You can’t really ”fix” enlarged pores, but you can make them appear a bit smaller.
Enlarged pores are mostly inherited. But aging can also make your pores larger by weakening the collagen and elastin in your skin. Keeping your pores free from blackheads and too much oil will help with making your pores look smaller. And be aware that extractions done improperly can stretch your pores to be even larger. Permanently.

Too harsh products and exfoliations can disrupt the natural microbiome in the skin. So always be careful. The best approach is to stick with mild product, such as this Pore Minimizer from Mario Badescu, consistent over time.

Some chemical sunscreen are indeed a bad idea for your overall health. As they can have chemicals that interfere with your hormones. And many of them doesn’t even provide a trustworthy skin protection either. But some of them are both safe and effective, even though I find mineral sunscreens to be most effective for preventing hyperpigmentation. Such as melasma.

I recommend the La Roche Posay Anthelios physical sunscreen for the face (and this one for the whole body), as well as this one from EltaMD. If you have a combination skin type or want a water resistant sunscreen, this is a great one. All of these are 100 percent free from chemical filters.

For those of you who live in Europe or elsewhere, I recommend Clinique’s mineral sunscreen.

If you do prefer chemical sunscreens, make sure to avoid the ingredients oxybenzone, octinoxate (octyl Methoxycinnamate), octysalate, and homosalate. And always choose chemical sunscreen intended for kid, since those are more regulated and contain less chemicals than the ones for adults.

One option, (that is not available in the US though) is this chemical sunscreen from La Roche Posay Anthelios. It has a patented group of chemical filter that unfortunately isn’t approved by the FDA in USA yet. These filters (called Mexoryl) are shown to not be absorbed into the skin in any significant amount, as well as have no endocrine activity. They are also great at protecting against UVA rays. something chemical sunscreens in general ain’t that good at.

You may not be able to get rid of rosacea for good. But you can for sure make it milder, and even non visible with the right approach.

The first and most thing to do is to avoid the common triggers; alcohol, too much coffee, stress, sleep deprivation, cold wind, dry skin, and too much sun. It is also a good idea to test for food allergies.

Secondly, avoid any skincare products with too active ingredients. And instead use mild products such as this anti redness cream from Bioderma. And this mild cleanser from the same brand.

Another product that can help is plain Aloe Vera gel, such as this one. And for more long term effect, this one from Barbara Stum is an excellent choice since it also contains healthy skin probiotics that helps rebuild your skin and fight inflammation long term.

A third natural step could be to try nanocurrent. It uses ultra-low electrical current (lower than microcurrent) that reduce inflammation and redness, and helps the skin’s healing process. A positive side effect is that it also stimulates production of collagen and elastin.

The at-home-device I recommend is the ZIIP Halo from ZIIP Beauty. This device has many different programs, and some of them are exclusively using nanocurrent and perfect for anyone with Rosacea. My code ZIIPWITHANN gives you 10 percent off, and is valid worldwide.

If you suffer from irritated, red, and sensitive skin that isn’t nessecary Rosacea, my blog post about how to heal a broken skin barrier will be helpful to read.

I used to have hormonal acne that made my life miserable over the course of some years. I have an in depth blog post about how to stop this kind of acne, but also how to treat the deep cystic bumps when you do get them. And how to reduce the risk of scarring. Please see my blog post about cystic acne to learn more.

In short, you need to find out what it is that triggers your hormonal acne. Many times it can be something as simple as a food sensitivity. And it does not necessary need to be a food sensitivity you were born with. It can also be certain skin care ingredients that trigger inflammation in your skin. Or a combination of both.

The single best product to use when you do get hormonal acne, is the Deep Blemmish Solution from Mario Badescu. Use it as soon as you feel a tenderness in your skin, and it will resolve it in a day. If you start once the bump is already starting to form, it takes another day to treat but it will go away fast. I cannot recommend this product enough! And my blog post about cystic acne explains more.

Unfortunately it’s not. Fort of all, the SPF is too low. Furthermore, you most likely do not apply a thick enough layer of the makeup to achieve the stated level of protection.

Another thing to consider is that most foundations use chemical filters, and not the kind that gives the best protection against UVA (the most aging UV-rays).

With all of that said, using makeup with SPF, on top of your regular sunscreen, can be a fantastic contribution to your sun protection. IF you use a foundation that contains zinc oxide and titanium oxide. These mineral-based UV filters provide good protection against UVA rays and blue light. Which is very helpful for anti aging and hyperpigmentation.

I recommend the mineral foundations from Jane Iredale. Just make sure to have another sunscreen underneath, and treat this foundation as an extra bonus.