I find it attractive that something as small as a pore can be such a huge beauty concern. Not a day goes by without a patient asking me what they can do about their large pores, and fortunately I have a few solutions up my sleeve.
But first, a cheap anatomy lesson. Pores are where hairs and oil (sebum) protrude from the skin. Genetics dictate the size of your pores, but oiliness, sun spoil and other conditions that thicken skin can make them appear larger, and when pores are clogged with oil, dirt and debris they can amplify.
Pores are not connected to muscle, so there’s not much you can do to make them smaller for the long run, but there are many ways to make them appear smaller.
