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title: "Can skincare products actually eliminate pores"
description: "Can skincare eliminate pores? Learn why pores can’t disappear, what causes enlarged pores with age, and how salicylic acid and retinoids help."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/can-skincare-products-actually-eliminate-pores"
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# Can skincare products actually eliminate pores

> Can skincare eliminate pores? Learn why pores can’t disappear, what causes enlarged pores with age, and how salicylic acid and retinoids help.

## Can skincare products actually eliminate pores?

Pores are part of your skin’s structure, so no skincare product can actually eliminate them. But you *can* make them look smaller, smoother, and less noticeable, and that’s often what people really want.

As we age, declining collagen and elasticity make pores look bigger. Dr. Aleksandra Brown talks about this in a really clear way in this chapter of her skin longevity talk. She explains why pores look larger over time and what actually helps. You can watch that part here: [Managing Enlarged Pores with Age](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVewt-KTeyg&t=3345s).


[Watch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVewt-KTeyg&t=3345s)

What you *can* do is focus on treatments that keep pores clear and support the skin around them so they don’t stretch and appear larger. Salicylic acid cleansers can help with oil buildup, and retinoids like our [Tretinoin Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/tretinoin) help with cell turnover so pores aren’t clogged and inflamed.


**Tretinoin Face Cream Rx**

Tretinoin + Niacinamide

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Here at Alloy, our M4 estriol products can also help the look of pores because they boost collagen and improve elasticity. When the surrounding skin is firmer and more hydrated, pores look tighter and less prominent. You can read more about the full M4 skincare line here: [Alloy Skincare](https://www.myalloy.com/skincare).

So no, pores can’t be erased, but with the right routine you can get them to the point where they’re barely something you notice.

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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [The Skin Longevity Talk: Hormonal Aging, Prevention, and M4 Skincare | Dr. Aleksandra Brown - Managing Enlarged Pores with Age](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVewt-KTeyg)
- [Use Alloy’s M4 in Your Skincare Routine - Additional Skincare Products](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGWM7kDbbT8)
- [What’s the 🔑 to @AngieHotandFlashy’s science-backed evening skincare routine? M4! - Results and Benefits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1I3Q6Jx6O4)
- [Ask Me Anything: Co-Founder Edition | Anne Fulenwider & Monica Molenaar - Skincare Innovation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JG0Tl-APgc)
- [Why Your Skin Changes During Midlife and What to Do About It - Skincare Recommendations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeElXm4cMO0)
- [Perimenopausal Acne: Top Causes & Treatments for Women](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/taking-care-of-menopausal-acne)
- [Alloy | Skincare](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/categories/skincare)
- [How to Layer Skincare and Add M4 to Your Routine | Complete Guide](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/a-guide-to-layering-skincare-and-adding-m4-into-your-routine)
- [How To Increase Collagen Production After 40 – Science-Backed](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/increase-collagen-production-after-40)

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