), like your favourite cashmere jumper, we <\/span>can <\/span><\/i>shrink \u2018em. Yep, a few nifty tricks, and we can decrease their visibility by cleaning out the follicle. Here goes.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Rachel Spedding<\/p>\n

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Can you actually shrink or eliminate your pores?<\/h3>\n

You cannot eliminate your pores, but you can decrease their visibility by cleaning out follicles. Pores are a structural part of your skin, determined by genetics, and home remedies will not remove them. Consistent cleaning can help minimise how prominent they appear.<\/div>\n

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What are the best products for making pores look smaller?<\/h3>\n

Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol are recommended for reducing the look of pores. These ingredients, found in exfoliating serums, help remove dead skin cells for a brighter complexion and cleaner follicles, making pores less visible.<\/div>\n

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Do steaming or ice cubes actually reduce pore size?<\/h3>\n

No, steaming or applying ice cubes will not reduce your pore size. Pores do not have muscles and cannot physically shrink or expand. Cleaning out the skin’s follicles is the only effective way to reduce their appearance.<\/div>\n

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How often should you use exfoliating acid serums for your pores?<\/h3>\n

You should apply exfoliating serums once or twice a day, depending on your skin type. Using AHAs or BHAs helps encourage a brighter complexion, firmer skin, and less visible pores by cleaning the follicles regularly.<\/div>\n

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What can you expect during a professional facial peel for pores?<\/h3>\n

A professional facial peel takes about 40 minutes and removes the top skin layer through exfoliation. You may feel tingling and notice a pink tinge, but your pores will look reduced in size and your skin will feel much smoother.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t hate the messenger, but we\u2019ve got some skin truths to share. Those pores on your face? They\u2019re going nowhere. Ice cubes, sebum masks, head over a steaming pot, the at-home remedies just won\u2019t work \u2013 pores are part of you, folks, it\u2019s in the genes. But not all hope is lost. If you\u2019re on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3366,"featured_media":32631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Pore care: Complete Guide to Minimising Pores | Treatwell","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Learn why pores can't disappear but how to minimise their look. Discover the best ingredients and pro treatments for smoother, clearer skin. Find out more.","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","saswp_custom_schema_field":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can you actually shrink or eliminate your pores?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You cannot eliminate your pores, but you can decrease their visibility by cleaning out follicles. Pores are a structural part of your skin, determined by genetics, and home remedies will not remove them. Consistent cleaning can help minimise how prominent they appear.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the best products for making pores look smaller?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol are recommended for reducing the look of pores. These ingredients, found in exfoliating serums, help remove dead skin cells for a brighter complexion and cleaner follicles, making pores less visible.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do steaming or ice cubes actually reduce pore size?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, steaming or applying ice cubes will not reduce your pore size. Pores do not have muscles and cannot physically shrink or expand. Cleaning out the skin's follicles is the only effective way to reduce their appearance.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How often should you use exfoliating acid serums for your pores?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You should apply exfoliating serums once or twice a day, depending on your skin type. Using AHAs or BHAs helps encourage a brighter complexion, firmer skin, and less visible pores by cleaning the follicles regularly.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What can you expect during a professional facial peel for pores?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A professional facial peel takes about 40 minutes and removes the top skin layer through exfoliation. You may feel tingling and notice a pink tinge, but your pores will look reduced in size and your skin will feel much smoother.\"}}]}","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[9,102,28,90],"class_list":{"0":"post-32625","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-beauty","8":"tag-tr744","9":"tag-tr415","10":"tag-tr50","11":"tag-tr128","12":"entry"},"acf":{"post_credits":"Image credits: Shutterstock, @juliacampbellgillies, @aiiiimz, @geordieskincare, @katemccfaces","beauty_blog_post_button_title":"","beauty_blog_post_button":"","landscape_picture":32630,"blocks":[{"block_title":"Let\u2019s get technical","block_content":"

Pores sit at the top of our sebaceous glands, all over the body, and produce sebum (the body’s natural oil), to keep skin moisturised and protected. If there’s too much secretion, or every day dirt and bacteria<\/a> get involved, the pores can clog. Thus<\/em>, pores are a structural part of your skin that simply won’t go away. They’ll continue to widen and deepen if constantly clogged, or squeezed. In short: only touch your skin when cleaning it. Easy.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":32626},{"block_title":"Ignore the urban legends","block_content":"

Plot twist. Pores don’t have muscles. They can’t get bigger or smaller. Diving into the bath for a steaming session – glass of wine safely balanced – will feel blooming lovely, but it won’t ‘get rid’ of pores. The same applies to ice. Holding an ice cube to a pimple can reduce redness, but won’t affect pore size. Why? Because the key to concealing is in the cleaning. We need to clean out the skin follicle to avoid whiteheads, blackheads and pimples (the result of clogged pores<\/a>).<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":32627},{"block_title":"Which products to choose?","block_content":"

The pore-shrinking superheroes go by the names glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol (or AHAs and BHAs). Their superpower? Exfoliating – but without the heavy scrubbing. These chemical compounds are exfoliating acids, found within over-the-counter serums (like this one from The Ordinary<\/a>), work to eliminate dead skin cells to encourage a brighter complexion, firmer skin, and cleaned-out follicles. Apply once or twice a day, depending on your skin type and reap the deep-cleaning benefits (less visible pores).<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":32628},{"block_title":"Or leave it to the pros","block_content":"

A trip to the professionals for a facial peel<\/a> will remove the top layer of skin through exfoliation. This speeds up cell turnover, to break down the bonds holding dead skin cells together (cleaning out follicles). You may feel a tingling sensation, and see a slight pink tinge to the skin, but you’ll struggle to see your pores – because they’ll have reduced in size (touché). Your skin will also feel smoother. An appointment will only take around 40 minutes. 40 mins of pore-blasting satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n

With Treatwell, you can book beauty online<\/a> at all your favourite salons – simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Discover amazing spas<\/a> in your area.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":32629}]},"yoast_head":"\nPore care: Complete Guide to Minimising Pores | Treatwell<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn why pores can't disappear but how to minimise their look. Discover the best ingredients and pro treatments for smoother, clearer skin. 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