Large pores? These methods help to refine them!

Difference between Different Pore Sizes

The size of pores varies and is influenced by different factors. Here are the main reasons for different pore sizes:

Genetics: Your genes largely determine how large your pores are. If your parents have large pores, there is a high probability that you will also have large pores.

Skin Type: People with oily skin often have larger pores because the sebaceous glands are more active and produce more oil. The oil can stretch the pores, making them appear larger.

Age: As you age, the skin loses elasticity, making the pores appear larger. The skin produces less collagen and elastin, causing the pores not to be held together as well.

Sun Damage: UV rays damage the skin and lead to thickening of the skin cells around the pores, making them appear larger.

Lifestyle Habits: Unhealthy diet, smoking, and inadequate skincare can also lead to larger appearing pores. Bad habits can damage the skin and increase sebum production, resulting in enlarged pores.

Myths About Large Pores

There are many myths and misconceptions about large pores that often lead to misunderstandings. Here we clarify some of the most common misconceptions:

Myth 1: "Pores can open and close"

A widely spread myth is that pores can open and close. In fact, pores do not have muscles and therefore cannot be "closed." They may appear wider due to warm temperatures and steam, and temporarily smaller when exposed to cold water.

Myth 2: "Ice can permanently shrink pores"

While ice can temporarily tighten the skin and make pores less visible, there is no permanent effect. The use of ice is a short-term solution and has no long-term impact on pore size.

Myth 3: "Only people with oily skin have large pores"

Although oily skin types often have larger pores, other skin types can also be affected. Factors such as genetic predisposition, age, and sun damage also play a significant role in pore size.

Myth 4: "You can make pores completely disappear with cosmetics"

No cosmetic or skincare product can make pores disappear completely. What good products like those from DOC.BERGER | EFFECT can do, however, is to clean, clarify, and visually refine the pores, making them less visible and improving the overall appearance of the skin.

Myth 5: "Pore cleansing strips remove all blackheads and permanently shrink pores"

Pore cleansing strips can remove blackheads and superficial dirt, but they do not provide a permanent solution and do not have a long-term effect on pore size. A regular, thorough skincare routine is more effective in keeping the skin clean and visually refining the pores.

With the right knowledge and effective skincare products, you can overcome these misconceptions and effectively care for your skin. Avoid these mistakes and opt for proven care to visually refine your pores and improve your skin.

Ingredients that are helpful for clogged and large pores

Choosing the right active ingredients is crucial to clean clogged pores and refine their appearance. Here are some of the most effective ingredients found in many skincare products, including those from DOC.BERGER | EFFECT:

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is lipid-soluble and can penetrate deeply into the pores. It helps to remove dead skin cells and dissolve excess sebum, preventing blockages and keeping the pores clean. Salicylic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties that are helpful in treating acne and blemishes.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that effectively exfoliates the top layer of the skin. It helps to remove dead skin cells, refining the skin texture and making the pores less visible. Glycolic acid also promotes cell renewal and can reduce the appearance of fine lines and pigment spots.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

Lactic acid is another AHA that acts gently exfoliating, helping to smooth and hydrate the skin. It is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin types, as it is gentler than glycolic acid but still effectively improves skin texture and refines pores.

Retinol (Vitamin A)

Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A and known for its anti-aging properties. It stimulates cell renewal and collagen production, improving skin texture and visually refining pores. Retinol can also help reduce blemishes and lighten pigment spots.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide is a versatile active ingredient that has anti-inflammatory properties and strengthens the skin barrier. It helps regulate sebum production, which is particularly beneficial for oily skin types. Niacinamide can also refine pores and make the skin appear more even.

Azelaic Acid

Azelaic acid has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that are particularly helpful in treating acne and blemishes. It helps to remove dead skin cells and reduce keratinization, keeping the pores clean and less visible.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals and promotes collagen production. It helps brighten the skin and reduce pigment spots, leading to a more even skin tone. Vitamin C can also help tighten the skin and make pores less noticeable.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a moisturizing active ingredient that helps keep the skin plump and hydrated. Although it does not have exfoliating effects, it helps strengthen the skin barrier and improve skin texture, making pores appear less visible.

