Skin problems
Large pores
What characterizes it?
Visible pores are most noticeable in the T-zone: forehead, nose, and chin. This is often accompanied by a shiny surface and blackheads, as the pores become filled with sebum and dead skin cells.
How do you treat that?
Pore size cannot be changed permanently, but clogged pores look larger than clean ones. Regular, gentle exfoliation and niacinamide make them less visible and keep sebum production in balance.
Causes & characteristics
Sebum in the pores
Clogged pores look larger than clean pores do.
Accumulated skin cells
Dead skin cells around the pore opening further reinforce the impression.
Reduced elasticity
As skin loses its firmness over the years, pores become more visible.
What you should avoid
- Harsh mechanical scrub that irritates without deep-cleaning the pores.
- Heavy, comedogenic creams that further clog the pores.
- Picking: it stretches the pore opening and can cause scarring.
Recommended routine
Cleans thoroughly yet gently
Excessively aggressive cleansing causes the skin to produce even more sebum.
Exfoliate with BHA
Regular, gentle exfoliation keeps pores clean without unnecessarily irritating the skin.
Smooth out with niacinamide
Niacinamide in Face Serum reduces visible pores and evens out skin tone.
Refine the skin texture with retinol
Retinol Cream with 0.2% Granactive Retinoid® increases cell renewal, which makes pores less visible.
Key Ingredients
Salicylic acid (BHA)
Penetrates into the pores and dissolves sebum and dead skin cells at the source.
Niacinamide
Reduces visible pores and balances the skin's sebum production.
Papaya enzyme
Mild enzymatic exfoliation that smooths the skin's surface without scrubbing.
Products for Large pores
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Bagliora Exfoliator 2% BHA
Dissolves sebum and dead skin cells inside the pores, which is what makes them appear larger.
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Bagliora Retinol Cream
0.2% Granactive Retinoid®, which increases cell renewal and refines the skin texture.
Frequently asked questions
Can you permanently shrink pores?
No, pore size is largely genetic. But clean pores look significantly smaller than clogged ones.
How often should I exfoliate?
2-3 times a week is enough for most people. More frequent use stresses the barrier without providing better results.
Do pore strips work?
They remove surface material but do not resolve the cause, and can irritate the skin.
Do I need moisturizer if my skin is oily?
Yes. Without moisture, the skin may compensate by producing even more sebum.
