{"id":27808,"date":"2020-07-07T13:50:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=20752"},"modified":"2020-07-07T13:50:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:50:08","slug":"what-causes-pores-to-clog-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/what-causes-pores-to-clog-what-to-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes pores to clog &#038; what to do about it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080\">Despite their somewhat negative association, pores are normal and healthy, not to mention essential to skin function. They are simply tiny holes in the dermis from which sweat can emerge. They\u2019re always open &#8211; that\u2019s why we are able to sweat.&nbsp; Because of this, you can\u2019t get rid of pores themselves, or make them \u2018close\u2019, but you can minimise their appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080\">Two things can make pores appear larger and more noticeable. One is sagging or slack skin, which means the pores are not supported by a firm and youthful skin structure.&nbsp; Products like <\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"><a style=\"color: #808080\" href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/shop\/products\/face\/problem-solver\/bioelements-plump-start\/\">Bioelements Plump Start<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"> help support the skin and make it, well, plump.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080\">The other is clogged pores &#8211; when the pore itself contains excess oil, dirt or dead skin cells. This gives the appearance of darker dots on your skin, as what\u2019s inside the pore oxidises (turns black) when exposed to the air.&nbsp; Using a good <\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"><a style=\"color: #808080\" href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/shop\/clean-beauty-product-brands\/synergie\/synergie-ultracleanse\/\">cleanser<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"> every day is the first start, but to deal with the build-up you need more.&nbsp; You can choose a manual exfoliant such as a <\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"><a style=\"color: #808080\" href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/shop\/clean-beauty-product-brands\/synergie\/synergie-mediscrub\/\">scrub<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"> or a <\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"><a style=\"color: #808080\" href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/shop\/products\/face\/exfoliator\/bioelements-quick-refiner\/\">leave on exfoliant<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080\"> that helps dissolve the blockages, usually using a lactic or glycolic acid.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080\">Clogged pores can be caused by heavy makeup, bacteria, sweat, excessive oil production and even hormones. 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