Do Pore Minimizing Products Really Work?

by Mid Brain on October 26, 2009 · 5 comments

This month Mid Brain reports on new cosmetic science stories while the Left and Right Brains take time off to work on the new Beauty Brains book.

Mid Brain reports:

We’re frequently asked if pore minimizing products work. Until now our answer has been “No.” But a new breakthrough may change our answer. A company called Silab claims to have developed an extract from lentils that treats the three causes of large pores: excess sebum, relaxed skin tissue, and abnormal keratinization.

The article doesn’t give specific details but if we can find out more about this technology we’ll keep you posted.

Fun fact: the scientific name for lentils is Lens esculenta.

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Karen October 28, 2009 at 7:15 pm: This is good news in women’s quest for beautiful skin! Definitely keep us posted.
Marya October 30, 2009 at 7:15 am: I have heard mudpacks do tighten facial skin and reduce pores. One can enter the beauty world of mySkin.com to receive scientific unbiased advice for your skin type and recommendations for everyone on JLM. This advice is by invite only. You can also receive this advice by clicking on ‘Join’ and mentioning the invite code ‘ youngskin’!
E October 30, 2009 at 12:17 pm: how about AHA? do they work? I’ve been using this Alpha Hydroxy Acid gel for a few weeks, and I’m not sure if it’s psychological, but i think my pores are smaller and more refined. Or am I just kidding myself?
thebeautybrains October 30, 2009 at 1:51 pm: @E – Difficult to say but, there’s no proof that AHA’s will shrink pores so unfortunately, the most likely explanation is…you’re kidding yourself.

But that’s ok. If something is working for you, there’s no reason to switch.
E October 30, 2009 at 10:05 pm: thanks for your reply… I love love love your site.