WHAT CAUSES CLOGGED PORES

What Causes Clogged Pores

  When your pores get blocked, they can become inflamed and cause a breakout. Knowing what causes clogged pores can help you avoid unwanted breakouts and take the first steps to a fresher, cleaner and healthier face.


When your pores get blocked, they can become inflamed and cause a breakout. Knowing what causes clogged pores can help you avoid unwanted breakouts and take the first steps to a fresher, cleaner and healthier face.

THE TOP FOUR CAUSES OF CLOGGED PORES

Unfortunately, it’s not difficult for your pores to become clogged.

These are the four main reasons why pores are prone to clogging:

1. PUBERTY

Both men and women naturally increase the production of sebum (natural oil) during puberty.

When your body produces too much sebum, it can combine with dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria. This can clog your pores and cause whitehead or blackhead pimples to appear.

2. LACK OF CLEANSING AND EXFOLIATION

Without an effective skin care routine, sebum and dead skin cells can build-up and block your pores.

Excessive build up in your pores can result in acne or simply make you look older.

Remember to regularly cleanse and exfoliate your face, using products that suit your skin type.

3. STRESS

Stress hormones, like cortisol, trigger your sebaceous glands to produce excessive amounts of sebum. This can also cause blocked pores.

4. SMOKING

When the smoke from a cigarette passes over your face, greasy particles can land on your skin and contribute to clogged and unclean pores.

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