Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD Shrinking your pores isn’t physically possible since their size is determined by genetics, but you can make them appear smaller. Cleansing your skin regularly to ...

The appearance of visible pores is closely linked to the natural ageing of skin, as well as environmental factors that affect ...

Nope. The size of your pores is determined mostly by your genes, but other factors are at play. Sun exposure, aging, acne, and a common skin problem called seborrhea all make your pores bigger.