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Help huge pores

What helps with huge pores for Melanin combination skin

Re: Help huge pores

@MsHunni  If your pores look larger than they usually do, salicylic acid (BHA) can get down into them and clear out gunk that might be stretching them wider. Do you already use salicylic acid in your skincare routine? 

 

Niacinamide’s another good ingredient for pore management, among many other things. It’s already in many skincare products, so check your ingredient labels. If you don’t have a product that contains niacinamide, you could try a standalone serum like The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL or Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster 0.67 oz/ 20 mL . If you find your skin’s sensitive to niacinamide, consider a serum that contains just 5% or lower. 

 

Note that you can’t “close” or truly “shrink” your pores. Genetics largely determine pore size (eh, so does aging), so some folks just normally have large visible pores—and that’s okay! Also, some people mistake pitted acne scars for large pores; if you have that type of acne scarring, there are other treatments that can help reduce that. 

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