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Most Affected
Oilier skin types and areas with more oil glands, especially the nose, forehead and cheeks
Primary Trigger
Oil production, sun-driven collagen loss, and genetics
Severity Level
Cosmetic only, not medical; visibility varies with oil, hydration, angle and lighting
Healing Timeline
Pores do not close permanently, but their appearance can improve with consistent care
20-Second Answer
The 3 established, editor-vetted options for this concern:
Enlarged pores are not pores that have physically opened wider. They are follicle openings that look bigger because of what is happening around them. Excess oil production, a buildup of dead skin cells and debris, and the natural loss of collagen and elastin support around the follicle rim can all make an opening appear larger and more visible. Genetics also plays a real role: some people are simply born with larger sebaceous glands and more visible pores, especially through the T-zone. Pores cannot be permanently shrunk or closed the way a lot of product marketing implies. What actually changes their appearance is keeping oil and debris from stretching them out, and supporting the collagen that keeps the surrounding skin firm.
Find Your Cause
Not every cause is treated the same way — find the one that matches you.
Oil production
Higher sebum output enlarges the visible opening of the follicle.
Dead skin cell buildup
Debris and buildup around the follicle can stretch how open it looks.
Collagen and elastin loss
Less structural support around the follicle rim makes pores look more open, especially with age and sun exposure.
Genetics
Pore size and oil gland density are significantly inherited traits.
This one's more about routine than a specific product — gentler handling helps more than any ingredient.
Dehydration
Rougher, drier surrounding texture can draw more attention to pores even when their size has not changed."
This one's more about routine than a specific product — gentler handling helps more than any ingredient.
Ingredients
2 reviewedTreatments
6 reviewedEstablished
Clear + Brilliant
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie's cost: about AED 8,000
Microdermabrasion
Pain: Minimal · Downtime: None · Moxie cost: AED 500-600 (clinic trial/package)
Microneedling
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie cost: AED 500 device + AED 150 serum (lasts ~4 sessions)
Superficial Peel
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Generally not pricey, you can buy over amazon
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