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Glossary · Condition

Pores

Not a fixed opening. Apparent size shifts with sebum activity, skin temperature, hydration and keratin.

Also written as: 모공
Caused by
Sebum

The sebaceous gland that widens a pore sits in the dermis. Cosmetics that act on the surface do not reach it.

When UV breaks down collagen and elastin in the dermis, the support around the pore loosens, so pores look wider even when sebum is not high.

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