Dilated pores and blackheads: what to do?

Why do enlarged pores and especially blackheads appear?

In fact, these undesirables can appear in any area with excess sebum. This is why they are more numerous on the T-zone (with high-risk areas such as the nose and chin).

It all starts with the sebaceous glands, which produce sebum, our skin's famous protective oil. At certain times, for example during a hot spell or under the influence of hormonal factors, sebum production goes into overdrive and exceeds normal levels.

The pilosebaceous follicles, where the sebum flows, become a little clogged and dilate to let the excess oil out. And yes, we're talking aboutdilated pores"But the truth is, pores are only there to let perspiration out...

If it accumulates, this excess sebum will oxidize and form a small plug, which will become indurated. These are the the famous blackheads (also known as comedones). When bacteria get involved, they can easily degenerate into pimples.

What can be done about enlarged pores and blackheads?

Perfectly clean skin thanks to double cleansing

Once again, it's time to cleanse your face perfectly. Every evening, we forget the irritating micellar water and adopt a double cleansingroutine to remove sebum build-up, impurities and pollution... We start with an oil or a balm... make-up remover to emulsify all fat-soluble impurities (such as excess sebum), then refine with Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam Innisfree, a cleansing foam enriched with salicylic acid, to be massaged in with gentle circular movements, for perfectly clean, healthy skin. Rinse your face with cold water to immediately tighten pores. Then gently pat your face dry with a towel.

Finally, avoid touching your face. The risk: end up with scars or stimulate inflammation, turning blackheads into blemishes. Instead, book an in-booth treatment and leave this delicate task to an Oh My Cream skin care professional (see our last paragraph).

2 times a week: use an exfoliating skin care product

Add a gentle peeling treatment to your routine. The Daily Microfoliant Dermalogica' s Daily Microfoliant is an enzymatic exfoliant with a "new skin" effect, as it photoshapes the skin while restoring radiance to the complexion. Enriched with rice bran powder, salicylic acid and papain, it brightens and reduces pigmentation spots, evens skin tone and refines skin texture, treating imperfections while soothing. A must-have skincare product for anyone in search of zero-defect skin.

Cleanse your skin with a mask once a week

You can also add a deep cleansing mask to your gentle purifying routine. Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Purifying Exfoliating Mask Innisfree. This exfoliating mask cleanses and purifies the skin without drying it out, for reduced imperfections and an even complexion. Thanks to its cocktail of Jeju volcanic rocks and lactic acid, it purifies, unclogs pores and absorbs excess sebum, while refining skin texture.

The trick to boosting its deep-cleansing action? Apply after a steam bath, ideally boosted by a few drops of patchouli or tea tree essential oil for gentle purification.

For a deep but gentle cleansing, choose the Volcanic Swirl Pore Mask Face Mask Innisfree. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and lactic acid, this mask durably improves skin texture, unclogs pores, absorbs excess sebum and minimizes the appearance of pores , while reinforcing the skin's barrier. Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes for a revitalizing burst of freshness!

Every day: use a specific skin care product to tighten pores

For immediate smoothing action, opt for Gentle Retinol Salicylic Anti-Blemish Serum . This specific treatment, to be applied under your night moisturizer, blurs pores while combating the overproduction of sebum.

If necessary, use a topical treatment for inflammation

Slip a special treatment into your vanity, such as Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask Soin Anti-Imperfections Sunday Riley, to pull out as soon as the problem gets out of hand. This highly effective SOS mask reduces imperfections by targeting inflammation and treating pimple marks, for a perfect, even complexion. At the heart of its formula? Sulfur to regulate sebum production, niacinamide to soothe inflammation and reduce blemishes, and anti-bacterial Zinc PCA. Apply locally to cleansed areas and leave to dry before rinsing.

Dermalogica Hydrafacial in Oh my Cream booth

For a new look, treat yourself to a Hydrafacial x Dermalogica treatment treatment. Totally personalized, the Dermalogica facial includes deep cleansing, advanced exfoliation, LEDs and a moisturizing ritual for transformed skin.

Want to go one step further to regain beautiful skin and fight blackheads once and for all? Take a look at our special files dedicated to facial care for skin lacking in purity, with our complete anti-blemish guide or contact us for personalized advice at contact@ohmycream.com!

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