How to minimise large pores according to experts – including £10 smoothing skin base

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For such a minuscule part of our bodies, pores are clearly a real nuisance for many. Google is flooded with questions asking how they can be minimised, closed and even got rid of, meanwhile cosmetics brand Benefit found that visible pores are the number one skin concern amongst young people (no doubt a result of the abundance of flawlessly filtered skin seen on social media).

And it’s not just an issue for young, oily, blemish-prone complexions; enlarged pores can also be a symptom of skin ageing. While it’s a notoriously tricky skin concern to tackle, there are some expert tips and tricks that can help to perfect pesky pores.

So what actually are pores? “Pores are small openings in the skin, attached to hair follicles, through which oil and sweat are released,” explains aesthetic doctor – and winner of the Aesthetics Awards' Medical Practitioner of the Year – Sophie Shotter. “They are crucial for helping skin to stay cool, hydrated and healthy.” Can they open and close?

In a word, no. Pores don’t work like doors, and don’t have muscles that contract and dilate.Their openings can, however, be stretched and, to some degree, shrunk.