Say Goodbye to Enlarged Pores: The Ultimate Duo for Smooth, Clear Skin
Struggling with stretched-out pores, stubborn texture, or excess shine? Enlarged pores are a common skin concern, often caused by a combination of excess oil production, dead skin cell buildup, and a loss of skin elasticity over time.
Fortunately, with the right targeted ingredients, you can visibly refine your pore size, smooth your skin texture, and restore a balanced, radiant complexion. Here are two powerhouse products from Paula’s Choice designed to work together for ultimate pore-clearing results
1. SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
- Key Active: 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA)
- How It Works: As our #1 global best-seller, this gentle leave-on exfoliant is a game-changer for pore care. Unlike physical scrubs that only scratch the surface, BHA is oil-soluble, meaning it can dive deep inside the pore lining to dissolve built-up sebum, dead skin cells, and debris.
- The Benefits:
- Instantly clears and minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Helps prevent future breakouts and blackheads by keeping pores clear.
- Features a lightweight, fast-absorbing liquid texture boosted with soothing green tea extract to calm redness.
2. 10% Niacinamide Booster
- Key Active: 10% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- How It Works: Niacinamide is a multitasking skin-restoring ingredient that helps improve the structural integrity of your pore linings. This concentrated booster features a sheer, water-light formula designed to regulate oil production and enhance skin firmness.
- The Benefits:
- Visibly tightens and refines stretched or enlarged pores.
- Smooths out rough skin texture and evens out an uneven skin tone.
- Boosts overall radiance while strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier against external stressors.
How to Use Them Together
For best results, incorporate both into your daily routine:
- Cleanse: Start with your favorite gentle cleanser.
- Exfoliate: Apply the SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant using your fingers or a cotton pad once or twice daily. No wash-off is required, and you can jump right in with the rest of your routine.
- Treat: Dispense a few drops of the 10% Niacinamide Booster into your hands and apply directly or mix it into your favorite moisturizer and apply.
- Protect: Always follow up with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher during the day!
NOTE: For active ingredients (e.g. Niacinamide, Vitamin C, AHA, BHA, Retinol) it is always best to keep initial applications at 2-3 times a week and gradually build frequency as tolerated by your skin.