When you look in the mirror after washing your face, you see black pores on your nose. I'm sure many of you have had the disappointing experience of thinking, "I'm sure I've washed my face thoroughly, but ......". In fact, sometimes the pore care you thought you were doing was good is actually bad care that makes blackheads and clogged pores worse.
In this article, I'll introduce you to some of the things that beauty writers tell us we should be doing to take care of our pores!
Bad Skincare care that you should pay attention to in pore care
1: Squeezing out sebum
When you find sebum clogging your pores, do you find yourself pinching and squeezing it out with your fingers?
It is true that you can remove sebum from your pores.
However, this not only damages the skin, but also widens the pores by forcing out the sebum. This makes it easier for sebum to accumulate in the enlarged pores, and you will be stuck in a spiral of sebum clogging!
If you want to get rid of sebum clogged pores, I recommend using a steamer to open up your pores before washing your face, or using a cotton swab with oil and massaging your nose in a circular motion!
2: Moderate moisturizing
The main cause of clogged pores and blackheads is excessive sebum secretion. One of the causes of excessive sebum production is dryness.
When the skin feels a lack of moisture, it tries to protect itself by secreting sebum, a natural moisturizing ingredient, to prevent the barrier function from deteriorating. This can lead to excessive sebum secretion.
This can lead to excessive sebum secretion, so a good moisturizer is a must. You can avoid excess sebum secretion by keeping your skin well moisturized with lotion, even if you use oil-rich products sparingly. I recommend using a cool lotion after bathing to moisturize and tighten your pores.
3: Washing your face from the cheeks first
When you wash your face, where do you start? If you're washing your face randomly or quickly, you're not doing it right. Understand which parts of your face secrete more sebum and which parts are more prone to dryness, and then select the order in which you wash them!
According to Yumi Sugimoto, a skin researcher, it is recommended to wash your face first around the nose and T-zone, where sebum clogging is more likely to occur. This is because maintaining a good balance of sebum and moisture is one of the most important factors in achieving a flawless skin. The recommended order of cleansing is from the nose area, where sebum production tends to be high, to the T-zone, chin, and cheeks.
4: Washing your face without paying attention to the water temperature
Washing your face with water that is too hot or too cold can wash away necessary sebum and irritate the skin.
Adjusting the water temperature of your face wash is one of the most important things to do in order not to remove even the necessary sebum. If you are aiming for a ceramic skin without visible pores, choose lukewarm water to wash your face. The best temperature is 32-34 degrees Celsius, a little lower than your body temperature!
Also, don't forget to rinse your face thoroughly so that no cleanser remains on your face.
We asked the skin care professionals! A routine to achieve pore free skin
A simple skincare routine that takes only 7 minutes to complete.
STEP 1: Wash your face in the morning with lukewarm water for one minute.
Washing your face in the morning is enough to remove sebum and dust from the surface of your skin while you sleep! You don't need to use a cleanser, but it is important to wash your face with lukewarm water because sebum is difficult to remove with water. All you have to do is rinse your face with lukewarm water 15 to 20 times for about a minute.
You don't need any technique, but be sure to wash your face gently without scrubbing, and don't make the water too hot!
STEP 2: Simple 3-minutes skin care
In order to avoid excessive sebum secretion, you need to moisturize well. However, excessive use of too many moisturizing items is counterproductive.
Instead, use a lotion to moisturize your skin and then simply cover it with an oil such as cream.
STEP3: Proper 3-minute cleansing
Unlike washing your face with lukewarm water in the morning, it is important to thoroughly remove sebum and makeup that has accumulated throughout the day. If this is not done properly, it will lead to sebum clogging and prominent pores!
Use a cleanser to gently and carefully cleanse your face. Cleansing for too long can be hard on the skin, but if you are conscious of speed and do a messy cleansing, you may not be able to remove all the dirt. ......
Keep it around three minutes, and you'll be sure to remove all the dirt! If you want to minimize the burden on your skin when removing makeup, use a special cleanser for point makeup to achieve efficient and gentle cleansing.
If you want to minimize the burden on your skin, use a special cleanser for point makeup.
If you are worried about clogged pores, pushing them out or pulling them out with tweezers can easily cause sebum clogging, which can be counterproductive. In such cases, we recommend using Vaseline to gently wipe away the clogged pores.
