I have a little line of large pores that have appeared on my chin. How do I get rid if them? Thank you.
We can’t get rid of our pores – what you’re seeing is oxidised oil that’s collecting in the pores. To get the pores a bit clearer, products with salicylic acid will help, because this exfoliating acid can dissolve its way through oil, so it can clear pores out from the inside. You can use a cleanser with salicylic, though what I find most helpful is using a product with 2% salicylic acid to wipe over the area regularly (every two days to start with, and if your skin is fine with that, then every day), to help decongest the pores. For a faster, more drastic result, find a clinic that can offer a facial peel with 30% salicylic acid – I had this done once with Dr Uliana Gout and the results were astonishing and instant. It didn’t hurt or sting but at that strength, the acid simply suctioned all the oil blocks straight out of my pores and they became invisible. The effects of that last for a month or so.