By using these active ingredients in your skincare routine, you can effectively clean clogged pores and visually refine the appearance of large pores. Many products from DOC.BERGER | EFFECT contain these proven ingredients to help you achieve radiant and even skin.

Skincare products for refining pores by DOC.BERGER | EFFECT

DOC.BERGER | EFFECT offers a variety of specially formulated products that help visually refine pores and improve the skin. Here are the key products and their specific active ingredients:

Cleansing foams for pore refinement

Foam Intense:
At the beginning of any effective skincare routine is thorough cleansing. Foam Intense gently removes dead skin cells, makeup residue, and impurities to prepare your skin optimally for the absorption of active ingredients. This cleansing foam creates an optimal acidic skin environment and balances your skin. The combination of glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acid has a gentle exfoliating effect, while vitamin C unfolds its strong antioxidant effect. Regular use can visibly refine the skin's appearance.

• Active ingredients: Sugar and coconut surfactants, panthenol, vitamin E, 14% glycolic acid, 1% salicylic acid, lactic acid, licorice root, green tea
• Benefits: Gently removes dead skin cells and makeup residue, creates an optimal acidic skin environment, ideal for blemishes caused by mask wearing, suitable for sensitive, blemished skin

Foam Sensitive:
This cleansing foam is specially designed for sensitive and dry skin. It gently removes makeup residue, dead skin cells, and impurities. Foam Sensitive creates an optimal acidic skin environment, balancing your skin so that it is properly prepared for active ingredient absorption. Panthenol and licorice root extract also have soothing effects. With regular use, skin texture and pores can become visibly refined.

• Active ingredients: Sugar and coconut surfactants, panthenol, licorice root, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid
• Benefits: Gently removes dead skin cells and makeup residue, creates an optimal acidic skin environment, suitable for sensitive and dry skin

Facial tonics for pore refinement

Tonic Intense:
The Tonic Intense provides intense and even exfoliation thanks to a high concentration of salicylic acid. It effectively removes cell build-up, dirt, and sebum, resulting in a refined skin texture. Natural vitamin C and resveratrol offer antioxidant protection and a refreshed appearance. Oligohyaluron provides intense moisture, while aloe vera, panthenol, and licorice root extract soothe the skin.

• Active ingredients: Aloe vera, licorice root, panthenol, salicylic acid (BHA), hyaluronic acid, inositol, niacin, urea, lactic acid
• Benefits: Effectively removes residues, reduces signs of skin aging, ideal for mature, insensitive skin types

Tonic Sensitive:
This tonic offers a gentle exfoliation with a blend of salicylic acid and white willow bark extract. It removes dead skin cells, dirt, and sebum, refining the skin texture. Vitamin C and resveratrol provide antioxidant protection and a refreshed skin appearance. Oligohyaluron provides deep moisture, while aloe vera, panthenol, and licorice root extract soothe the skin.

• Active ingredients: Aloe vera, licorice root, Resveratrol®, panthenol, salicylic acid (BHA), oligo hyaluron
• Benefits: Effectively removes dead skin cells, reduces signs of skin aging, suitable for all skin types

Purifying Tonic:
The AHA complex in the Purifying Tonic effectively combats scales and sebum deposits, while ichthyol (shale oil) has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Aloe vera provides intensive moisturization and promotes wound healing and soothing.

• Active ingredients: Ichthyol, AHA Complex, panthenol, white willow bark extract, aloe vera
• Benefits: Combats scales and sebum deposits, supports wound healing, ideal for impure, oily, and combination skin, also suitable for oily and impure scalp

Serums and creams for refining pores

Retinol Serum:
Our Retinol Serum is a all-rounder for skin regeneration. Retinol stimulates cell renewal, refines skin structure, and reduces pigment spots. It stimulates collagen production, smooths wrinkles, while increasing skin moisture binding. The antibacterial effect also helps in combating impure skin.

