Excess sebum, blemishes, and visible pores are often linked to a skin imbalance and call for a targeted routine without overly harsh cleansing. Suitable exfoliation and purifying products remove impurities, unclog pores, and gradually refine skin texture. HUYGENS products notably combine salicylic acid and botanical actives to help reduce blemishes and restore clearer, smoother, more balanced skin.
Pore size depends partly on natural factors, notably skin type, sebum production and genetics. They can nonetheless look more visible when excess sebum mixes with dead cells and impurities and builds up in the pores. Uneven skin texture can also accentuate their appearance. With age and the gradual loss of firmness, pores can also seem more pronounced. It is not possible to "close" a pore, but a suitable routine can limit clogging, regulate excess sebum and smooth skin texture, to make them visually less apparent.
What routine should I adopt for blemishes?
The aim is not to strip the skin, but to cleanse it, unclog pores and regulate excess sebum while preserving its hydration. Morning and evening, start with a gentle cleanser suited to combination to oily skin. Then introduce a product containing targeted actives, such as salicylic acid, which helps unclog pores and improve skin texture. Complete with light hydration. Once or twice a week, a purifying mask can also complete the routine. On the other hand, avoid piling up scrubs, stripping cleansers and drying products: aggressed skin can become more uncomfortable without blemishes being any better controlled.
Why is salicylic acid valuable for pores and blemishes?
Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble BHA (beta hydroxy acid), particularly valuable for combination, oily or blemish-prone skin. Its ability to act in sebum-rich areas makes it an active of choice for helping unclog pores, remove dead cells and gradually smooth skin texture. It can thus help reduce the appearance of pores and blemishes. HUYGENS notably includes it in the Supernature range, combined with botanical actives, to act on the main concerns of blemish-prone skin.
Should oily or blemish-prone skin be hydrated?
Yes. Oily skin can perfectly well be dehydrated: the amount of sebum the skin produces and its water level are two different parameters. Systematically trying to dry out blemish-prone skin can therefore increase discomfort without meeting its need for hydration. Favor light, low-oil textures that bring water without a feeling of overload. A light hydrating serum can, for example, be combined with a cream suited to combination to oily skin. The aim is to keep the skin comfortable and hydrated while continuing to act on sebum and blemishes.
How do I limit shine without drying out the skin?
Shine is mainly linked to high sebum production, particularly visible on the T-zone: forehead, nose and chin. To limit it, favor gentle cleansing morning and evening, combined with purifying and mattifying products rather than highly detergent products designed to remove every trace of sebum. The HUYGENS Supernature range was designed precisely for combination to oily skin prone to blemishes, with formulas targeting excess sebum, visible pores and uneven skin texture. At the same time, keep light hydration: mattifying does not mean drying out.
How long does it take to improve the appearance of pores and skin texture?
Some benefits, such as fresher or less shiny skin, can be noticed quickly after applying a product. On the other hand, unclogging pores, gradually reducing blemishes and improving the evenness of skin texture take more time and, above all, consistency. A suitable daily routine must therefore be followed for several weeks before its effects can be fully assessed. Avoid frequently changing products or multiplying exfoliations in the hope of speeding up results. For HUYGENS products that have been tested, refer to the results and duration of use indicated on each product page.
