There are several products and ingredients that can help deal with big pores on the nose. Here are some details on positive and negative aspects of some of them:
Products:
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Cetaphil Pros Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask: This product is made with bentonite clay and is designed to help those with big pores and sensitive skin.
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It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed Finishing Powder: This product is a compact powder that can be used for touching up and covering up the sight of pores.
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GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment: This product is designed to help with acne, redness, and scarring while using a blend of six acids to help minimize pores.
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Tatcha Pore Perfecting Sunscreen: This weightless sunscreen with SPF 35 gives an invisible matte coverage for some seriously poreless-looking skin.
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Bliss Pore Patrol Cleanser: This cleanser naturally warms up and minimizes the appearance of pores by using willow bark extract to remove excess oil without over-drying.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer: This lightweight balm is designed specifically to quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines for smooth skin.
Ingredients:
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Salicylic acid: This ingredient is a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that cuts through sebum and breaks it down. It is an excellent chemical exfoliant that loosens the “glue” holding dead skin cells together. This allows dead skin to slough away, leaving pore openings clear and reducing the risk of unwelcome clogs.
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Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): These are excellent chemical exfoliants that loosen the “glue” holding dead skin cells together. This allows dead skin to slough away, leaving pore openings clear and reducing the risk of unwelcome clogs.
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Clay and/or charcoal: These ingredients produce a gentle astringent action and are a must-have for large pores. They also help draw impurities, bacteria, and oil out of the skin.
It is important to note that nose strips are not the best option for dealing with big pores. While they can remove blackheads, they can also remove sebaceous filaments that line pores and maintain healthy oil balance in the skin. When they get removed, your pores could become exposed to irritating dirt and oils.
