While having open pores is a very common thing, especially with oily skin, it is true that for many they are the main enemy when it comes to makeup as they make the skin look uneven and textured. “First of all, it’s important to accept that the skin has texture and that the more we want to cover or cover it, the more texture we’re going to give it,” explains Cristina Lobato. The professional makeup artist also confirms, that those totally smooth skins we see on Instagram aren’t realare the result of a certain light, an edition and some filters.
“The pore is the opening of the hair follicle duct that communicates directly with the sebaceous gland. In this way, its size is genetically determined depending on the production or stimulation of that gland. Therefore, there is no cosmetic product that opens or closes it. What we can achieve with cosmetics is that it is visually less noticeable,” explains the expert.
Keep in mind that, according to the experts of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), the perfect products for oily skin do not contain oils, but silicones (which are not comedogenic, i.e. they do not clog pores) , water and propylene glycol. Sometimes talc or kaolin is added to absorb oil and reduce the shine of the face.
Meanwhile, as the maquiladora explains, dry skin tends to be smoother and more closed-pored because it has no fat to expel to the outside. On the other hand, oily skin tends to have more texture and enlarged pores due to the skin’s own need to keep working. “If you use products that clog the pore, it can cause skin problems such as pimples or boils,” recalls the makeup artist.
The 5 Makeup Tips That Help Conceal Open Pores
- Good hygiene will make all the difference. If the sebum is not removed, it oxidizes on the surface and darkens, forming the so-called blackhead.
- Cleanse your skin, tone it daily and perform a facial hygiene by going to your trusted professional as often as he or she thinks after performing a thorough diagnosis of your skin.
- I recommend hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin by retaining the necessary moisture.
- Before you start with make-up, you can apply a first sebum regulator. Some contain silicones that plump the skin and give a visual improvement, making the pore less noticeable.
- Choose a medium coverage foundation and fix with powder. Be especially careful with the tone, if you have neutral skin and choose warm tones, it is likely that the acidity of the pH will oxidize the makeup and turn it orange over time.
And remember that “the most important thing is to accept that our skin is another organ that allows us to live. Therefore, it must be treated and cared for in a respectful way to ensure its functionality,” says the professional makeup artist.
Source: Marie Claire
