What are clogged pores?

Skincare

When we talk about spots, blackheads, whiteheads or blemish-prone skin, one key reason that is behind a breakout is clogged pores.

What are they?

Your pores are the tiny openings in your skin that naturally release oils and sweat from your glands.

They can become blocked for many reasons, but among them are excess oil, leftover makeup, dirt, dead skin cells and environmental factors like dust or pollution if you’re out in a busy city.

The best way to keep your pores as clear as possible is to keep your skin balanced through regular cleansing, and double cleansing in the evening. Always remove your makeup and SPF at the end of the day to avoid this unwanted buildup.

This is especially relevant and helpful for oily, combination or blemish-prone skin types, but essential for all!

If you’re finding that your pores are still consistently clogged, you can try using a clay mask, like our Clear Skin Fix Mask, once a week.

Skincare to help unclog pores

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    Complete Clarifying Routine (15+) Set

    £67
    £69 £67

    Includes our Clarifying Cleanser and Moisturiser, Clear & Glow Tonic Juice (15 years+), Clear Skin Fix Mask and indu Flannel (Worth £81, sold as set for £69).

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    Everyday Hero SPF 50+

    £22
    £25 £22

    A lightweight, non-greasy SPF50+ face moisturiser that provides coverage from UVA, UVB, blue light and environmental stressors, for Broad Spectrum everyday protection, whatever the weather. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

  • Worth £59

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    Everyday Skin Glow Set

    £47
    £50 £47

    Prep and protect your skin for all-day glow with this set. Add our Universal Cream Cleanser, new Everyday Hero SPF50+ and our best-selling One&Only pH GlowOil to your beauty routine. (Worth £59, sold as set for £50).

  • Worth £18

    Clarifying Gel Cleanser

    Clarifying Gel Cleanser

    £16
    £18 £16

    A rebalancing gel-to-foam face wash for oily and blemish-prone skin, to cleanse away unwanted oil and impurities for clearer skin.

  • Worth £18

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    Clear & Glow Tonic Juice

    £16
    £18 £16

    A gently exfoliating, super-mild toner to help reduce excess oil and prevent breakouts, while soothing skin and leaving a natural glow. Suitable for teens of 15 years+ with oily and blemish-prone skin.

  • Worth £14

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    Spot on Paste

    £12
    £14 £12

    A targeted treatment to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and calm the skin.

  • Worth £18

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    Clear Skin Fix Mask

    £16
    £18 £16

    A gentle but effective clay mask that visibly targets oil, blemishes and impurities without stripping essential moisture from the skin. 

  • Worth £22

    Clarifying HydroGel Moisturiser

    Clarifying HydroGel Moisturiser

    £20
    £22 £20

    An ultra-lightweight gel moisturiser that sinks in fast to hydrate oily and blemish-prone skin with a barely-there feel.
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