• Active ingredients: Retinol, phosphatidylcholine (lecithin >80%), tocopherol (vitamin E)
• Benefits: Smooths wrinkles, refines pores, helps against impurities, ideal for scar treatment

Purifying Power Serum:
The Purifying Power Serum is specially designed for impure skin with excessive sebum production. Azelaic acid gently removes dead skin cells and regulates sebum production. It alleviates keratinization disorders and prevents inflammatory skin changes.

• Active ingredients: Panthenol, aloe vera, Azeloglycine®, Acnacidol™, Neutrazen™
• Benefits: Gently removes dead skin cells, regulates sebum production, prevents inflammatory skin changes, suitable for dry, impure skin

Purifying Night Cream:
This light, almost oil-free care with a low retinol content is specially designed for the daily care of impure skin. The very skin-friendly Ichthyol® can combat inflammatory skin changes with its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and resveratrol protect your skin from damaging free radicals, reduce skin redness, and refine enlarged pores. The healing effect of panthenol ensures a smooth skin feel and can simultaneously reduce sebum production, positively influencing skin metabolism. Finally, high-quality oligohyaluron intensely moisturizes the skin and regulates the fluid balance.

• Active ingredients: Retinol, Resveratrol®, ECM™ Moduline Peptide, Ichthyol®, niacin
• Benefits: Ideal for impure skin (seborrhea sicca and oleosa) as well as couperose, has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, reduces skin redness and refines enlarged pores, reduces sebum production

Peels for pore refinement

Anti-Aging 15% Fruit Acid Peeling:
This peeling reduces the skin's pH value and removes dead cells, resulting in a fresher complexion. It promotes collagen and elastin synthesis, refines pores, brightens age spots, and reduces wrinkles. Salicylic acid dissolves sebum in the pores and has anti-inflammatory properties. Panthenol, niacinamide, and urea soothe the skin and protect against irritations.

• Active ingredients: Glycolic acid (AHA), niacin, salicylic acid (BHA), urea, panthenol
• Benefits: Dissolves sebum in the pores, reduces wrinkles, brightens age spots, suitable for normal, dry, oily, and impure skin

Bamboo Enzyme Powder Peeling:
This versatile peeling contains enzymes, argan oil, and fine bamboo particles. It provides a gentle yet effective cleansing for the face, body, and hair. The enzymes dissolve dead skin cells, while argan oil moisturizes. Ideal for skin that cannot tolerate fruit acids.

• Active ingredients: Argan oil, aloe vera, bamboo particles, lipase & subtilisin
• Benefits: Gentle, deep-cleansing, removes dead skin cells and makeup, intensive moisture, suitable for sensitive skin

With these specially formulated products from DOC.BERGER | EFFECT, you can optimally care for your skin and visually refine your pores.

Lifestyle Habits to Support Refined Pores

In addition to good skincare, your lifestyle habits are crucial for visually refining pores and maintaining healthy skin. Here are some tips:

Healthy Diet and Hydration

A balanced diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants can significantly improve skin health. Foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish provide essential nutrients that strengthen the skin from within. Also, make sure to drink enough water to keep your skin hydrated and regulate sebum production.

Regular Exercise and Stress Management

Regular physical activity promotes blood circulation and oxygen transport to the skin, contributing to a radiant complexion. Exercise also helps reduce stress. Stress can increase sebum production, leading to larger pores. Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or simple breathing exercises can also help reduce stress and improve skin health.

Avoiding Smoking and Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption damage the skin and can lead to enlarged pores. Smoking reduces blood circulation and diminishes oxygen supply to the skin, resulting in a dull complexion and larger pores. Alcohol dehydrates the skin and can promote inflammation, which also affects pore size.

By incorporating healthy lifestyle habits into your daily routine, you can support your skin and maximize the effectiveness of your skincare products from DOC.BERGER | EFFECT. A combination of a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits will visibly improve your skin and refine your pores.