Large pores during menopause
Large pores during menopause are not uncommon – hormonal changes, decreased elasticity, and changes in skin texture can make pores more prominent. With targeted care, the complexion can be visibly refined and the pore size optically reduced.
What causes large pores during menopause?
During menopause, hormone levels change — estrogen levels drop while androgens become more active. This stimulates sebum production, causing pores to enlarge. At the same time, the skin loses elasticity and tone, which makes the pores appear even larger.
Hormonal changes affect sebum production
A drop in estrogen levels can result in an excess of androgens. These stimulate sebum production, causing the pores to widen and appear larger. At the same time, the skin texture changes and loses its evenness.
Loss of skin elasticity and tone
With menopause, the body's own collagen and elastin production declines. The skin becomes slack, the tissue loses its firmness – pores also appear stretched and more prominent, especially in the cheek and nose area.
Reduced cell regeneration makes pores appear larger
During menopause, natural cell renewal slows down. Dead skin cells accumulate, making pores appear clogged and larger. Regular exfoliation helps to minimize this effect and smooth the complexion.
Combination of dry skin & oily T-zone
Many women experience combination skin with dry areas and an oily T-zone. This imbalance manifests itself in an overproduction of sebum – especially on the nose, forehead, and chin, which in turn further enlarges the pores.
Refine your complexion with the right cleansing routine
Regular, deep pore facial cleansing followed by an astringent toner is essential. Mild face peelings and clarifying ingredients help remove dead skin cells and visually refine pores without damaging the skin barrier.
Gentle cleansing with clarifying herbal complex, horsetail, meadowsweet, or an enzyme peel
Clarifying herbs or horsetail, meadowsweet, and enzymes gently remove sebum and dead skin cells from the pores. Ideal for sensitive, mature skin, as they cleanse effectively without irritating.
Product recommendation: Dr. Spiller Herbal Cleansing Gel or TRAWENMOOR Cleansing Foam & 2-Way Scrub, an enzyme peel with a gentle, plant-based enzyme base.
Gentle cleansing with clarifying herbal complex, horsetail, meadowsweet, or an enzyme peel
Clarifying herbs or horsetail, meadowsweet, and enzymes gently remove sebum and dead skin cells from the pores. Ideal for sensitive, mature skin, as they cleanse effectively without irritating.
Product recommendation: Dr. Spiller Herbal Cleansing Gel or TRAWENMOOR Cleansing Foam & 2-Way Scrub, an enzyme peel with a gentle, plant-based enzyme base.
Niacinamide, AHAs, and PHAs clarify, regulate sebum, and visibly refine pores
Niacinamide, AHAs, and PHAs are true all-rounders: they rid the skin's surface of cell debris, stimulate cell renewal, reduce sebum, improve skin texture and have a pore-reducing effect. Ideal for hormone-related skin changes.
Product recommendation: Dr. Spiller AHA & PHA Ginkgosomen Serum and Vitamin C-Plus Serum
Gentle enzyme peeling and fruit and polyhydroxy acids clarify and refine pores
A gentle enzyme peeling combined with AHA & PHA serum removes cell deposits from the skin's surface, stimulates cell renewal, and refines the appearance of pores.
Product recommendation: Dr. Spiller TRAWENMOOR 2-Way Scrub and AHA & PHA Ginkgosomen Serum as intensive care.
Retinol stimulates cell renewal and strengthens skin structure
Retinol stimulates collagen production, renews the skin's surface and improves elasticity, making pores appear smaller.
Product recommendation: Dr. Spiller Retinol+ Serum & Cream for mature combination skin.
Strengthen skin elasticity to combat visible pores
A strong skin matrix keeps the pore structure more compact. Active ingredients such as peptides, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid strengthen skin elasticity and give you a smoother complexion with finer pores.
Skincare products with peptides, vitamin C, or hyaluronic acid
Peptides promote skin firmness, vitamin C strengthens tissue and lightens irregularities. Hyaluronic acid has a plumping effect, making pores appear finer.
Product recommendation: Vitamin C-Plus Serum or CELLTRESOR Ultimate Peptide Serum with peptides & vitamin C.
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