Nov 6, 2025
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Skin Care
If your pores seem more noticeable than they used to, you’re not alone. Many people want smoother-looking skin and easy ways to make pores less visible. This guide explains common reasons pores look larger with age and offers simple skin care tips to help improve texture and give your skin a healthier, smoother look.
Key Takeaways
– Aging and sun exposure can make pores look more obvious. Less collagen means skin loses firmness, while UV exposure weakens support around pores and slows visible renewal.
– Regular exfoliation and good hydration improve texture. Gentle exfoliants remove surface buildup and hydrating products restore smoothness and suppleness.
– A focused skin care routine helps refine your look. Daily cleansing, broad-spectrum sunscreen and nourishing treatments make pores appear smaller and help skin look smoother and more radiant.
The Link Between Pores and Aging Skin
As we get older, skin loses elasticity and produces less oil. Collagen and elastin slow down, so skin doesn’t “bounce back” like it used to. When the skin around pores becomes less firm, pores look larger. Hormonal shifts and changes in connective tissue also play a role. That’s why fine lines deepen into wrinkles and skin can begin to sag. Sebaceous glands make less oil with age, so skin can feel drier and more easily irritated. The outer skin layer (epidermis) thins too, making older skin more fragile and more sensitive to environmental stress.
Why Do My Pores Look Bigger?
When collagen drops and skin loses elasticity, pores lose their ability to tighten and can stay stretched out. Also, natural skin shedding (desquamation) slows with age, so dead skin cells hang around longer and can fill pores, keeping them open and more visible. Sun damage worsens this by creating a rim of cells around pores — a change that’s often microscopic but visible over time. While genetics account for part of pore size, sun exposure is a major factor.
How Do I Reduce the Look of Pores and Smooth Wrinkles?
Key steps are exfoliation, sun protection, and professional treatments. Gentle daily exfoliation helps speed up the shedding process and removes buildup. Professional peels can clear away deeper dead skin cells. Ask your esthetician about the Mangosteen Lactic Pro Peel 10%, which is formulated for sensitive skin and helps minimize pore appearance while conditioning the skin. A licensed esthetician can also do a skin assessment and create a custom routine for your concerns. Below is a simple at-home routine using some popular Eminence Organic Skin Care products to get you started.
A Simple Skin Care Routine to Minimize the Look of Pores
Exfoliation paired with hydration gives the best results. These steps aim to smooth pores on the face and nose while keeping skin healthy and resilient.
1. Cleanse
Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser is a gentle milky gel with a Lactic Acid Complex that leaves skin glowing. It lifts impurities and preps skin for exfoliation.
2. Exfoliate
Try the Firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel up to three times a week to reduce fine lines and clear pores of dead skin. For a physical option, the Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant smooths skin and targets signs of aging with rhubarb and BioComplex. It’s gentle enough for daily use and can be mixed with a few drops of water or with the Mangosteen Cleanser.
3. Tone
Toning balances pH and prepares skin for treatments. Stone Crop Hydrating Mist soothes and brightens dry skin with stone crop and aloe juice. Spritz it directly on your face or on a cotton round and sweep gently.
4. Treat
Use Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate first to help refine pores and clear buildup. After it absorbs, massage in Bamboo Firming Fluid to hydrate and improve firmness and the look of wrinkles.
5. Moisturize & Protect
Moisturizing and sun protection are key to minimizing fine lines and keeping pores less noticeable. Stone Crop Whip Moisturizer hydrates without clogging pores — use it morning and night, and always wear broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
6. Overnight Care
Add Marine Flower Peptide Night Cream to your evening routine. This rich night cream works while you sleep to repair and hydrate. Apply to face and neck before bed and massage in; you’ll wake up with softer, more refreshed-looking skin.
Shrinking Pores: Common Questions
What makes pores get bigger with age?
Pores can look bigger because of collagen loss, decreased elasticity, and sun damage, which weaken the skin’s structure and make pores more visible.
Can you permanently shrink pores?
You can’t permanently shrink pores, but consistent exfoliation, hydration, and sun protection can make them look smaller and keep them clear of buildup.
What’s the best natural way to minimize pores?
Use gentle exfoliants, hydrating toners, and lightweight moisturizers every day. Avoid harsh scrubbing and always protect your skin from the sun.
We’re confident this routine can help with visible signs of aging. Do you use any other products you’d recommend? What concerns do you still have about pore size? Share your thoughts in the comments or join the conversation on social media.