{"id":8101,"date":"2026-10-21T09:54:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T07:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/?p=8101"},"modified":"2026-10-22T18:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:20:50","slug":"enlarged-pores-on-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/enlarged-pores-on-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Enlarged Pores on Your Face: What Causes Them and How to Minimise Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<nav class=\"ak-topics ak-topics--post\" aria-label=\"Blog topics\"><a class=\"ak-t-blog\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/\">All<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-tradzik\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/acne\/\">Acne<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-wrazliwa\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/sensitive-skin-eczema-rosacea\/\">Sensitive skin &amp; eczema<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-skladniki\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredients<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-porady\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/skincare-tips\/\">Skincare tips<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-bezp\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/cosmetic-safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Published: 19.10.2026 | Reading time approx. 7 min.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pores have no muscles. They don\u2019t open with warm water, and they don\u2019t close when you rub an ice cube over your face. Yet \u2018closing pores\u2019 is one of the most common promises on skincare labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enlarged pores on your face<\/strong> aren\u2019t a skin condition or a skincare mistake. They\u2019re the visible result of several processes: sebum production, the way skin cells shed inside the pore, loss of firmness and genetics. Some of these you can\u2019t change, but most you can influence \u2013 often with simpler steps than the beauty aisle suggests. Below I explain what causes large pores on the face, which home remedies do more harm than good, and what actually helps to minimise them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tried product after product and your pores still look the same? Scroll to the end of this article \u2013 <strong>I\u2019m happy to advise you by email<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-7a3e91c\" data-block-id=\"7a3e91c\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\">Table of contents<\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#what-are-pores\">What are pores?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-causes-enlarged-pores\">What causes enlarged pores?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#sebum-and-hormones\">Sebum and hormones<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#clogged-pores-and-blackheads\">Clogged pores and blackheads<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#loss-of-firmness\">Loss of firmness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#genetics-and-acne\">Genetics and acne<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-do-enlarged-pores-look-like\">What do enlarged pores look like?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#do-pores-open-and-close-the-open-pores-myth\">Do pores open and close? The \u2018open pores\u2019 myth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#home-remedies-for-large-pores\">Home remedies for large pores: what does more harm than good?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-minimise-pores-on-your-face\">How to minimise pores on your face<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#gentle-cleansing\">Gentle cleansing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ingredients-that-help-with-large-pores\">Ingredients that help with large pores<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-does-fewer-pores-mean-in-an-instrumental-test\">What does \u2018fewer pores\u2019 mean in an instrumental test?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#large-pores-treatment-when-is-a-clinic-worth-it\">Large pores treatment: when is a clinic worth it?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#magnifying-mirrors-and-filters\">Magnifying mirrors and filters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-pores\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are pores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pore is the opening of a hair follicle. Picture a funnel: the sebaceous gland sits at the bottom and produces sebum, and the neck of the funnel carries it up to the surface of your skin. Sebum is part of the hydrolipid film that helps stop your skin losing water (<a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/how-to-repair-skin-barrier\/\">more on the skin barrier<\/a>). That\u2019s why the goal of skincare isn\u2019t to \u2018get rid of\u2019 pores, but to make them less visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-anatomy-diagram-982x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of pore anatomy: a normal pore, an enlarged pore and a pore clogged with a sebum plug\" class=\"wp-image-8105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-anatomy-diagram-982x1024.jpg 982w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-anatomy-diagram-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-anatomy-diagram-768x801.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-anatomy-diagram-800x834.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-anatomy-diagram.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of your large sebaceous glands sit in the T-zone and on the inner part of the cheeks. I often read that pores let the skin \u2018breathe\u2019 or flush out toxins. That\u2019s not true \u2013 oxygen reaches the skin through the blood, and toxins are removed by the liver and kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-enlarged-pores\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes enlarged pores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A review in <em>Dermatologic Surgery<\/em> points to three main factors behind large pores on the face: high sebum production, loss of elasticity in the skin around the pore and a larger follicle volume. