Many people would like to improve the appearance of their skin by reducing large skin pores. Feeling uncomfortable or self conscious about one’s skin due to large pores is a common complaint heard by dermatologists today. In order to reduce the appearance of large skin pores, it is important to understand why we have pores and their function in our body. This article will explore the purpose of pores, the reasons why they may appear enlarged, and how to minimize their appearance.
A pore is simply a hole in the skin that extends through several layers of skin, and terminates in a small opening on the skin’s surface. Each hair follicle has a pore, but pores can also exist in non-hairy areas of the body. The human body has over 5 million hairs, but the pores that tend to be cosmetically bothersome are usually found on the face, and are not associated with hair. The pores of our skin exist for several very important reasons. They help protect our skin from wind and cold, they flush toxins out of our skin, help with temperature regulation, and aid in moisturizing our skin. There are, however, healthy ways of reducing the appearance of pores.