毛孔粗大成因解析｜點樣由根源改善

毛孔粗大係天生?定係後天造成?

照鏡見到毛孔粗大,好多人第一時間諗到係「天生皮膚差」,但其實毛孔外觀受多個因素影響,先天體質只係其中一個部分。搞清楚成因,先可以揀啱改善方向,而唔係盲目試晒市面上所有話「收毛孔」嘅產品。刊登喺 British Journal of Dermatology 嘅 Roh 等人（2006年）研究發現，面部毛孔大小同皮脂分泌量之間有明顯正相關，皮脂輸出量愈高，毛孔外觀就愈明顯，呢個亦解釋咗點解毛孔粗大多數出現喺鼻翼同兩頰中間呢啲皮脂分泌較旺盛嘅位置。

When you notice enlarged pores in the mirror, it's easy to assume it's simply "bad genetics." But pore appearance is actually shaped by several factors, and genetics is only one part of the picture. Understanding the underlying causes helps you choose the right approach, rather than blindly trying every product that claims to "shrink pores."

先天因素:毛孔大細同基因有關

每個人毛孔嘅原始大細確實受基因影響,呢個係無法完全改變嘅部分。皮膚偏油性嘅人,毛孔通常會相對明顯,因為油脂分泌較旺盛嘅區域,毛孔結構本身就會較大,方便油脂排出。呢類先天性毛孔粗大,重點唔在於「消滅」毛孔,而係透過控油同角質管理,令毛孔外觀睇落更幼細。

Everyone's baseline pore size is influenced by genetics, and this part can't be fully changed. People with oilier skin tend to have more visible pores, since areas with higher oil production naturally have larger pore structures to allow oil to be released. For this kind of genetic pore size, the goal isn't to "eliminate" pores, but to manage oil and texture so pores appear visually finer.

後天因素:油脂堆積同角質代謝

除咗先天,後天嘅油脂分泌同角質代謝亦係毛孔外觀嘅重要因素。當毛孔內油脂同老廢角質堆積,毛孔會被撐大,睇落更加明顯,長期落嚟仲可能形成黑頭。針對呢個情況,ILSO 超融化皮脂軟化液幫助軟化毛孔內堆積嘅油脂同角質,配合By Wishtrend 杏仁酸溫和去角質爽膚水定期去角質,有助減少堆積,令毛孔睇落冇咁明顯。

Beyond genetics, oil production and how skin sheds dead cells also play a major role in pore appearance. When oil and dead skin build up inside pores, they stretch out and become more visible, and over time this can also lead to blackheads. ILSO Super Melting Sebum Softener helps soften the oil and buildup trapped inside pores, while regular exfoliation with By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Toner helps reduce buildup, making pores appear less noticeable.

其他常被忽略嘅因素

• 皮膚老化:膠原蛋白流失會令皮膚支撐力下降,毛孔周圍組織鬆弛,睇落會顯得更加明顯。
• 日曬:長期缺乏防曬會加速皮膚老化過程,間接令毛孔外觀問題更加突出。
• 不當擠壓:自行擠壓毛孔內油脂粒,有機會令毛孔周圍組織受損,反而令情況變差。

Other often-overlooked factors: skin aging, where collagen loss weakens support and loosens tissue around pores, making them look more prominent; sun exposure, where a long-term lack of sun protection accelerates skin aging and indirectly worsens pore appearance; and improper squeezing, where forcing out oil plugs can damage the surrounding tissue and make things worse rather than better.

常見迷思:呢啲毛孔迷思你可能都信咗

• 迷思一:用凍毛巾或收斂水冰敷可以「永久收細」毛孔 — 呢啲方法只會令毛孔周圍組織短暫收緊,效果通常幾個鐘就消退,並唔會改變毛孔嘅實際結構。
• 迷思二:毛孔粗大就要用力刷洗同去角質先有效 — 過度物理去角質反而會刺激皮膚,令發炎同油脂分泌加劇,令毛孔睇落更明顯。
• 迷思三:只有油性皮膚先會毛孔粗大 — 皮膚缺水都可能令油脂分泌代償性增加,乾性或缺水肌一樣可能出現毛孔粗大情況。

Common myths about enlarged pores: Myth 1 — icing with a cold towel or using an astringent toner can "permanently shrink" pores; these methods only tighten the surrounding tissue temporarily, with the effect usually fading within hours, and they don't change the pore's actual structure. Myth 2 — enlarged pores need to be scrubbed hard with exfoliants to see results; over-exfoliating physically can actually irritate skin and trigger more inflammation and oil production, making pores look even more visible. Myth 3 — only oily skin gets enlarged pores; dehydrated skin can trigger compensatory oil production, so dry or dehydrated skin types can experience enlarged pores too.

常見問題 FAQ

• Q: 毛孔粗大可以完全「收細」嗎?
  A: 先天毛孔結構好難完全改變,但透過控油同角質管理,可以令毛孔外觀睇落更幼細,重點在於長期維持而唔係一次性見效。
  Q: Can enlarged pores be completely "shrunk"? A: The underlying pore structure is hard to change entirely, but managing oil and texture can make pores appear visually finer over time — the key is ongoing maintenance rather than a one-time fix.
• Q: 油脂軟化液同去角質產品可以一齊用嗎?
  A: 可以,但建議先了解自己皮膚耐受度,初次使用可以先隔日交替使用,避免同時使用多種活性成分令皮膚負擔過重。
  Q: Can a sebum softener and an exfoliating toner be used together? A: Yes, but it's best to understand your skin's tolerance first. When starting out, alternate them every other day rather than layering multiple active ingredients at once, to avoid overloading your skin.

了解成因,先係改善毛孔外觀嘅第一步

毛孔粗大成因牽涉先天同後天多個因素,搞清楚自己屬於邊一種,先可以對症護理。由皮脂軟化液到杏仁酸爽膚水,配合長期堅持,慢慢就會見到毛孔外觀嘅改善。

Enlarged pores stem from a mix of genetic and environmental factors — figuring out which applies to you is the first step to targeted care. From sebum softener to mandelic acid toner, sticking with it long-term is what gradually leads to improvement in pore appearance.

資料來源

• Roh M, et al. — "Sebum output as a factor contributing to the size of facial pores", British Journal of Dermatology, 2006