1. Not using beauty products that contain retinol
Although it’s impossible to permanently reduce pores, some skin care products can make them appear smaller. The best way to make your pores look better is to use topical retinoids overnight. Retinol is a form of vitamin A and it can increase skin cell turnover, helping to improve the overall thickness of the skin. Skipping products containing retinol may make it harder for your skin to purge oily plugs from the pores.
2. Holding your phone close to your face
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Our cell phones carry 10 times more zthan most toilet seats. Phones serve as magnets for buildup and bacteria, and throughout the day, makeup, natural skin oils, and environmental toxins accumulate on our screens. Every time we hold the phone next to our face we bring these germs onto our skin. It can cause clogged pores and breakouts.
3. Being exposed to the sun
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Sun dehydrates your skin and makes the oil glands work overtime, causing the pores to look bigger. Getting a tan can temporarily mask the pores and make them look smaller, but in the long run, it will do exactly the opposite. Your pores will enlarge, and excess oil that plugs the skin will make blackheads even worse. Dermatologists recommend using sun protection every day to prevent pores from getting bigger.