How To Clear Clogged Armpit Pores

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Q: How on earth do i unblock my pores on my cheeks and nose? Nothing works.

A: Pores are frustrating and the bane of many a skincare regime. Bad news is that you can't close pores - they play a function as an opening to the hair follicle and is a gateway for sebum to travel out of the skin taking with it dead skin cells. The best thing you can do is unblock them, which as you have found is quite tricky.

Using a clay-based cleanser or face mask will help draw debris and dirt out of the pores - Ren Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser, £19, can be left on for a couple of minutes before washing off so it doubles as a super fast mask. Blocked or enlarged pores are more common on oily skintypes, and the excess oil tends to make pores look larger - opt for a mattifying serum Truly Matte Pore Minimizing Serum, £27, has salicylic acid to slough away dirt along with finely milled powder to mattify the skin.

- advice by Amy Lawrenson, Women's Healthy Beauty and Fitness Editor

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