‘Pore or “blur” balms (essentially wash-off skin Polyfilla), can work very well, albeit temporarily’
Pores are the scapegoats of the ageing process. When I meet women to discuss their skin, those over 40 declare their enlarged pores to be the most maddening sign of age (we tend to be more zen about wrinkles and the odd pipe-cleaner-like chin hair). A similar degree of acceptance is required here.
Pores are more noticeable as we age (coinciding mercifully with failing eyesight), particularly during the menopause, and you simply won’t eradicate them completely. You should see some difference if you cleanse twice daily with a hot cloth, followed every other night with an acid-based exfoliant applied with cotton wool. Don’t be tempted to pile on cover-up – concealer corrects colour, not texture. But pore or “blur” balms (essentially wash-off skin Polyfilla), can work very well, albeit temporarily.
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