How to Minimize Pores

Unfortunately there is no way to make large pores invisible and to shrink them for ever but there are a few things and procedures you can do to minimize their appearance.




Step 1: Wash your face twice daily

Wash your face twice a day with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid, which can minimize the appearance of large pores by unclogging them.

Step 2: Use an oil-free moisturizer

Make sure your daily moisturizer is oil-free — especially if you have greasy skin — because facial oil can make pores look larger. Use one that contains retinol. It boosts collagen, making pores look smaller.

Step 3: Use sunscreen daily

Slather on the sunscreen. Sun damage can make pores look larger — permanently. Use a sunscreen that provides both UVA and UVB protection and has a minimum SPF of 30.

Step 4: Prime your skin

Before applying makeup, prep your face with foundation primer containing silicone, which fills in the pores, creating a smooth surface for your foundation.

Step 5: Use matte makeup

Use matte foundation. It makes pores look smaller than cream- or oil-based ones, whose shine only highlights pores.

Step 6: Exfoliate weekly

Exfoliate your face weekly with a facial scrub or loofah. Exfoliating helps keep pores free of the dirt and oil that cause them to look larger.

Step 7: Consider dermatological treatments

Ask a dermatologist if you’re a good candidate for a topical retinoid cream, or for treatments like a chemical peel, laser-skin resurfacing, intense-pulsed-light treatment, or dermabrasion.



Step 8: Consider the upside

Consider the upside: Prominent pores often result from oily skin, which looks less wrinkled than dry skin as you age.