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(And thank goodness, because weneed pores to survive.)
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However, the right products can help keep them clean, which in turn makes themappear smaller.
It’s basically a juice cleanse for my facebut way more fun."
Shani Darden’s Triple Acid Signature Peel is your best bet for any special occasion.
Angela Trakoshis using the Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask
What’s more, the clarifying effects carried over to the next day.
La Mer’s Deep Purifying Mask is the indulgence your inner bougie self will be over the moon for.
Tester feedback:“This glided onto my skin like butter,” entertainment director Eugene Shevertalovattested.
Trakoshis before using the Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask
“Leave it on for one minute before washing it off,” he says.
To restore moisture levels is glycerin, which draws in moisture to replenish hydration.
Clogged pores are resulting from excess sebum and dead skin cell build-up.
Trakoshis after using the Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask
But wait, there’s more.
As you’re able to imagine, proper cleansingwe’re big proponents ofdouble cleansingis of the utmost importance.
How do you treat clogged pores at home?
Annie Blay-Tettey applying the Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Let’s break it down.
Exfoliation, simply put, gets rid of pore-clogging dead skin cells.
Let’s go deeper.
Blay-Tettey before applying the Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Dry or combination skin?
“Glycolic acid exfoliates the excess skin debris and promotes cell turnover.”
papain, bromelain), says Dr. Turegano.
Blay-Tettey after applying the Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Also on the shortlist?Retinoids, whether they’re over-the-counter or a prescription like tretinoin.
Here’s where masksthe star of this storycome in.
Dr. Kim likes using sulfur-based products as masks.
Nicola Dall’Asen applying the Renée Rouleau Rapid Response Detox Masque
“Sulfurhas antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties to help improve acne and clogged pores,” he notes.
And while they’re not 100% necessary (listen to your skin!
Hydration is already built into most of the skin-care products we love, but Do.
Dall’Asen wearing the Renée Rouleau Rapid Response Detox Masque
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Dall’Asen after using the Renée Rouleau Rapid Response Detox Masque
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Deanna Pai applying the Tata Harper Clarifying Mask
Pai before applying the Tata Harper Clarifying Mask
Pai after applying the Tata Harper Clarifying Mask
Before and after photos of Annie Blay-Tettey using the Shani Darden Triple Acid Signature Peel
Before and after photos of Annie Blay-Tettey using the Shani Darden Triple Acid Signature Peel
Sarah Han applying the Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Han before using the Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Han after using the Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Eugene Shevertalov applying the La Mer The Deep Purifying Mask
