PORES: You Can’t Shrink Them, but You Can Outsmart Them

Especially if your skin throws a tantrum every time you try something new.

Happy Monday, Friends!

Let me guess:
You wear SPF.
You use retinol.
You double cleanse.
Your routine is tight.

But your pores?

Still stretching across your cheeks like they pay rent.

Before you give up or go broke on “blurring” primers, let’s get into what actually works, especially if your skin is sensitive like mine, reactive, or full-on rosacea-mode, here’s how to handle visible pores without blowing up your skin.

What Actually Controls Pore Size?

Let’s be clear: you can’t “shrink” pores. Anyone selling you that fantasy is selling snake oil. What you can do is reduce the appearance of pores. Got it?

Pore size is mostly driven by:

• Genetics (thanks, Mom)

• Oil production

• Collagen levels (aka aging)

• Sun damage

• Clogged pores and inflammation

But just because you can’t erase them doesn’t mean you’re stuck.

There are clinically backed ways to make pores look smoother, tighter, and less noticeable, even if your skin leans towards being an asshole.

For Sensitive Skin, This Is Your Strategy: