The ULTIMATE Routine for Large Pores and Sebaceous Filaments | Doctorly Routines

Summary

This video discusses how to minimize the appearance of large pores. It covers pore structure, causes of enlarged pores, and a skincare routine involving cleansers, toners, niacinamide, retinoids, and sunscreen. It also explores in-office procedures like microneedling and laser resurfacing, and the potential use of isotretinoin for pore reduction.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Pore size can be frustrating, but understanding their structure and causes can help in minimizing their appearance.
• 🧬 Pore structure consists of an opening (orifice), sebaceous glands, and surrounding collagen and stroma.
• 👵 Aging and sun damage can lead to a loss of collagen density, causing pores to dilate and appear larger.
• 🌱 Sebaceous glands produce oil that, combined with dead skin cells, fills pores and makes them look larger.
• 🍃 Controlling oil production and removing oil and dead skin cells are key strategies in managing pore appearance.
• 🧴 Retinoids, niacinamide, green tea, and l-carnitine are ingredients that can help control oil production.
• 🌱 Oil-absorbing ingredients like perlite or silica can help manage oil and minimize pore appearance.
• 🧹 Exfoliating with salicylic acid or retinoids can help remove dead skin cells and thin the epidermal layer, reducing pore visibility.
• 💉 In-office procedures like microneedling, laser resurfacing, and isotretinoin (Accutane) can significantly impact pore size by stimulating collagen production.
• 🌞 Sunscreen is crucial in protecting collagen and preventing further damage that can enlarge pores.
• 🧴 A simple skincare routine involving cleansing, toning, niacinamide application, retinol at night, and moisturizing can help minimize pore appearance.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on explaining what pores are, how they can appear larger, and the various methods and routines to minimize their appearance.

What is a pore made up of?

A pore is made up of three units: the orifice (the opening to the skin), the sebaceous glands (oil glands), and the stroma (collagen and structure surrounding the pore).

Why do pores appear larger as we age?

Pores appear larger as we age due to the loss of collagen and elastic support structures, which makes the collagen around the pores looser and less dense, causing the pores to dilate and open up.

What is the role of sebaceous glands in pore size?

Sebaceous glands produce oil that fills up the pores. When these glands overproduce oil, it can make the pores look larger as the oil and dead skin cells accumulate.

How can facials help in managing pore size?

Facials, especially those involving water-based suction, can help by removing the built-up gunk in the pores, effectively 'factory resetting' the pores and providing a clean slate for further skincare.

What are some ingredients that can help control oil production?

Ingredients like retinoids, niacinamide, green tea, and l-carnitine can help control oil production, which in turn can help minimize the appearance of pores.

Why is retinol considered a foundational ingredient in skincare routines?

Retinol is considered foundational because it has multiple benefits, including controlling oil production, promoting skin cell turnover, and increasing collagen production, all of which contribute to minimizing the appearance of pores.

What is the purpose of using oil-absorbing ingredients in skincare products for oily skin?

Oil-absorbing ingredients like perlite or silica are used in skincare products for oily skin to absorb excess oil as it's produced, helping to keep the skin feeling and appearing less oily.

How can in-office procedures help minimize the appearance of pores?

In-office procedures like microneedling, laser resurfacing, and fractional CO2 treatments can cause microtrauma to the skin, triggering the production of more collagen and restructuring the skin's structure, which helps minimize the appearance of pores.

What is the role of sunscreen in a skincare routine aimed at minimizing pore size?

Sunscreen is critical in a skincare routine aimed at minimizing pore size because it protects the skin from UV rays that can damage collagen, which is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the skin and preventing pores from appearing larger.

What is the recommended routine for minimizing the appearance of pores?

The recommended routine includes using a salicylic acid cleanser, a green tea toner, niacinamide product, retinol at night, and a moisturizer with oil-absorbing ingredients. Sunscreen should be used in the morning to protect the skin from UV damage.