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For those who pay particular attention to their appearance, they would find themselves pitting against wrinkles, fine lines, dark eye-circles, and the annoying problem of enlarged pores! If you have oily or combination skin, then you are all the more in the know of just how much trouble these ‘terrorists’ of skin can cause. You might resort to using various cosmetic products to conceal the unsightly problem or, perhaps, lather on intensive skin-care products, all done in the hope of banishing the enlarged pores from your face once and for all. However, no matter how hard you try, the problem of enlarged pores is not a skin condition that can be completely eradicated. Though relatively small in size, pores can cause great headaches. So what is the secret to combating enlarged pores?

How do pores get enlarged?
When sebum from the skin and dirt are in contact, oxidisation takes place and blackheads will form, enlarging pores as a result. The commonly affected areas, where it is more conspicuous, are around the nose, forehead and T-zone. Our skin loses it elasticity as we age, and pores go from its original round-shaped to becoming oval-shaped. The physiological change lengthens and enlarges pores, making them more noticeable!

What is the reason for enlarged pores?
Once pores are enlarged, it is near impossible for them to shrink back into size. As such, preventing pores from getting enlarged is the key here. Other than cutting out all unhealthy lifestyle habits and having a balanced diet, most skin problems have their roots in unhealthy skin which has suffered from neglect. The following is a list of the main contributing factors to enlarged pores:

1. Clogged pores
In the absence of a thorough cleansing routine, dirt, grime or residues of make-up left on the skin can congest pores and affect skin’s effective absorption of water and nutrients. Furthermore, when skin is unable to effectively excrete excess sebum generated by the sebaceous glands, it will clog up within the pores and worsen the problem of enlarged pores.

2. Accumulation of aging cells
The normal skin renewal cycle lasts 28 days. However, stress, dietary habits, sun exposure and other factors can disrupt this cycle and affect skin’s natural metabolism rate. Aging cells, unable to remove themselves from skin, gets accumulated layer by layer within the pores and clog them up.

3. Decreasing collagen
Once skin loses collagen, it loses its elastic fiber for support and sagging occurs. Pores will follow sagging skin and become enlarged as a result. Dirt gets trapped into enlarged pores easily, and once oxidised in contact with air, the annoying culprits of problem skin such as blackheads and whiteheads will form.

4. Excessive squeezing and over-stimulation
Excessive squeezing of acne, blackheads or pimples could result in surface skin being damaged or, in severe cases, the damage of the dermal layer of skin occurs. This could affect the regeneration of skin cells, which ultimately leads to pores being enlarged.

Caring for your pores ought to start with improving the condition of your skin. Merely concealing pores will only worsen the problem of clogged pores. You can now count on the Izumi skin care range and the PHHP Ophira Collagen to improve the condition of your skin.

Firstly, you need to establish a good deep-cleansing routine. The minute bubbles generated by the Izumi Rich Cleansing Foam seeps into pores to bring out grime and remove dead skin cells. Regardless of whether you wear make-up or not, you need to use the Izumi Cleansing Oil for the effective removal of the grime and dirt on your face. While cleansing and oil-control is essential, do not neglect hydrating your skin! We would recommend the use of the Izumi Water Gel and Spring Toner, complemented by the Izumi Shin Essential, to ensure that your skin appears supple and smooth! As the accumulation of dead skin cells is a main factor of enlarged pores, using the Izumi Revive Gel at appropriate times will remove layers of dead skin cells and put a radiant glow to your skin.

Moreover, our body loses collagen as we age, causing skin to sag and pores to be enlarged as a result. As such, you can supplement your beauty regime with the PHHP Ophira Collagen to ensure that your skin stays firm and pores remain small! Skin receives thorough cleansing and is supplemented with adequate hydration and collagen, will naturally be free of pore problems!