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26918966\/\">Lee et al., 2016<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sebum-and-hormones\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sebum and hormones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more sebum your glands produce, the more the pore opening is stretched. In a study by Roh et al., pore size was linked to sebum output, age and sex \u2013 men had larger pores. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17034515\/\">Roh et al., 2006<\/a>. Sebaceous glands are driven mainly by androgens, which is why pores grow larger during puberty and can look temporarily bigger at certain points in the menstrual cycle or in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clogged-pores-and-blackheads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clogged pores and blackheads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the skin lining the pore opening doesn\u2019t shed properly, dead cells mix with sebum and form a plug. Clogged pores are stretched from the inside (<a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/closed-comedones-acne-cosmetica\/\">more on pores clogged by skincare<\/a>). When the plug is exposed to air, it oxidises and darkens \u2013 that\u2019s how blackheads form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"loss-of-firmness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loss of firmness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each pore is supported by a scaffold of collagen and elastic fibres. With age and UV exposure, this support weakens and the pore opening loses its structure. That\u2019s why mature skin with enlarged pores often isn\u2019t oily at all \u2013 the problem is laxity, not sebum. Daily sun protection is therefore part of caring for your pores (<a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen\/\">how to choose your SPF<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"genetics-and-acne\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetics and acne<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pore size varies from person to person depending on ethnic background and age. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4337418\">Flament et al., 2015<\/a>. After years of acne, pores can also stay permanently larger, because inflammation damages the tissue around the follicle. No skincare product will change that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-do-enlarged-pores-look-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do enlarged pores look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shape of a pore hints at its cause. Large pores on the nose are usually round and filled with grey or black dots. Often these aren\u2019t blackheads but sebaceous filaments \u2013 the follicle\u2019s natural lining, which comes back a few days after a \u2018deep clean\u2019. Pores on the cheeks are more often teardrop-shaped and line up in rows. That\u2019s the typical picture of lost firmness, so supporting collagen and protecting your skin from UV will do more here than controlling sebum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-shape-cause-diagram-1024x962.jpg\" alt=\"Round pores on the nose and teardrop-shaped pores on the cheeks \u2013 diagram of the causes\" class=\"wp-image-8108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-shape-cause-diagram-1024x962.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-shape-cause-diagram-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-shape-cause-diagram-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-shape-cause-diagram-800x751.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pore-shape-cause-diagram.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember!<\/strong> Squeezing and pore strips stretch the pore opening and irritate the skin \u2013 pores on your nose can look worse afterwards. If you want to clear blackheads without squeezing, try an <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/ultrasonic-skin-scrubber\/\">ultrasonic skin scrubber<\/a> \u2013 it loosens sebum plugs with sound waves and water rather than pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"do-pores-open-and-close-the-open-pores-myth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do pores open and close? The \u2018open pores\u2019 myth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat melts sebum and softens the outer layer of the skin, so it makes cleansing easier. Cold constricts blood vessels and tightens the skin for a few minutes. Neither changes the size of the pore opening \u2013 so if you\u2019re searching for how to close pores on your face, the honest answer is that you can\u2019t. Open pores aren\u2019t \u2018open\u2019 in the sense of a door you can shut. Skin often feels smoother after cooler water for a different reason: hot water strips more lipids from the skin barrier. Skin cells overlap like roof tiles bound together with lipids \u2013 when the lipids run short, the edges lift and the skin feels rough. Lukewarm water is best for washing your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hot-cold-water-pores-diagram-1024x962.jpg\" alt=\"Warm and cold water don't change pore size \u2013 cross-section diagram of the skin\" class=\"wp-image-8111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hot-cold-water-pores-diagram-1024x962.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hot-cold-water-pores-diagram-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hot-cold-water-pores-diagram-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hot-cold-water-pores-diagram-800x751.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hot-cold-water-pores-diagram.