I am worried because my pores are getting bigger.

Hello. I am writing this post because I am deeply concerned about my pores getting wider as I get older.

In the past, only the area around my nose was slightly visible, but lately, my pores have started to stand out on my butterfly zone (inner cheeks) and forehead as well. I am very stressed because it feels like there are gaping holes in my face every time I look in the mirror after washing it. Even when I apply makeup, without a primer, the makeup settles into my pores or cakes, preventing my skin from looking clean.

I tend to have particularly oily skin, so blackheads and whiteheads keep accumulating. I am cautious because squeezing them with my hands or using nose strips seems to actually enlarge my pores. As my skin loses elasticity, I can also see my pores sagging vertically, so I feel that simple pore care has its limits.

Currently, I am trying out deep cleansing products and pore tightening essences that are said to be good for pores, but I am not noticing any significant changes.

If you have seen actual results with skincare products or ingredients (such as AHA, BHA, or retinol) for enlarged pores or sebum control like I have, please recommend them. Alternatively, if you have received treatments at a dermatology clinic effective for pore reduction or skin elasticity improvement (such as skin Botox), leaving an honest review would be a great help!