I've been struggling for years.

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Oct 28, 2013

Salma A.

I have really bad pores! Black heads white heads all and they're too small they don't come out in pore strips and I've tried lots of scrubs none work! I don't know what to do anymore please help!

Oct 28, 2013

Coralys V.

You look very pretty in your photos :) , and maybe go to a dermatologist? Or have you tried proactive? It really helps :3 or maybe a natural option ,hope I can help  :)

Oct 28, 2013

Bri-bri L.

Use scrubs or cleansers with at least 2% salicylic acid. You should go to a dermatologist if ir doesn't work.

Oct 28, 2013

Skyler P.

St ives apricot scrub.

Oct 28, 2013

Audra B.

It's important to know that you can't actually "shrink" your pores. They're nothing but small openings in the skin -- because they don't have muscles, they can't open or close. So although you can't physically change the structure of your pores by making them smaller, there are things that you can do to minimize their appearance. Start by keeping them clean. Use a gentle cleanser twice a day, but you should also use it after you sweat to prevent oil from building up. Just be careful not to scrub too much: When you over-wash, your skin responds as if it's dried out, so it produces more oil to compensate. That just makes your problem worse. For the same reason, be sure to not scrub your skin with a washcloth or other abrasive materials. Using an exfoliating cleanser once a week will also help, because it breaks down dead skin cells that clog pores and can give your skin a smoother appearance. Pore-minimizing creams contain ingredients that boost the skin's production of glycoaminoglycans, which help to firm the skin around pores, minimizing their appearance.
Next, take some preventive steps to eliminate or avoid factors that contribute to the appearance of large pores. By applying a topical retinoid solution, you can not only reduce the appearance of large pores, but you can also dissolve bacteria that cause acne and treat sun damage at the same time -- two factors that contribute to pores looking larger than usual. Also, use an oil-free noncomedogenic moisturizer. Anything that's labeled noncomedogenic is specifically designed to not clog pores. Moisturizer helps to maintain your skin's elasticity and smooth out its appearance -- which helps to minimize the look of large pores Then use a pre-foundation skin primer. Skin primers help to even out your skin tone while absorbing oil so that it doesn't seep through your makeup
Next, use oil-free noncomedogenic makeup. Mineral makeup is better for skin with acne or large pores. While these products are made of the same basic ingredients as most other types of makeup, they are usually perfume, preservative or dye-free. Additionally, mineral makeup is noncomedogenic, so it's usually a safe bet for people with problematic skin.