5 Pore Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner
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It’s just nearing the end of November, and we’re already feeling the heat! Bless those pores and blackheads because they’re unfortunately only going to become larger and oilier…
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But wait, how about trying to beat it with these 5 Pore Hacks… you wish you knew sooner!
Like many skincare hacks, the key is to prevent! Don’t let the regret sink in, where you’re doing everything you can to squeeze out those stubborn blackheads, and getting those pores smaller.
If you’ve tried everything - all the combinations of AHAs, BHAs, PHAs and MORE, try these tricks - strip it back to gentle and don’t let large pores get in the way of a glowy summer 😉
Hack #1: Green Tomato
Green Tomato is a fairly new ingredient, only having popped up earlier in the year, but it’s made itself known, and fast! Unripe tomatoes contain higher natural acids and lycopene, which helps with oil balance and mild exfoliation. Two things that will save you from blackheads and large pores!
We’ve got two indie brands - Fully and Sungboon Editor that are going to be your summer saviour 💚 Choose Fully Green Tomato Serum if you want an everyday all-in-one (smooths skin texture and prevents blackheads) and Sungboon Editor’s for strong pore-tightening power.
Hack #2: Stay Cool, Stay Clear
Korean dermatologists know this hack best! Not only does it help with tightening the appearance of large pores but the heat of your skin can do more damage than you know - think acne, breakouts, inflammation, redness… and if untreated, signs of a weak barrier can become a long-term thing.
Especially, when you’ve come home after being out in the sun, do everything you can to keep your skin’s temperature low 🧊 The Isntree Zinc Cooling Pad offers sheet mask-level hydration (10x Hyaluronic Acid) as it lowers temperature by -5.4°C!! Exactly what you need to stop any irritation.
Hack #3: HYDRATE!!
Okay, so hydration is definitely not underrated for plump and glow, but for keeping pores tight? Trust me, it does more than you know.
I was underestimating the power of hydration too but in two weeks of applying a Hyaluronic Acid serum, pores looked significantly less pronounced. Turns out, your skin could simply be dehydrated and thus, compensating with excess sebum (hello, unnecessarily oily skin making blackheads more prone).
The Jumiso Waterfull Serum is my personal favourite! It’s got a more viscous texture (perfect for my combo skin type), leaving my skin feeling hydrated. Hyaluronic Acid serums tend to have an instant softening effect, but it takes a little longer for you to see AND feel noticeable results - the plump and inside-out glow is so worth it!
Hack #4: Anti-Aging Ingredients
Peptides, collagen, or if you need more power, retinol are just a few anti-aging ingredients. You might think adding them to a pore-focused routine isn’t necessary, but sometimes enlarged pores are a sign of lost plumpness, making skin look saggy and accentuating pore size. Anti-aging ingredients boost collagen, lifting up the skin to bring youth back!
The new Medicube Retinol NMN Boosting Serum is MADE for pore care. Not only does it have Retinol to increase cell turnover and boost your skin's natural collagen product, but it's also got Niacinamide - one of the best ingredients for pores that K-Beauty can offer 💜 It controls sebum and minimises the appearance of large pores.
With the help with Centella and several hydrators, best believe your skin will be in safe hands this summer!
Who's got these 5 hacks noted? The difference the right care makes is HUGE! Keep your skin clear, smooth and healthy without the complicated steps. The sooner you start, the sooner your pores will start looking their best - your skin will thank you <3
