Comments on: Pore minimizing made simple http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/ Truth in Aging delivers the honest truth about the beauty industry, informing readers about what cosmetics really work and why. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:42:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: copley http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-21726 copley Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:44:00 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-21726 Hi Michelle- Thanks for sharing your personal woes and suggestions! I have to admit that I succumb to the temptation to pick and prod at my face nearly every time I find myself in front of a magnifying mirror. It's so satisfying to squeeze an engorged pore and see it get cleared out before your eyes. That being said, it is not recommended because pinching your skin in this way can do long-term damage. It sounds like you suffer mostly from whiteheads, which obviously you want to get rid of ASAP. When they appear as if they're ready to pop without much picking, do the steam facial mentioned in the post or take a steam shower before touching your face. As for professional treatments, your esthetician can recommend a regime that would be appropriate for your particular skin. The Clarisonic brush is good for light daily exfoliation that will remove dead skin cells which might otherwise clog your pores. But you'll also want to use a facial mask with skin-clarifying and pore-cleansing powers a few times a week. Glad to hear you found a mask that works for you! Hi Michelle-
Thanks for sharing your personal woes and suggestions! I have to admit that I succumb to the temptation to pick and prod at my face nearly every time I find myself in front of a magnifying mirror. It’s so satisfying to squeeze an engorged pore and see it get cleared out before your eyes. That being said, it is not recommended because pinching your skin in this way can do long-term damage. It sounds like you suffer mostly from whiteheads, which obviously you want to get rid of ASAP. When they appear as if they’re ready to pop without much picking, do the steam facial mentioned in the post or take a steam shower before touching your face. As for professional treatments, your esthetician can recommend a regime that would be appropriate for your particular skin. The Clarisonic brush is good for light daily exfoliation that will remove dead skin cells which might otherwise clog your pores. But you’ll also want to use a facial mask with skin-clarifying and pore-cleansing powers a few times a week. Glad to hear you found a mask that works for you!

]]> By: MIchelle http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-21714 MIchelle Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:44:11 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-21714 Hi Copley, Oh no! I just read your post about how it's horrible to pick at your face, which is what I've been doing! I sometimes "squeeze" my visible pores in an attempt to unclog them of those white creamy thing that shoot out like tootpaste does (except in a microscopic way/version of it). Are those things whiteheads? Because I think I have hidden them in my pores all over my face, but have very few blackheads. At least none that I can really see. I'm 24, would extraction be okay for my skin? Sometimes, they feel so clogged that I wish they had some kind of sticky paper towel that I could put over my face (like Biore's nose strips, but for the face) and just peel off, or better yet, rip out all the junk that's stuck in EVERY pore. The ultimate test would be to squeeze the pores in my face and see if anything is left over or comes out. -_- I wonder if an esthetician can do something like this. Would you have any suggestions for what I should request the esthetician to do when I go to the spa? And I thought the Clarisonic brush was a form of microdermabrasion. What's the difference between the brush and the microdermabrasion with the esthetician? Also, is the Juice Beauty face peel like a mask, or is it something you can actually "peel" off your face like a sticky papier mache? And if it's like a mask, how is the peel different from the clay masks? I used to have really tight, smooth and clear skin as a kid, but as I've grown older, my pores seemed to have enlarged for some reason (I don't smoke, I don't eat lots of fat or sugar, so maybe it was using make-up too early?) and now my skin doesn't look as smooth anymore. It's sad to know that they'll never return to their original size. =/ Also, when looking into the Astara Blue purification mask, I came across great reviews for Queen Helen's Mint Julep Mask, and decided to buy it for a fraction of the price of Astara. It's worked well to help w/ my acne and pore size. I think TIA might want to take a look at it. It's a bit difficult to find though, as I've only found it sold from drugstore.com. I know I asked a bunch of questions again, sorry. hehe =P Hi Copley,

Oh no! I just read your post about how it’s horrible to pick at your face, which is what I’ve been doing! I sometimes “squeeze” my visible pores in an attempt to unclog them of those white creamy thing that shoot out like tootpaste does (except in a microscopic way/version of it). Are those things whiteheads? Because I think I have hidden them in my pores all over my face, but have very few blackheads. At least none that I can really see. I’m 24, would extraction be okay for my skin? Sometimes, they feel so clogged that I wish they had some kind of sticky paper towel that I could put over my face (like Biore’s nose strips, but for the face) and just peel off, or better yet, rip out all the junk that’s stuck in EVERY pore. The ultimate test would be to squeeze the pores in my face and see if anything is left over or comes out. -_- I wonder if an esthetician can do something like this. Would you have any suggestions for what I should request the esthetician to do when I go to the spa? And I thought the Clarisonic brush was a form of microdermabrasion. What’s the difference between the brush and the microdermabrasion with the esthetician?
Also, is the Juice Beauty face peel like a mask, or is it something you can actually “peel” off your face like a sticky papier mache? And if it’s like a mask, how is the peel different from the clay masks?

