My skin looks more dirty these days because of the pores and dead skin cells.

These days, the biggest concerns I have about my skin are pores and dead skin cells. It's not like I'm suddenly getting breakouts, but after washing my face, the pores around my nose and cheeks are more prominent, and the dead skin cells feel unmanageable. As I get older and the weather gets drier, I'm starting to notice that my skin isn't what it used to be.

I've tried various exfoliating products, but after a while, my skin feels fine, but after a few days, it becomes rough again. Sometimes, I even feel like I've touched it too much. Especially when I put on makeup, the dead skin cells become even more prominent, and my base layer often gets flaky. My pores also feel enlarged, which makes me even more concerned when taking photos.

So, I'm confused as to whether this is simply a matter of exfoliation, or if it should be considered alongside other skin issues like dryness or elasticity. In this case, I'm also wondering if it's better to approach it with dermatological treatments or procedures, or if it's too much. I'd like some advice on how to simultaneously tighten pores and exfoliate.