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Pores Like Pits? These 7 Skincare Mistakes Are Ruining Your Routine!
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News18•20-09-2026, 10:28
Pores Like Pits? These 7 Skincare Mistakes Are Ruining Your Routine!
- •Over-cleansing strips natural oils, prompting skin to produce more, leading to clogged and larger-looking pores.
- •Sleeping with makeup on accumulates dirt, sweat, and oil, clogging pores and worsening blackhead issues.
- •Excessive scrubbing or exfoliating damages the skin's protective barrier, causing redness, irritation, and increased oil production.
- •Thick creams or oil-based products can clog pores for oily skin; opt for non-comedogenic alternatives.
- •Touching or squeezing pimples/blackheads causes inflammation and blemishes, making pores appear larger.
Key Questions Answered
Washing your face excessively removes the skin's natural oils. To compensate for this loss, the skin starts producing even more oil, which can clog pores and make them appear larger.
Experts recommend exfoliating only 1 to 2 times a week. Excessive use of scrubs or exfoliators can damage the skin's protective barrier, leading to redness, irritation, and increased oil production.
Any skincare routine should be given at least 6 to 8 weeks to show its effect. Constantly switching products every few weeks without waiting can cause skin irritation.
