Congested And Enlarged Pores: What Are They?
Every person’s skin is covered in tiny hairs and each hair follicle has a pore at the top of it. The hair follicle has a gland inside that produces oil, called the sebaceous gland. When the sebaceous gland releases oil, the oil rises to the top of the skin and collects in the pore. The primary causes of enlarged pores are excessive sebum (oily skin), decreased elasticity around the pore, and increased hair follicle volume which clogs the follicle. When oil collects in the pore and combines with dirt and makeup, the pore can become blocked and stretched out. Congested Pores occur as a result of the compromised flow of sebum, due to increased viscosity (thickness), as well as prolonged obstruction of the pore due to inflammation.
Because pores are tiny points that accommodate heavy traffic so that what’s inside can flow out, as necessary, they’re highly susceptible to congestion; especially when skin sebum is especially high viscosity (thick), or inflammation is present. Although pore size is influenced by genetics, compatible skincare, environment, stress management, and an inflammation-reducing diet support the clarity of pores by keeping excess build-up at bay, and sebum consistency moderate. Large pores may also develop due to ongoing congestion.
Who Can Experience Congested And Enlarged Pores?
Anyone can develop pore congestion, although clients prone to inflammation and/or excess oil production are more likely to develop congestion. They are also more likely to develop blackheads and whiteheads that result when pore congestion persists, raising the risk of enlarged pores.
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