First off, why would it benefit you to shrink your pores? Large pores allow more dirt to get trapped underneath the skin, thus causing more acne flare-ups and blackheads. When you reduce your pore size, you will see a huge difference in the clearing of your skin. Plus, large pores often make your face appear blotchy and red, especially when you sweat. Smaller pores won't do this. Listed below are the top three treatments to consider for shrinking your pores:

Microneedling:

Microneedling is a procedure that will be done by your dermatologist. During this procedure, small needles will make tiny punctures in your skin. The reason this is effective is it allows your skin to produce more collagen, which is needed for reducing pore size. Your skin will also become firmer, which is important for preventing dirt from getting trapped underneath the skin. This procedure will only take a couple of days to heal from and the only side effect is slight redness in the face. 

Laser Resurfacing:

Laser resurfacing is a procedure that will also be done by your dermatologist. The high-heat laser will essentially destroy the dead skin on the surface of your face. The reason this is beneficial is that it allows new skin to grow. This new skin is going to be stronger, firmer, and lead to a fresher appearance. This shrinks pore size because the new skin will be firmer, which prevents dirt from becoming trapped underneath the pores, as well. You may only need to take a day or two off or work to recover from this process. There will be slight redness and possibly some swelling. 

Exfoliation:

Exfoliation is something that can be done either by your dermatologist or on your own at home. However, before you start, you always want to talk to your dermatologist. If you want to exfoliate your skin on your own, your dermatologist will be able to prescribe the right exfoliation product for you. Otherwise, you can have peel treatments done in your dermatologist's office that will also effectively exfoliate your skin. The reason exfoliation will reduce pore size is because it effectively removes dead skin and dirt from the surface. When this is done, it allows your skin to grow new skin, which increases the amount of collagen in your face. 

When you know these top three treatments for shrinking pores, you can better determine which process is right for you. Be sure to include your dermatologist, such as one from Tracy Hudson Advanced Skin Care, who will be able to guide you to the right treatment for your skin type.