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alcohol-based toners that promise to \u2018close pores\u2019 give a brief feeling of tightness, but used often they dry the skin out. And that matters. Dehydrated skin often defends itself by producing more sebum \u2013 it ends up tight, shiny and dull all at once, with more visible pores. The mechanism isn\u2019t yet well described in research, but I see it in practice very often. When the glands are underactive, for example for hormonal reasons, the skin has nothing to defend itself with and becomes dry and reactive (<a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/rosacea-skincare-a-complete-routine-guide-for-redness-prone-skin\/\">more on rosacea-prone skin<\/a>). Either way, the conclusion is the same: don\u2019t dry your skin out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"home-remedies-for-large-pores\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home remedies for large pores: what does more harm than good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, toothpaste and sugar scrubs often top the lists of ways to shrink pores naturally. Each of them disrupts the skin\u2019s hydrolipid barrier: they have an extreme pH, make the skin more sensitive to the sun or physically damage its outer layer. Tea tree oil added to a cream \u2018by eye\u2019 can trigger an allergy. Clay masks absorb sebum from the surface and the pore openings, so your skin looks matte for a few hours \u2013 but they don\u2019t draw plugs out from deep inside the pore, and they don\u2019t shrink pores. Neither does drinking two litres of water a day \u2013 there\u2019s no research linking it to pore size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A note for sensitive skin!<\/strong> \u2018Natural\u2019 doesn\u2019t mean \u2018safe\u2019. Plant ingredients in DIY mixes are a common source of allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-minimise-pores-on-your-face\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to minimise pores on your face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t shrink pores permanently with skincare alone, but you can make them noticeably less visible. If you\u2019re wondering how to minimise pores, the key is cleansing, exfoliating inside the pore opening and supporting your skin\u2019s firmness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gentle-cleansing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gentle cleansing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washing gently twice a day removes sebum before it can form a plug. In the evening, when you\u2019re wearing make-up and sunscreen, a double cleanse works well: an oil-based product first, then a mild gel. If you live in a hard-water area, choose a gel with a chelating agent, which binds calcium and magnesium ions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ingredients-that-help-with-large-pores\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients that help with large pores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salicylic acid (INCI: Salicylic Acid) is oil-soluble, so it gets into the follicle and loosens plugs \u2013 it works well for pores on the nose. Niacinamide (INCI: Niacinamide) at 2% reduced the rate of sebum production in a clinical study. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16766489\/\">Draelos et al., 2006<\/a>. Retinoids normalise the way skin cells shed and support collagen. For sensitive skin, PHAs such as gluconolactone are a gentler option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A moisturiser for large pores doesn\u2019t need to contain everything at once. It\u2019s better to pick one active ingredient and use it consistently than to layer five products (<a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/skincare-correct-order-the-correct-way-of-applying-skincare-products\/\">the correct order for applying skincare<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat comedogenicity lists \u2013 and the \u2018non-comedogenic\u2019 claims built on them \u2013 with caution. They were based on rabbit ear tests using pure, concentrated raw materials. Rabbit skin reacts far more strongly than human skin, and a finished product contains an ingredient at a different concentration and in a different formula. The amount you apply matters too \u2013 the thicker the layer, the higher the risk of clogged pores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You\u2019ll see the effect of cleansing within a few days. Ingredients that work on sebum and collagen need 8\u201312 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-fewer-pores-mean-in-an-instrumental-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does \u2018fewer pores\u2019 mean in an instrumental test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an instrumental test, a device takes a magnified photo of the skin, and software marks as a pore any dip that is large and dark enough against the surrounding skin. The number of follicle openings doesn\u2019t change \u2013 what changes is how many of them cross the visibility threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"977\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/instrumental-test-pore-visibility-diagram-1024x977.jpg\" alt=\"Instrumental pore test \u2013 the visibility threshold before and after cleansing\" class=\"wp-image-8114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/instrumental-test-pore-visibility-diagram-1024x977.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/instrumental-test-pore-visibility-diagram-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/instrumental-test-pore-visibility-diagram-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/instrumental-test-pore-visibility-diagram-800x763.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/instrumental-test-pore-visibility-diagram.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me show you with our <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/smoothing-cleanser-en\/\">Smoothing Cleanser<\/a>. It was tested by an independent laboratory on a group of 10 people (8 women and 2 men) aged 26\u201348 with combination and oily skin. Measurements were taken before the test and after 7 days of daily use. The number of pores detected by the device (VisioFaceQuick) fell by an average of 39.4%, skin smoothness rose by an average of 16.8% and skin tone improved by 20.9%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pores didn\u2019t get anatomically smaller \u2013 a week is far too short to change collagen or how the glands work. The oils dissolved the sebum plugs, and an empty, lighter pore has less contrast with the skin around it. Rice starch microparticles smaller than 100 microns polished the skin at the edges of the pores, so they cast less shadow. That\u2019s why the accurate way to describe a result like this is \u2018reduces the visibility of pores\u2019, not \u2018shrinks pores\u2019. When you read claims on packaging, ask: how many people were tested, what was used to measure the result, and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"large-pores-treatment-when-is-a-clinic-worth-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large pores treatment: when is a clinic worth it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When pores are clearly enlarged, especially after acne or because of skin laxity, skincare alone isn\u2019t enough. Clinics offer chemical peels, fractional laser, radiofrequency microneedling, IPL and intradermal botulinum toxin, which temporarily reduces sebum production. Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36440737\/\">2023 review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39185380\/\">2024 meta-analysis<\/a>. If your enlarged pores come with active acne, see a doctor or dermatologist \u2013 prescription acne treatments can also reduce oiliness. Always discuss any large pores treatment or open pores treatment with a dermatologist first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"magnifying-mirrors-and-filters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnifying mirrors and filters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A magnifying mirror shows your pores at a scale no one else ever sees them. Photos on social media go through filters that erase skin texture. If you study your pores up close every day and compare them with smoothed-out images, it\u2019s easy to start seeing healthy skin as a problem. Everyone has pores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enlarged pores on your face are the result of sebum, the way skin cells shed, loss of firmness and genetics \u2013 not dirt or poor hygiene. You can\u2019t close them with ice or toner, but gentle cleansing, one well-chosen active ingredient and daily UV protection really do make them less visible. 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-a6c76d0\" data-block-id=\"a6c76d0\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Antioxidant serum with omega fatty acids and coenzyme Q10<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b7790ae\" data-block-id=\"b7790ae\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-9811a84\" data-block-id=\"9811a84\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/serumq10\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">View Serum<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Aleksandra Kubas-Maliszewska<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-5d2b8f4\" data-block-id=\"5d2b8f4\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wpo-gr-form-wrapper-v2\">\n            <div class=\"wpo-gr-form-inner-v2\">\n                <h3 class=\"wpo-gr-headline-v2\">Free email consultation<\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"wpo-gr-copy-v2\">\n                    <p>Not sure how to care for skin with enlarged pores? Join the Pure Raw Rich newsletter and get a free email consultation with me.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpo-gr-panel-v2\">\n                    <p class=\"wpo-gr-note-v2\">I\u2019m a cosmetic scientist and the founder of Pure Raw Rich.<\/p>\n\n                    <form class=\"wpo-gr-form wpo-gr-form-v2\">\n                        <p class=\"wpo-gr-field wpo-gr-field-v2\">\n                            <input\n                                type=\"email\"\n                                name=\"email\"\n                                class=\"wpo-gr-input wpo-gr-input-v2\"\n                                placeholder=\"Sign up for the newsletter\"\n                                required\n                            >\n\n                            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"wpo-gr-button wpo-gr-button-v2\">\n                                JOIN US                            <\/button>\n                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"wpo-gr-field wpo-gr-checkbox wpo-gr-checkbox-v2\">\n                            <label>\n                                <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"consent\" required>\n                                <span>By continuing, you accept the privacy policy<\/span>\n                            <\/label>\n                        <\/p>\n\n                        <div class=\"wpo-gr-messages\"><\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-en-1792395815521-0\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can enlarged pores go back to normal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They can\u2019t shrink anatomically \u2013 pores have no muscles. But you can clear them and make them much less visible.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-en-1792395815521-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are the black dots on my nose blackheads?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not always. Often they\u2019re sebaceous filaments, which are natural and come back within a few days. Blackheads are usually larger and more raised.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-en-1792395815521-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you get rid of sebaceous filaments on your nose?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can\u2019t remove them for good. Sebaceous filaments are the follicle\u2019s natural lining and come back within a few days. Regular cleansing and salicylic acid make them less visible, while squeezing and pore strips stretch the pore opening.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-en-1792395815521-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do enlarged pores go away with age?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually it\u2019s the other way round. Skin loses firmness, and pores \u2013 especially on the cheeks \u2013 become more visible.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-en-1792395815521-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does foundation clog pores?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Make-up itself doesn\u2019t enlarge pores. The problem is a thick layer and not removing it properly in the evening.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published: 19.10.2026 | Reading time approx. 7 min. Pores have no muscles. They don\u2019t open with warm water, and they don\u2019t close when you rub an ice cube over your face. Yet \u2018closing pores\u2019 is one of the most common promises on skincare labels. 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