Myths about pores on your skin you absolutely should not believe in
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Last updated on - Jan 11, 2019, 13:29 IST01/9Don't believe these myths about those pores on your skin
Myth: Your pores can open and close: We're sure your neighbourhood parlour aunty must have told you multiple times that when you expose your face to steam it helps open up your pores and when you splash cold water on your face it closes up your pores. This most definitely is not true. Pores do not open up or close. Exposing them to steam only helps loosen all the dirt and grime stuck to them, and that's why once you wash your face after steaming it, the pores appear cleaner and smaller.
02/9Greasy food can makes pores oily
While gorging on fries might get you to put on some kilos, it most certainly will not cause your pores to become oily. There really is no connection between consuming greasy food and having oily pores. In fact, things like hormonal fluctuations and genetics have a lot more to do with oily pores than greasy food.
03/9Pores and hair follicles are different
Well, this might come as a shock but pores and hair follicles are actually the same. A hair follicle is just the medical term used to describe a pore. And each of these hair follicles has a sebaceous oil gland that conditions and nourishes the pore.
04/9You sweat from your pores
Nope, sweat does not come from pores. Your sweat glands are responsible for causing sweat in your body. Sweat can, however, clog your pores and can eventually lead to breakouts on your skin. So, when you get home from work or the gym or from some form of exercise, it's best to cleanse your face so that your skin stays clean.
05/9Myth: Your pores can shrink
Pores don't have muscles surrounding them which is why they cannot physically shrink down. There are certain things that can make them appear bigger like makeup residue, dead skin cells and sebum buildup. However, if you exfoliate your skin regularly and keep it clean, you'll notice that the appearance of your pores will reduce.
06/9Myth 3: The black matter in blackheads is dirt
How often have you looked at your blackheads and thought all that black matter was dirt? Well, let's clear that up for you. That black matter isn't dirt; on the contrary, it is a result of oxidation (the chemical reaction caused due to oxygen and sebum). If you want to keep those pesky blackheads away, the best thing to do is to cleanse your face every day and to exfoliate it at least 2-3 times a week.
07/9Myth 4: You can change the size of your pores
The size of your pores depends entirely on your genetics. There's nothing you can do to make them shrink. However, if you're rough with your skin and you exfoliate too harshly it might affect your skin negatively by making it look dull and flaky. So, remember to be gentle on your skin while cleansing it.
08/9Myth: The sun's rays can shrink the size of your pores
As much as you might want to believe this, the sun's rays will do nothing but damage your skin. Exposing your skin to the sun can actually cause it to get dried out which forces the skin to produce excess sebum to keep itself hydrated. So, ultimately you might end up with larger pores instead.
09/9Myth: Pores are affected by your age
Age does play a certain role in making your skin look weak and fragile but there are a lot of other factors that come into play too. Everyone's skin is different which is why factors like stress, pollution, lifestyle and environment are just as responsible for making your skin look the way it is. However, taking care of your skin at a young age will help it look smoother and softer as you grow older.