Do Pores Really Open and Close? The Science Behind “Pore-Minimizing”

If you have ever heard that steam “opens your pores” or cold water “closes them,” you are not alone. These ideas show up everywhere online, yet they are not how skin actually works. At Brightside Esthetics in Huntington Beach, we teach clients the real science behind pores and what truly helps reduce their appearance. In this guide, you will learn what pores can and cannot do and the safest ways to achieve smoother, more refined-looking skin.