I used to have really tight, smooth and clear skin as a kid, but as I’ve grown older, my pores seemed to have enlarged for some reason (I don’t smoke, I don’t eat lots of fat or sugar, so maybe it was using make-up too early?) and now my skin doesn’t look as smooth anymore. It’s sad to know that they’ll never return to their original size. =/
Also, when looking into the Astara Blue purification mask, I came across great reviews for Queen Helen’s Mint Julep Mask, and decided to buy it for a fraction of the price of Astara. It’s worked well to help w/ my acne and pore size. I think TIA might want to take a look at it. It’s a bit difficult to find though, as I’ve only found it sold from drugstore.com. I know I asked a bunch of questions again, sorry. hehe =P

]]> By: Leslie http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-20897 Leslie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:41:59 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-20897 Copley, Thanks so much for this great article. I've had oily skin and blackhead issues since Junior High and as I've grown older (although I'll never admit to that!) my pores seem to have grown larger. I've only recently become more methodical with my skin care and really appreciate the information on the science behind my main skin concern, as I've all but given up on trying to remedy it. I'll definitely give one of the recommended cleansers and masks a try. Copley,
Thanks so much for this great article. I’ve had oily skin and blackhead issues since Junior High and as I’ve grown older (although I’ll never admit to that!) my pores seem to have grown larger. I’ve only recently become more methodical with my skin care and really appreciate the information on the science behind my main skin concern, as I’ve all but given up on trying to remedy it. I’ll definitely give one of the recommended cleansers and masks a try.

]]> By: copley http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-20874 copley Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:47:59 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-20874 Microdermabrasion is one of the most gentle of the non-surgical procedures and is very effective at clearing out pores and stimulating cellular renewal. See how it works in this video of Marta with her esthetician Ildi Pekar: <a href="http://www.truthinaging.com/treatments/video-microdermabrasion-at-ildi-pekar-salon" rel="nofollow">http://www.truthinaging.com/treatments/video-microdermabrasion-at-ildi-pekar-salon</a> Microdermabrasion is one of the most gentle of the non-surgical procedures and is very effective at clearing out pores and stimulating cellular renewal. See how it works in this video of Marta with her esthetician Ildi Pekar: http://www.truthinaging.com/treatments/video-microdermabrasion-at-ildi-pekar-salon

]]> By: Ha http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-20857 Ha Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:38:01 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-20857 Copley, No, I have not. Is that better? Copley,

No, I have not. Is that better?

]]> By: copley http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-20850 copley Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:47:10 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-20850 Ha- Pore extraction should be safe in the hands of a professional. Have you tried a microdermabrasion treatment? Angela- I am not familiar with Glacial Clay but you piqued my interest. Stay tuned for a post on it in the coming weeks. Ha- Pore extraction should be safe in the hands of a professional. Have you tried a microdermabrasion treatment?

Angela- I am not familiar with Glacial Clay but you piqued my interest. Stay tuned for a post on it in the coming weeks.

]]> By: ha http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-20776 ha Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:04:30 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-20776 Hi Copley, I go to my esthetician to remove my white heads, squeezing it out. Is that bad? If I want to get rid of white heads, making my pores look smaller, what type of facials should I be getting if it's not removing the impurities? Thanks, Ha Hi Copley,

I go to my esthetician to remove my white heads, squeezing it out. Is that bad? If I want to get rid of white heads, making my pores look smaller, what type of facials should I be getting if it’s not removing the impurities?

Thanks,
Ha

]]> By: Angela http://truthinaging.com/face/pore-minimizing-made-simple/comment-page-1/#comment-20754 Angela Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:55 +0000 http://www.truthinaging.com/?p=21681#comment-20754 Terrific post, Copley! I adore masks and am currently using Jurlique's Purifying Mask which makes my skin feel tighter, but I don't feel like it's actually cleansing my pores. As soon as I finish it, I'm going to give one of your suggestions a try. Do you know anything about Glacial Clay? I've read good things about it, but I'm not sure if it's hype or if there's an actual difference between it and other types of clay. Terrific post, Copley! I adore masks and am currently using Jurlique’s Purifying Mask which makes my skin feel tighter, but I don’t feel like it’s actually cleansing my pores. As soon as I finish it, I’m going to give one of your suggestions a try. Do you know anything about Glacial Clay? I’ve read good things about it, but I’m not sure if it’s hype or if there’s an actual difference between it and other types of clay.

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