Pores are small channels or hair follicles through which sebum, the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands, flows to the surface of the skin. The diameter of pores is about 0.02-0.05 millimeters, and there are approximately 100-120 pores per square centimeter of skin. The human face has over 20,000 pores.
Pores are not visible to the naked eye under normal circumstances. However, factors such as age, season, female menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and mental stress can cause excessive sebum secretion, leading to enlarged pores, which are considered unsightly.
Enlarged pores not only look unsightly, but they also make it easier for bacteria to invade the skin, resulting in skin problems like acne. Dirt, such as dust and residual makeup, can clog the pores, making them more visible and the skin rough. It also becomes difficult to apply makeup, and the skin appears dull and unclean after makeup application. So what causes enlarged pores? Let's find out!
Youthful Type:
Skin condition: People who are young but have oily skin often have problems with enlarged pores.
Causes of enlarged pores: The pores on the surface of the skin can be divided into "hair pores" and "sweat pores." Sweat pores are very fine and not affected by changes. The sebaceous glands open into the hair pores, and when they secrete excessively, the sebum accumulates and semi-solidifies. Subsequently, oxidation, inflammation, and keratinization occur, leading to a vicious cycle. Excess oil is more likely to mix with dirt and accumulate in the pores.
