Nobody likes a micro-manager. It can be an absolute nightmare to lock horns with one at work… but believe me when I tell you this – you might need to become what you hate, all in the name of beauty.
When it comes to your skin’s well-being, micromanaging is one of the keys to victory. I know, nobody loves a micromanager, especially in a work environment.
To be heavily scrutinized with no flexibility is a nightmare for everyone, but when it comes to your skin, the more you micromanage, the more “micro” your pores get – true beauty goals right there.
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Something to Pore Over
The pores on your skin carry multiple functions; they are the entry points for all the nutrients you introduce to your skin, and also allows for the exodus of toxins from your body as part of the cleansing process.
They also allow for the production of sebum, oils that keep our skin hydrated.
Unfortunately, environmental factors also mean that not everything that the pores allow to enter our body is nutrients. Pollutants like dirt, grime, and grease cause your pores to get congested, resulting in clogged pores and a fertile breeding ground for acne bacteria.
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It Ain’t Uneasy Being Greasy
The onus is on you to manage and contain various causes of enlarged pores, and oil control is one of these causes.
If you find your skin giving off a sheen a few hours you’ve just mattified your face with makeup, you might need to take some action to contain your sebum production.
Slapping on night creams like the Flawless Complexion Clearing Serum will also do wonders for your pore situation externally.
This cream plunges deep into your pores and cleanses them, while the sebum-control nanospheres in the product help to regulate the production of oil.
Also induces cell renewal for a smoother, brighter complexion.
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Spot the Difference
If you find yourself already suffering from pre-existing acne, you’ll need to weed that problem out, right after you regulate your sebum production.
Micromanaging can be very taxing, and you might need a little bit of help when it comes to that. Accomplish 5 things in one sitting with the Clear Blue Facial, a comprehensive 5-step skin clarifying therapy.
Let your skin be subjected to exfoliation, anti-bacterial and pore shrinking laser treatment, gunk-purging enzyme peels, and collagen masks, all in one 60-minute spa-like session.
Checks a lot of boxes off your list at once!
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Pores for Effect
Once your sebum production levels are stabilized and all the bacteria and gunk that cause your pores to enlarge and clog are all cleared out, it’s time to set the pore-minimizing wheels in motion.
The introduction of probiotics and natural orchid extracts found in products like Blue Orchid introduce vitamins that improve the resilience of your skin from further attacks, restoring the balance while hydrating and rejuvenating the skin.
The Hologram Pore Minimizing Primer is one such product that not only protects the skin from UV rays when applied, but it also contains Vitamins A, C, and E to illuminate and hydrate your skin, the whole duration you’re wearing it.
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