FA SH I ON & BEAUTY like a pro
Tired of hiding skin imperfections?
Try these five easy steps to reduce thelook of enlarged pores and achieve a
clearer complexion.Our
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Certain active ingredients
work really well to tighten
pores, notably retinol, which
helps refine the skin’s texture.
But be careful as products
containing these ingredients
aren’t always good for sensitive
skin, and should be avoided
during pregnancy. It’s always
best to ask a dermatologist
about the best options. If you
want to permanently eliminate
enlarged pores, ask your
doctor about laser treatments.
2Step
Find out your skin type.
Even though oily and combination skin
types are at greater risk for enlarged
pores, dry, dehydrated skin can have the
same issue. Factors like pollution, heat
and hormonal changes can also add
to this problem. To find out where your
skin falls on the spectrum (and pick the
treatment that’s right for you), don’t
hesitate to contact a specialist.Step
Commit to a regular
cleansing routine.
Morning and night, wash your skin with
a cleanser to eliminate impurities. When
choosing which product to use, forget
about the ones that dry out your skin,
and opt for a cleansing lotion with a
light astringent to help tighten your
pores. Our favourites contain rosewater
or green tea. In the same school of
thought, exfoliate without irritating the
skin by choosing non-abrasive products
like at-home peels, and only use them
one or two times a week.Step
Moisturize every day.
Whether your skin looks perfect or
not on any particular day, moistur izing
is very important. And so is using the
right product: Choose a light formula
that’s noncomedogenic (doesn’t clog
pores) with a water or argan oil base
and avoid using products that are form-
ulated with petrolatum, a substance
known to clog pores. Purifying clay or
charcoal masks can come to the rescue
for your pores. Try one application a
week, concentrating on the parts of
the face that need the most attention,
such as the T-zone.Step
Always, always wear
sunscreen.
Regular UV ray exposure can harm the
skin’s collagen and elastin, exacerbating
the dilation of the pores. To avoid any
further damage, apply a non-oily sun-
screen specifically made for the face’s
delicate skin.13
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Step 5
Thanks to the magic
of makeup, cheat!
Start with a makeup base designed to
minimize enlarged pores, then apply a
light, matte foundation by gently patting
the skin with a sponge or your fingers,
‘filling’ the pores and creating the illu-
sion of uniformity. Then set everything
in place with a pressed powder.IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Pores
Poreless Finish Airbrush Pressed
Powder, $40, itcosmetics.ca. TEAOLOGY Matcha Pore
Cleansing Stick, $29,
teaologyskincare.ca.CLINIQUE ID Dramatically
Different Moisturizer + Active
Cartridge Concentrate for
Pores & Uneven Texture,
$47, thebay.com.ANNABELLE Enlighten
Refreshing Perfecting
Primer, $10, annabelle.com.PRODUCER,^ JESSICADOSTIEPORE
perfect
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