Visible pores and bumpy texture are one of the most common complaints we hear at Deco De Mode.

Your pores can become more noticeable after acne, with age, or because your skin leans oily, and there are sensible, evidence-based ways to make them look smaller and to smooth the skin’s surface - from home care to professional resurfacing and collagen-building treatments.

What Are “Enlarged Pores”?

Pores are tiny openings for hair follicles and oil glands. When they’re clogged, stretched by excess oil, or the surrounding skin loses elasticity, pores become more visible and the skin looks uneven.

This is different from acne scarring - enlarged pores are usually shallow and respond to resurfacing and collagen-stimulating treatments.

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Can Pores Be Permanently “Shrunk”?

Short answer: you can’t change the genetic size of a pore, but you can make them much less noticeable.

Treatments and consistent home care reduce oil/clogging, smooth the skin surface, and - critically - stimulate collagen so the skin around pores sits tighter and pores appear smaller. Setting expectations first is important.

Why Are My Pores More Visible Now?

Common causes:

Excess oil (sebum) and trapped debris clog pores.
Past inflammatory acne that stretched pores.
Loss of collagen and skin elasticity with aging or sun damage
Genetics and skin type (oily/combination skin often shows pores more)
Lifestyle: smoking, high sugar intake
Inconsistent sun protection

At-Home Routine That Helps

  • Cleanse twice daily with a gentle cleanser (no harsh scrubbing).
  • Exfoliate chemically 1–3× per week with salicylic acid (BHA) to clear pore congestion and glycolic (AHA) to improve surface texture.
  • Use niacinamide serums to help regulate oil and refine tone.
  • Introduce a retinoid (advice from a pro if you’re new) - retinoids increase cell turnover and improve texture over weeks.
  • Daily SPF 30+ - sun damage worsens texture and breaks down collagen.If you try actives, start slow and patch test. Expect several weeks to see changes.
  • Light, non-comedogenic moisturizer - dehydrated skin can overproduce oil.
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Professional Treatments That Help Refine Pores

Not every facial treatment improves pore appearance. The options below are the ones we use at Deco De Mode when enlarged pores and uneven texture are the primary concern:

Microneedling
One of the most effective treatments for visible pores. Microneedling stimulates collagen production, which helps firm the skin around pores so they appear smaller and smoother over time.

Fire & Ice Peel
A clinical resurfacing peel that accelerates cell turnover, clears pore congestion, and smooths uneven texture.

HydraFacial MD (supportive treatment)
While not a pore-shrinking treatment on its own, HydraFacial helps keep pores clear and skin balanced. It works best as a maintenance treatment.

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