Clogged Skin Pore Woes? Here's How To Fix It

Posted By Melody Akhavan on June 2025

For many, conditions in their skin, including clogged pores, enlarged pores, and acne, can affect more than just the superficial. Often, it also takes a toll on one’s mental health, negatively affecting one’s self image, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.

Knowing this, it’s then important to find ways to fix or prevent these skin issues to also address the other concerns that arise from them. For example, one great way to solve clogged pores under the skin is to regularly exfoliate, made more effective by tools like the Dermasuri deep exfoliating mitt.

In this article, we’ll explore what clogged skin pores are, how they look like, their causes, and other predisposing factors that make an individual more susceptible to its development. We’ll also look into why exfoliation is a great way to prevent clogged pores, along with other well-rounded skin care steps.

What are Clogged Skin Pores?

Clogged skin pores is a condition in which the buildup of dead skin cells, sebum, or dirt can cause a blockage in your pores. This blockage can lead to a wide range of related skin problems, which are considered as usual symptoms of clogged skin, which include whiteheads, blackheads, and acne.

Who Gets Clogged Pores?

Anyone can get clogged pores under the skin, but there are some intrinsic factors that can predispose an individual to be more susceptible in getting clogged pores than others. Such factors include:

Genetic predisposition to produce more skin sebum than usual
Family history of clogged pores
Puberty (due to hormonal changes that can exacerbate oil production)

Exfoliating Can Help Prevent Clogged Skin Pores!

Exfoliating is one of the most effective yet oftentimes overlooked ways of preventing clogged skin. It can dislodge and remove dead skin cells that can clog pores. It helps prevent the buildup of sebum, dirt, makeup, or other foreign material to the pores due to dead skin cells, ultimately preventing the development of other skin conditions related to clogged pores like acne, whiteheads, and blackheads.

Dermasuri offers a wide range of products that are effective in deeply exfoliating the skin. To effectively prevent clogged pores in your face, we recommend using the Dermasuri Deep Exfoliating Face Scrub, made up of viscose rayon, to effectively remove dead skin cells without irritating the face.

It’s important to remember that clogged pores don't just happen on the face; it can also happen in other parts of the body. As such, we also recommend you to try our other products for a head-to-toe exfoliation, such as the:

Other Skin Care Tips for Preventing Clogged Pores

Of course, a holistic approach to preventing clogged pores is necessary, and regular exfoliation alone won’t do the trick. Here are some other skin care tips we recommend for clogged pore prevention:

Be mindful of your diet: Poor nutrition can contribute to the worsening of the clogging of pores and its related skin conditions, brought mainly by increased oil production and inflammation in the skin. A balanced diet made up mostly of fruits and vegetables encourages an overall better looking and healthier skin.
Cleanse and moisturize your face regularly: Consistently follow a skincare routine, even the most basic one where you cleanse and moisturize using products that are appropriate for your skin type and age. This can help in unclogging pores and preventing buildup.
Maintain good hygiene: Never prick your acne, nor touch your face with unwashed hands. This can introduce more dirt or harmful microorganisms that can further worsen your clogged pores and other related skin conditions.
Always wear clean, breathable clothes: Wear breathable clothes made of cotton, and make sure to always change to a fresher, cleaner clothing. This can help ease the symptoms related to clogged pores at the back.

Reveal Clearer and Brighter Skin With Dermasuri

Clogged pores is a skin issue caused by a blockage of pores from a mixture of trapped dead skin cells, sebum, dirt, and other foreign materials from the environment. This condition can manifest in a lot of other related skin concerns, including acne, whiteheads, and blackheads.

Meanwhile, consistently observing a well-rounded skin care routine, including regular exfoliation, is a great way to prevent clogged pores and its corresponding consequences.

At Dermasuri, we have specifically designed our products to pay homage to Eastern cleansing traditions while also modernizing the way we approach skincare. Our products follow the principles of traditional ways to exfoliate, while using high-quality, science-backed materials and formulations.

Shop now and browse through our selection of deep exfoliating gloves, body scrubs, and foot scrubs for a refreshing head-to-toe spa-like experience at home. Get yours today!