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causes of large pores

Genetics, age and sun damage all play a factor in pore size. You will naturally have large pores if you are born with oily or combination skin. Excessive sebum production makes pores look larger. As you age, skin loses suppleness, regardless of skin type, and pores appear enlarged as a result. The sun has a similar effect. Prolonged sun exposure weakens skin’s collagen and elastin, and the walls of the pores sag as they lose elasticity.

1. Excessive sebum production
 
• A normal functioning pore produces a normal amount of sebum from the sebaceous glands to reach out to the surface of the skin to form a protective, healthy barrier over the skin. When the sebaceous glands produce large volumes of sebum, the pore is forced to stretch to release the sebum.
• This stretching activity causes damages on the tissues along the follicle.
• In normal circumstance, the stretched pore will rebound to its original size, where the enlarged pore will shrink as the connective tissues begin replacing the damaged tissues.
• When there is insufficient connective tissue synthesized and replaced, the over-stretch pores will remain open and visible.
 
• Connective tissues are the structural portions of our body that essentially hold the cells together. It comprises of two major structural protein molecules; collagen and elastin.
• There are few factors that may cause insufficient connective tissues:
 
• ­It is part of the aging process; after the age of 20, we lose about 2% of our collagen every year.
• ­Prolonged sun exposure or UV (ultraviolet) radiation will break down the elastin and collagen and interfere with the production of new collagen.
• ­Free radicals’ damages include over-degradation of collagen and elastin.
• Large pores tend to be prominent in the oiliest areas which have more sebaceous glands, especially on the facial T-zone (the sides of the nose, the forehead and the chin).
• Excessive sebum production normally occurs on oily and combination skin, accompanied by skin problems such as large pores, clogged pores, blackheads and acne.
2. Blackheads and acne
 
• Blackheads and acne may cause large pores if not treated properly. When the pores become clogged, sebum within the pores begins to accumulate, causing the pores diameter to expand.
• Squeezing blackheads and acne, more often than not, further irritates the area, stretching the pores, causing prominent enlarged pore or scarring at worst.
• Learn how to get rid of blackheads and acne.
3. Aging, sun damage and free radicals
 
• As we get older, decreased skin elasticity can cause pores to dilate. The skin thickens, causing tiny cells to collect around the edge of the pores and make them look larger.
• The sun’s harmful UV rays and free radicals cause the skin to thicken and the skin cells may collect around the pores which make pores appear larger. Also, the sun damages the collagen and elastin in the skin. As a result, the skin loses its elasticity and the pores enlarge.
4. Other factors could be any but not limited to the following:
 
• Hormonal changes especially during puberty or menopause
• Overuse of makeup or improper use of skincare products
• Unhealthy lifestyle such as alcohol, smoking, improper diet, and insufficient sleep