Throughout the day, dirt and grime build up in the small crevices in our skin called pores. This debris can be in the form of sebum, makeup, airborne pollutants or naturally shed skin cells. As the build up increases in the area around the hair follicle, (simple terms: the tunnel leading down from the pore) this debris presses against the walls of the pores, causing them to enlarge.

Many types of cleansers and toners work to remove the surface particles, but there are still debris at the root of our pores. These hidden debris if not removed, will still enlarge our pores.

Pores may become more obvious due to poor skin care and poor exfoliation. The hidden debris collects around the edges of the pores, creating the illusion of the pores being larger than what they seem. A good solution is to

i. Introduce a cleansing & toning routine twice daily
ii. Routinely exfoliate the skin with a good AHA product.
iii. Clean the pores regularly with a good BHA product.

A list of MD Dermatics solutions can be found on the right column to this article.