Explore the 3 simple and surefire methods to tighten the look of lax, wrinkled neck skin without resorting to fillers or cosmetic surgery

Among the many concerns that get under our skin (quite literally, in this case) are Pores. No surprise since clogged, congested pores can manifest a host of other issues. Including, but not limited to bumpy, uneven, dull-looking skin, aka “Orange Peel Skin”.

But let’s get one thing straight—many misconceptions surround the idea of “pores”. One look at the hundreds of thousands of social media posts being put up and replied to—by well meaning folks, of course—and it’s easy to see why these mistaken beliefs still persist. To the point where those who are just setting out for a solution to their “pore problem”—just like you—may end up believing that pores ARE the problem.

So, let’s wrap our minds around one basic fact—pores are not the enemy.

It’s where our skin sweats from, regulating body temperature. It’s where sebaceous glands produce sebum—an oily substance—to provide natural moisture. It’s also where follicles produce hair, offering protection to the skin and keeping environmental impurities at bay.

In short, pores are vital components of our skin and the idea of “shrinking” them should be immediately discarded. We very much need them to remain open for optimal skin function.

Though, knowing how to identify clogged pores is half the battle.

Your pores may become congested due to a number of reasons—the usual suspects being inadequate skincare, natural ageing, pollution or UV exposure (more on how that works below).

For now, take comfort in the fact that you’ll soon have all the knowledge you need to address the problem of congested, clogged pores and “Orange Peel Skin” once and for all. So, keep reading! 

From flare-ups, breakouts, and blemishes to dullness, uneven texture, and not to mention, visibly-enlarged pores around the “T-Zone”. Most often than not you’ll find clogged pores at the heart of them all.

That said, it is important to mention the role played by a few factors beyond anyone’s control—genetics, skin type, and natural ageing.

For starters, did you know your actual pore size is determined by genetics? As for skin type, we also know that those with oily, combination skin will more often struggle with visibly-large, congested pores. Yet, people with dry skin may also face concerns stemming from clogged pores too.

Which brings us to the natural ageing process. 

Yes, it isn’t just you—pores may actually seem larger with age. Why is that? You see, with the loss of Collagen—a protein that maintains the skin’s structure and softness—the pores will gradually sink deeper into the skin. On the other end, the decline in Elastin—another protein, one that governs its ability to stretch and retain its shape—causes the pore walls to expand, increasing its size.

Again, the point is simply this—you can’t physically manipulate the size of your pores. Instead, the things we just talked about, can definitely influence both their size and appearance, although temporarily.

But by using the most effective strategy—keeping them clean and giving them proper care, that is—you can, indeed, minimise their appearance.

3 Simple and Effective Methods to Get Rid of the Look of Dull, Congested Skin with Clogged Pores

1. Understand What Causes Clogged, Pesky Pores to Occur Along the "T-Zone"

Above, we had touched on why any and all concerns to do with pores are so easy to misinterpret.

Therefore, understanding why pores become congested in the first place is crucial.

Besides sweat, environmental debris, and pore-clogging products, pore congestion can occur for two reasons. The buildup of dead skin cells, and the hardening of excess sebum.

Due to disruptions in the way they are shed naturally, dead skin can cells accumulate in the pores like flakes of snow gathering in a heap.

Your skin may also secrete excess skin oil, i.e. sebum, which can lead to your pores filling up with what are called Sebum Plugs (Sebaceous Filaments), or as we call them, “T-Zone Pore Plugs”. Plugs can occur anywhere on the skin. But they're most prominent along the nose and forehead, specifically the "T-Zone".

Why? Two reasons: It’s here where the skin has the most amount of sebaceous glands. Also, the pores tend to be larger here and greater in number. 

The result? Instead of sloughing off like they should, these dead skin cells remain clogged within the pore along with hardened sebum, leading to buildup. So, to accommodate all this gunk, the pore may enlarge temporarily.

Now, having armed ourselves with the right answers to the WHYs and HOWs, the only thing left to address is WHAT you’re really here for. That is, making adjustments to your skincare so you can effectively minimise their appearance!

2. Incorporate this Underrated Yet Supremely Effective Method to Decongest “T-Zone Pore Plugs”

If you ever felt lost amid the sea of so-called “pore minimising treatments” out there—pore vacuums, facial cleansing brushes, pore strips and dodgy home remedies—you may now rest easy. Your search has led you to what actually works!

Treating all manner of pore blockages can be as simple as using oils. But not just any oil though, and not just casually smearing a few drops on your face either.

What you want to be able to do is to master this shockingly underappreciated application technique known as “Double Cleansing”.

If you didn’t know, a double cleanse basically involves these two steps:

• Step 1—Washing away external impurities (dirt, grime, makeup etc), ideally with your favourite water based cleanser
• Step 2—Deep cleaning clogged pores and melting away internal debris (remnants of dead cells, hardened sebum etc) with a cleansing oil

Easy, right?

Now that you’ve got a handle on this technique—let’s get the subject of WHEN and HOW LONG to do a double cleanse out of the way.

