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    When Melmeko asked a very important question pertaining to pores, we just had to get it answered by NIVEA expert, Ken Lee…

    Q: “As we get older our pores start to become more visibly noticeable. What is your advice to someone who is feeling self conscious about visible pores? Can they really be reduced or is that just a myth?” - Melmeko

    A: It may be difficult, but the best advice when it comes to pores is to not spend too much time poring over pores! This can only make one even more self conscious when in reality, it’s something you would only fervently notice after you’ve been looking too long into a mirror – especially if it’s one of those backlit magnifying personal mirrors. Our pores are as innate as the type of our hair we have, and it would be best to embrace and accept that they make us who we are.

    Our pores do become more visible with age. Our genes, external factors, and our body’s natural ageing process lead to reduced collagen, diminishing skin’s elasticity and thus making pores more obvious. However, it’s more of a change that only really becomes noticeable under intense scrutiny or if our skin has been particularly affected as a consequence of other more serious medical conditions. There is also a positive: those with more visible pores are more likely to have oily/combination skin, and this type of skin is much less susceptible to the wrinkling effects of ageing.

    While it’s not realistic to reduce our pores, calling it a myth is not entirely accurate either. This is because there are approaches to make them appear less visible or obvious. These approaches should already be part of one’s everyday regime, such as cleansing, toning, and periodically exfoliating. Everyday cleansing and a weekly exfoliation (or a deep-cleansing mask as an alternative) – but not excessive cleansing – will rid your pores of dead skin cells, dirt, bacteria or excess oil, which can clog them and cause them to expand further.

    Finally, let’s not forget that good make-up could also work wonders. The right combination of concealers, foundations and/or powders can cover and diminish the look of pores if one is still too self-conscious. In this approach however, it does become even more important to follow a cleansing routine to ensure make-up residues do not themselves lead to clogged skin pores.

    Try: NIVEA VISAGE Gentle Exfoliating Scrub with Provitamin B5

    Do you feel like your pores get clogged easily?

    45 Member Comments

    Strawberry Crayon 21 Dec 2010 9:34 AM

    Nice article. I have started to make sure that I keep up a good routine morning and night and it seems to have helped.

    Svetlanaz 21 Dec 2010 9:22 AM

    very helpful article =)

    IndieAna 21 Dec 2010 9:14 AM

    I have enlarged pores that I am self conscious of. Thanks for blogging this info, as I'll be taking the advice on board.

    jpandkt08 21 Dec 2010 8:38 AM

    I'm not too plagued by clogging as I am an avid facial cleanser, but thru genetics I have quite large noticeable pores :o( I have always felt self conscious about them and tried a few remedies but I gave up. As your article pointed out makeup is a good defence and a great coverup if you can find the right products.

    Just a question, does a primer help to reduce the appearance of pores??

    Morrigan 21 Dec 2010 5:30 AM

    Mine get clogged easily.. They're pretty big on the cheeks, just around the nose area.. It doesn't worry me too much though, can't do much about it so like the article said - embrace it :)

    Chicklet 21 Dec 2010 5:19 AM

    Mine don't really tend to get clogged, but they are very visible, unfortunately.

    Jessie B 21 Dec 2010 5:11 AM

    I find it really refreshing to read a professional opinion that says "embrace your flaws" first. Mr. Lee, I salute you! Though I sometimes worry over my pores, I've never once seen someone else and thought "oh my god look at the size of those pores!" so I try not to worry about my own too much. :)

    Sumaya 21 Dec 2010 4:30 AM

    As i am getting older i am starting to notice things about myself more, things i never noticed before. Why must i age lol

    Agypsy1 21 Dec 2010 4:17 AM

    I am like others on here, wouldn't it be great to actually get a product that really works and get rid of the creator pores. I have had them for years all through teenage onwards. I would be the first to get a product if it actually works and not just a cover up when wearing makeup

    Divine Diva 21 Dec 2010 4:12 AM

    Great info. I love the fact that there is hope for us all yet. :D

    Annyex. 21 Dec 2010 4:06 AM

    Clever question Melmeko, my pores are huge as already even though Im 18 and I really hope they dont go any bigger overtime! The best I can do atm is use vitamin c products and products with firming properties

    clearcrystalwater 21 Dec 2010 4:02 AM

    On the oiliest sections of my face, like my chin and forehead (and even below my ears!) seem to have pores that get clogged quite easily. But the drier, less sebaceous areas like my cheeks seem to have normal-like pores.

    Serena86 21 Dec 2010 3:59 AM

    Yep, my pores are large and open (especially around my nose area) and get clogged very easily. I'm lucky enough not to suffer from lots of pimples but I get blackheads instead. Yuck

    Lilypilly 21 Dec 2010 3:35 AM

    aww -Ii really wished there was a way that pores can be reduced but since they don't have muscles there is no way we can make their openings contract. I find -cone based primers work wonders but some people are irritated by silicone based products and cannot use it.

    pepsilid 21 Dec 2010 3:16 AM

    I have obvious ones from picking at my pimples when I was younger. I have been using estee lauders pore minimized which is seeming to work quite nicely

    Roxymisha 21 Dec 2010 3:16 AM

    Thanks for the great article. I am fortunate as my pores do not clog easily, however I wholeheartedly agree with the advice to keep up one's skin regime. I do notice that my skin and pores look much clearer and more refined when I regularly exfoliate and keep up a healthy skin regime.

    Elunia 21 Dec 2010 3:12 AM

    Yeah, my pores clog really easily and no matter how often I cleanse they never seem to be clean of dirt and dead skin cells. They are really obvious.

    StayC 21 Dec 2010 3:06 AM

    I have crater pores which I hate!!!!!!

    HATE!!!!!

    They don't really clog but are always obvious and very open, did I mention that I hate my pores?

    Jsomara 21 Dec 2010 2:54 AM

    Ohhh i like the fact that there is a positive for those who have oily/combination skin making us less susceptible to the wrinkling :)

    nidhi1 21 Dec 2010 2:43 AM

    Dry nice informative article, I have been looking for this info for long time.... :)

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