THE COMPLETE PORE CARE REGIMEN
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The Complete Pore Care Treatment
Have you ever taken a selfie with flash and been shocked at the apparent and glaring size of your pores? While the size of your pores is genetically determined, the good news is that there are ways to reduce the appearance of pores.
Pore treatment care!
A trained doctor is always in the best position to prescribe the right clinical treatment for your skincare needs.
Chemical Peels – Mostly performed by doctors, chemical peels come in varying strengths of acids based on skin type. The new generation of chemical peels works under the surface of the skin to give you an instant glow and is a great treatment in reducing pore size. For acne prone skin, a soothing peel with antioxidant is recommended to suppress inflammation.
GLC offers Silk Peel at $98
Pore treatment using MDB
Microdermabrasion – Like a vacuum cleanser, microdermabrasion deep cleanses the pores enough to remove accumulated dead skin and dirt, thus promoting healthy and fresh skin but has the most limiting effect on pore size if it is not combined with other pore treatments. Microdermabrasion is best for patients with oily skin and can assist in shallow scarring too.
Lasers – Laser resurfacing is often a long term yet effective treatment for pores. By stimulating the development of new collagen and tightening pre-existing collagen, there is a visible improvement in pores.
GLC offers a variety of pore treatment lasers
Microbotox – Strategically injecting small amounts of diluted Botox into skin layers all over the face, both oil glands and pore size shrink and an improved skin texture and complexion can be achieved. While the pore treatment results are instant, a single session can last about 4-6 months.
GLC offers microbotox at $288.
Pore treatment home care!
Keep those gaping holes at bay! Pores tend to look bigger as they are laden with dead skin cells and oil. Also, if they remain clogged, the surrounding collagen and elastic fibres carry the risk of overstretching permanently. The solution is to unclog them with a series of topical products so they can shrink back to their original size.
Once a day : As facial oil dissolves in oil, a gentle cleansing milk effectively cleanses impurities from pores thoroughly. This is a reliable pore treatment.
Once at night : Incorporate active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid into your skincare regime. Products containing retinoid keep your skin firm and pores clear by increasing cell turnover. Alternate with a light glycolic acid to stimulate collagen and tighten pores.
Twice a week: Purifying clay masks wick out oil from congested pores. Masks can be a short-term pore treatment.
Quick Fix : Pore primers and work in mattifying in the face, hence temporarily minimizing the pores.
Pore treatment tips!
- Stay away from the sun without proper protection. Collagen and elastic tissue – structural support for the skin get damaged when in direct contact with the sun.
- Get a professional to pop those zits! By squeezing them incorrectly with brute force, the pores in turn get damaged and enlarged hence harder to seek treatment for these pores.
- Do not overuse exfoliators as this may result in sore, injured skin and subsequently injure blood capillaries.