Short answer—it's up to you, based on whenever it is you can spare 10 to 15 minutes at a stretch. Because you’ll need the oil to sit for a time before it can melt the debris in your pores and break down the remnants of dead skin.

Also, let’s quickly bust the myth of not using oils for blocked pores while we’re at it.

• Much like the skin’s own sebum, oils are a natural substance
• Since oil molecules are smaller than of lotions and creams, they’re better absorbed
• They can also mimic the lipid barrier, and are thus great at locking-in moisture

But like we said, not just any old face oil will do.

Neither will those so-called “oil-based” creams and lotions you may find stacked on the shelves of your friendly neighbourhood pharmacy.

3. Use Formulations that Rely on 5,000 Year Old Wisdom and Potent, Gentle Ingredients from Nature

For that, we must look towards a millennia-old body of holistic wisdom—one that dates back to 5,000 years or more!

Of course, we’re talking about Ayurveda.

For it was this ancient system of wellness that discovered what modern science now knows as “Lipophilicity”. In simple terms, it is do with “lipophilic substances” and their tendency to dissolve in lipids, making them particularly effective in breaking down impurities such as dead cells, hardened sebum as well as against all manner of environmental pollutants.

Given all we’ve learned so far—isn’t that exactly what we need?

So, with that knowledge, we can now look at the very ingredients whom the sages of old understood to be the best pore-refiners in all of nature!

Ayurveda’s '7-Parni' Tree Secret

The bark of the Saptaparni tree (‘Sapta’, meaning Seven; ‘Parni’, meaning leaves in Sanskrit) is what Ayurveda practitioners identified as among the best natural remedies for blocked pores.

Specifically, it was the sticky milky latex let out by the bark which they revered for this exact purpose.

Makes sense, given the concentration of natural actives found in its latex, which help deeply cleanse bumpy, uneven, dull-looking skin with clogged pores to perfection—and without disrupting the skin’s natural oil balance at that!

Malabar Nut

But deep cleansing is not the only thing that congested, pore-laden skin needs. Enter, Malabar Nut. A popular herb used across several systems of folk medicine, Malabar Nut boasts umpteen benefits including its innate ability to imbue suppleness by giving moisture-sapped skin that deep nourishment it craves. Not only that, Malabar Nut also helps troubled skin recover its lost softness by renewing elasticity as well as boosting its resilience.

Himalayan Rock Salt

Highly valued in Ayurveda for a multitude of effects owing to its mineral-rich profile, the ability of Himalayan Rock Salt to enhance softness and smoothness in bumpy, uneven skin is what makes it a go-to ingredient. Besides, with the right formulation, it supports skin hydration and keeps out irritants offering it that refreshed, plump, and youthful look!

Sesame Oil

There is a reason why almost all Ayurvedic formulations rely on sesame oil. For one, it makes for the most unctuous base. This is essential so that all the raw, potent effects that come from any subsequent ingredients added to the brew are harmonised. Second, it makes for a fabulous age-defying massage oil on its own! For its ability to deeply-moisturise as well as nurture moisture-sapped skin, giving it that juicy, baby-soft tenderness! What’s more, Sesame Oil is non-greasy and non-comedogenic, i.e. non pore-clogging.

So, with that, you have everything you need to address the problem of blocked, congested pores leading to dull, bumpy, uneven skin. And like we discovered, a surefire way to keeping your pores squeaky clean, is by using an oil cleanser. But “which one?”—is, indeed, the question. You’ll want a product that is both rich, and one that won’t just superficially coat the surface of your skin. You’ll want something that’s both light enough to seep into your pores, yet something that’s potent enough to extract all the gunk and debris from within. Bonus points if you could get your hands on something that won’t just deep clean but also plump, hydrate as well as even-tone the look of your skin. This is where we come in! By combining pore-cleansing Saptaparni, nourishing, even-toning, and moisturising Malabar Nut, hydrating + plumping Himalayan Rock Salt along with quenching, non pore-clogging Sesame Oil we’ve come up with just the specialised pore-refining oil cleanser you need.

Presenting,

The Secret to Getting Rid of Bumpy, Uneven, Dull-Looking Skin
with Clogged, Congested Pores, aka Orange Peel Skin—

The Secret to Getting Rid of Bumpy, Uneven, Dull-Looking Skin with Clogged, Congested Pores, aka Orange Peel Skin—

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An All-Vegan, Pore-Refining Cleansing Oil with Potent, Purifying Herbs and Youth-Boosting Ingredients—Saptaparni, Malabar Nut, Himalayan Rock Salt, and More

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iYURA Paraania Pristine Skin Oil is an all-vegan, lightweight pore cleanser. Enriched with purifying Saptaparni, moisture-boosting and even-toning Malabar Nut, plus smoothing, plumping Himalayan Rock Salt. Supported by a medley of equally endowed Ayurvedic ingredients, and using the wisdom of the sages—to lend your skin a squeaky-clean, seemingly pore-less look, topped off with a plump, hydrated + even-toned appearance!

• Deep cleans and purifies the look of clogged, congested pores
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