All you need to prepare is Vaseline and a cotton swab. After washing your face, take a cotton swab dipped in Vaseline and roll it over your nose. It is important to gently wipe away the clogged pores, rather than pushing them out. The tip of the cotton swab will have a slightly greasy residue on it, so be careful to check it closely and replace it with a new, clean swab if possible.
Recommended skincare products by professionals
～Face wash
Etsuse Gel Mousse N
Etsuse's "Gel Mousse N" is a refreshing face wash perfect for summer. Take the gel-like mousse in your hand and spread it on your skin to make it sizzle and foam! You will feel as if the foam reaches every pore and scrubs away sebum and dead skin cells.
It also contains moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and collagen, as well as plant beauty ingredients. You can expect a clean and refreshing finish without any feeling of tightness.
Melano CC Enzyme Mousse Foaming Face Wash
Melano CC's "Enzyme Mousse Foaming Face Wash" is ideal to use when you are worried about your skin becoming stiff and dull. The enzymes break down dirt and dead skin cells in the pores, and the mousse-like foam gently washes away the dirt and dead skin cells.
It's formulated with vitamins C & E, which will definitely help regulate your skin's erratic rhythms! With its refreshing citrus scent, you can expect a refreshing effect.
～Creams and gels
Inaho Moisture Face Cream
When your skin is tight, we recommend adding a low-stimulus, highly moisturizing cream to your night care routine. After cleaning your skin with a pore skincare product and moisturizing it with a lotion or milky lotion, this cream is the finishing touch. It contains rice bran ingredients that are attracting a lot of attention in the beauty industry right now, and has a very thick and rich texture!
Just by touching it, you can feel that it is highly moisturizing, but it blends in surprisingly well with the skin! Even if you use it all over your face, it doesn't feel sticky or floaty at all, and it naturally envelops your skin with moisture. It is also perfect as a special care product, and the next day after applying it, your skin will be glowing and smooth.
Rosette Gommage
Containing peeling ingredients, it is expected to wash away excess keratin that causes rough skin. This versatile gel can be used not only for the face, but also for body care such as elbows, knees, and heels that tend to become hard.
The gel is so thick and soft that you can massage it without worrying about irritating your skin. The sensation of massaging your knees and heels, which are usually hard to take care of, will definitely make you addicted! This product is recommended for those who want to smooth out their rough skin right away.
～Lotion
Melano CC Medicated Anti-Blemish Whitening Lotion
Melano CC "Medicated Anti-Blemish Whitening Lotion" is sold by ROHTO Pharmaceutical. It is a medicated lotion that moisturizes the skin and helps prevent blemishes, but it is actually an excellent product that can also be used to treat pores.
It contains a high penetration vitamin C derivative that is expected to tighten open pores. It also contains dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, an anti-inflammatory ingredient, making it a good choice for people who are concerned about acne!
With its light, non-sticky feel and refreshing citrus scent, this lotion is especially recommended for people with oily skin and those who prefer a refreshing skincare routine.
Clear White Skin White Lotion
White Lotion" is a popular large-volume lotion from Transparent Shirohada. It contains a fast-acting vitamin C derivative that reaches the skin faster than ordinary vitamin C derivatives.
It leaves your skin smooth and supple, and moisturized to perfection! Meguchou, a cosmetic concierge, uses it as a cotton pack and also on her whole body after taking a bath.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to achieve clear skin while taking care of their pores!
～Korean Brand Sheet Masks
XOUL Seoul Cream Mask (Pack)
This is an excellent sheet mask that SAKI, our cosmetic concierge, has repeated twice. It contains human stem cell-derived culture liquid, which is attracting attention right now, and can prevent not only pores but all kinds of skin problems. It leaves your skin so smooth and toned that you'll want to touch your skin over and over again!
The sheet is covered with a milky white essence. The sheet itself is moderately thin and absorbs well into the skin. The sheets are soft and comfortable to use!
MEDIHEAL Vitalite Beam Ampoule Mask JEX
The thin sheet is filled with liquid and has a high level of adhesion! The sheet is large enough to cover the entire skin, allowing the liquid to be absorbed evenly all over the face.
It contains a vitamin C derivative, which is expected to have an antioxidant effect and is recommended for blackheads. At the same time, it can also be used as a whitening treatment (to prevent spots and freckles caused by UV rays), so it's definitely a sheet mask you should have on hand at least once a summer!
Pore care is something we tend to do on our own.
It is easy to take care of your pores in your own way, but by reviewing your daily habits and taking care of your skin gently, you can get beautiful, pore free skin!
