Dilated pores: causes and solutions

A common phenomenon dilated pores can affect all skin types, not just combination or oily skin. And while these highly visible "little holes" are an aesthetic problem, they can also lead to skin inflammation and the appearance ofblemishes. Let's take a look at their causes and the solutions available to improve skin's appearance.

To better understand what causes pore dilationlet's go back to basics! Pores are those tiny holes on the surface of the skin: their job is to let the skin breathe by evacuating sweat and sebum. Although microscopic and virtually invisible in theory, pores can often become enlarged, with all the aesthetic inconvenience that entails.

Dilated pores can occur on all skin types, but are more frequent on combination or oily skin. They can be seen on the T-zone (forehead-nose-chin), but also on the cheeks. What causes them? They are varied, and are linked to both bad habits and physiological phenomena.

These include excess sebumalso known as hyperseborrhea, which causes pores to widen in order to evacuate this oily substance. If the sebaceous glands, the source of sebum, go into overdrive, pores overwhelmed by this overproduction tend to clog and give rise to blackheads, microcysts or full-blown acne attacks. The end of summer is an ideal time for enlarged, clogged pores. If the sun has had a drying effect on imperfections, your face has experienced it as an aggression. As soon as school starts, the rebound effect appears: your skin produces even more sebum to protect itself, with the consequences you know about on the appearance of pores! To find out more, read our article on how to avoiding imperfections after sun exposure.

A beauty routine A sloppy or unsuitable beauty routine can also lead to enlarged pores: foundation that's too full and prevents the skin from breathing, rushed makeup removal, unsuitable skincare products that exacerbate sebum production or which, on the contrary, dry out the skin are to be avoided at all costs, otherwise the sentence will be dropped.

As always, our bad daily habits have consequences for our skin. A diet unbalanced diet, too-short nights and stress are all factors that affect the quality of our skin. Dull complexion, redness, acne, visible pores... Part of the solution often lies in our lifestyle!

Finally, as we age, pores tend to dilate. The reason is simple: the sebaceous glands continue to produce sebum, but the skin loses its suppleness and elasticity. Mature skin is therefore a prime target for dilated pores.

Apart from the aesthetic aspect - these small, more or less visible holes are not always easy to camouflage - dilated pores are often the cause ofimperfections. Well-open pores are more prone to trapping dust, pollution particles and make-up and all the impurities that surround us. You can guess what happens next: as these fine particles penetrate the epidermis, they can cause blackheads and inflammation, resulting in pimples.

But there's no such thing as fatality: adjusting your beauty routine and adopting new good habits is often all it takes to get rid of the problem and regain even, refined skin. skin texture. You ask which face care to reduce the appearance ofappearance of pores ? We explain it all!

The goal of your beauty routine? Deep cleanse, moisturize and mattify without encouraging excess sebum production. By adopting the right gestures, you'll quickly regain beautiful skin flawless skin.

No matter what your skin type, cleansing is a priority every morning and evening. Our Micro-Peeling Foam Northern Lightis a great ally for perfectly cleansing the face and unclog every pore of the skin.

This gentle exfoliating exfoliator contains plant-derived salicylic acid to remove dead cells that dull the complexion. Its high content of vitamins A, C and E - thanks toSiberian Oliveits second key active ingredient - will bring radiance and regenerate the skin. Apply Micro-Peeling Mousse morning and evening on dry, makeup-free skin, using small circles to distribute it evenly. Leave on for a few moments, then rinse off. Its delicate citrus fragrance and ultra-melting foam texture make it a pleasure to use.

For localized action on imperfections of all kinds (pimples, blackheads, dilated pores...), trust the Anti-Imperfection Solution Northern Light. Siberian Olive Grapefruit Extract and Seaweed combine to matify the skin. Their sebum-regulating action helps to tighten poresTheir sebum-regulating action tightens pores, reduces sebum production, and diminishes acne-related scars and blemishes. The advantage of this 98% natural skin care product? It features a dosing pipette for precise application only to the areas concerned. It's a practical, economical product!

MoisturizeYes, but without weighing it down. It's hard to find the right skincare product for oily or blemished skin. creams are too rich, adding too much oil to skin that doesn't really need it. Or they are too light, leaving your skin feeling tight and lacking in moisture. If, on top of this, the composition of your cream is important and you want to give priority to natural formulas, the problem becomes even more complex! We've got the solution with Moisturizing Jelly Ice Source with its 96% natural ingredients, specially created for combination to oily skin.

The big plus? A gel texture that moisturizes, refreshes and mattifies your face in a single step, and lasts longer thanks to the presence of mattifying powders.