Why do enlarged pores look bigger in summer?

Sun on your face. Warm days. More time outside. Great for your mood, but your skin has a lot to deal with. Do you notice your skin getting shiny faster in summer? That your make-up does not stay put as well? Or that visible pores suddenly seem more noticeable? You are not the only one.

Your pores cannot literally become bigger or smaller because of heat. What does happen: at higher temperatures, your skin often produces more sebum. Combine that with sweat, SPF, make-up and outdoor dirt, and pores can become clogged more quickly. This makes them stand out more. Especially with enlarged pores on the face, you will often notice this on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead.

The size of your pores is largely determined by genetics. So you cannot permanently shrink enlarged pores. What you can do: visibly refine the appearance of pores. The LOOkX Solution pore minimiser has been specially developed for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin moods. The formula helps refine visible pores, regulate excess sebum production and reduce build-up of dirt and blackheads.

Thanks to its lightweight texture, it absorbs quickly and leaves your skin feeling silky soft. Ideal for warm days when your skin becomes shiny more quickly or feels unsettled.

• Larch mushroom extract helps normalise sebum production and visibly refine pores.
• Sodium hyaluronate forms a lightweight film on the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
• Vita light creates a mattifying second skin and helps address the causes of enlarged pores.

Want to keep your skin fresh, even and balanced this summer? Combine the LOOkX Solution pore minimiser with the nourishing day and night cream from the LOOkX Solution line.

The LOOkX Solution cream helps support the skin barrier and maintain moisture balance. This makes it the ideal addition to the LOOkX Solution pore minimiser. Skin that is well cared for and balanced often looks calmer, smoother and more even, making visible pores less noticeable.

Receive a temporary* LOOkX Solution pore minimiser 10 ml as a gift with the purchase of a LOOkX Solution cream 50 ml or a LOOkX Solution pore minimiser 40 ml!

That way, you always have your summer favourite close at hand. Perfect for your handbag, weekend bag or hand luggage.

*Promotion period runs from 23 June 2026 until 7 August 2026.

• Why do my pores look bigger in summer?
  Pores do not actually become bigger because of heat. They can, however, appear more visible. At higher temperatures, your skin often produces more sebum. Combined with sweat, SPF and make-up, pores can become clogged more quickly, making enlarged pores on the face stand out more.
  
  
• Can you shrink enlarged pores?
  The size of your pores is largely determined by genetics. That means you cannot permanently shrink pores. What you can do is help visibly refine the appearance of pores by regulating excess sebum, cleansing the skin properly and using the right skincare.
  
  
• Which skin is more prone to visible pores?
  At LOOkX, we prefer to talk about skin moods. Your skin is constantly changing under the influence of factors such as the weather, stress and your lifestyle. In summer, you may experience a more oily, shiny or blemish-prone skin mood more quickly. That is when pores often become more noticeable.
  
  
• What helps with enlarged pores and shiny skin?
  Choose lightweight, targeted skincare that helps regulate excess sebum and leaves the skin looking more matte. The Solution pore minimiser helps visibly refine pores and gives the skin a fresh, even finish. Combine with the Solution cream for long-lasting care and balance.