“Pore Obsession”
Are you like me and examine your pores in the mirror like you’re scrutinizing a scientific tisssue? Well then the article entitled “Pore Obsession” in the January 2008 issue of Allure Magazine may be of interest to you. Interviewing Dr. Mary Lupo, a dermatologist, the article provides a good summary of everything you want to know about pores!
Here is an excerpt:
“Q: What exactly is a pore?
It’s a pouching of skin into which the oil gland excretes or pumps oil to keep the skin from drying out.
Q: Can pores open and close?
No. Pores have no muscular attachment. So when people say that cold water will close your pores, that’s actually not true. Cold water can keep your pores from producing excess oil, but they will never close. Alternately, steam won’t cause them to open, but it will stimulate the oil glands.
Q: Why do pores usually look larger on the nose?
Pores appear biggest where the oil glands are most active. That’s often the T-zone.
Q: What role do genetics play?
Everything is genetic- even pore size. But prevention is everything and the greatest determining factor about how your pores will look in your 50s is how much sun you’ve gotten. So never forget the SPF!”
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