The Obsession with Pores
Why are we so fixated on our pores? Probably because pores are "fixated" on our skin in all shapes, sizes and conditions. Still, pores in themselves are not the villains. Pores are basically hair follicles, which transport the oil created in the sebaceous glands up to the surface, keeping the skin moisturized and supple.At the beginning of a skin analysis, clients usually indicate pores as one of their main skin concerns, whether enlarged, clogged or obstructed with blackheads or whiteheads. However, when it comes to blackheads, it's helpful to let clients know that what they might believe are blackheads are actually not, in fact, the usual suspects. Enter sebaceous filaments, the alter ego of blackheads.
When is a blackhead not a blackhead?
Clients concerned about the blackheads peppering their t-zone may actually be confusing blackheads with sebaceous filaments because they look somewhat similar. However, sebaceous filaments aren’t necessarily black. “Grayheads” are a more accurate moniker because they are somewhat darker than the natural color of the skin. Located in hair follicles, these tube-like structures are made of horny cell layers that enclose a mini-cocktail of natural oil, dead skin cells and a very fine hair.Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa
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