Skin care for large pores

Treat large pores on face with non-comedogenic, clarifying and exfoliating skin care

Does your current skin status have you wondering: “Why are my pores so big?” If so, you’ve come to the right place. LovelySkin has the ultimate lineup of the best face products for large pores that help minimize the appearance of pores to achieve smooth, blemish-free skin.

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Large Pores FAQ

1. What are large pores?

Large pores are simply hair follicle openings on the surface of the skin. Additionally, large pores on the face are common for those with oily and acne-prone skin types.

2. What causes large pores on face?

You may be surprised to learn that large pores are typically a result of genetics. However, enlarged pores on the face are more visible when sebum–your skin's natural moisturizer–along with dead skin cells, dirt, debris and excess oil become trapped in the pore, expanding the pore and making them appear larger. Sun damage, acne and dry skin can also make pores appear bigger.

3. What ingredients are good in treatments for large pores?

Skin care ingredients that help minimize the appearance of pores include exfoliators, like retinol, and AHAs/BHAs, like glycolic acid, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. When shopping for cosmetics and skin care products for large pores, choose non-comedogenic and oil-free products to further reduce the chance of clogging.

4. What products are good for large pores?

The best products for large pores are clarifying and exfoliating products that work by effectively clearing the pores of blemish-causing debris and oil. We also recommend looking for clarifying cleansers with exfoliating AHAs and BHAs like glycolic acid, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for those dealing with enlarged pores on face.

You can further cleanse the skin with a face toner, which will tighten the skin to help remove any lingering impurities left behind after cleansing. Periodic use of detoxifying face masks and retinol can also help renew the top layer of the skin to keep clogging and excess oil at bay.

Follow up your skin care routine with a non-comedogenic and oil-free sunscreen, like the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 and oil-free and non-comedogenic makeup products. You can find these products easily by filtering your makeup search by “non-comedogenic” and “oil-free,” both found under the “preferences” filter.

If your pores seem to look bigger as you get older, it may be a sign of needing a boost of collagen. Therefore, we recommend adding collagen-boosting skin care products to your daily routine for those with mature skin looking to take their large pores treatments to the next level. These products may include growth factors, antioxidants and peptides to support skin structure.

Shop LovelySkin today to find the best large pores treatment products! Not sure which products best suit your needs? Contact our Customer Care Team today for personalized recommendations!