As a makeup junkie, I spend a lot of time in front of a ring light, perfecting my winged liner. Apart from making your war-paint look fabulous, this strong lighting can also reveal long-held secrets under the layers of makeup. In fact, I have spent an unhealthy amount of time stretching my skin under this light and obsessing over my large open pores. After trying literally everything to "get rid" of them, I was called out by my dermatologist for being silly with all my ubtans and creams. Pores are an important part of skin texture (we have them all over our body) and you cannot possibly get rid of them. Pores are the ventilation system of the skin that helps it breathe. They also tend to get bigger and more prominent as you age, a natural process you should not try to control. No matter how many clickbait articles you see online claiming to get the job done, know this: you cannot bid goodbye to them forever. However, there are ways to manage them. Just your everyday CTM routine with a few small tweaks is all it takes. If your ultimate goal is to not let your open pores be distracting, this routine will help your case.
