This lepa acts like scaffolding for pores, firming the deeper skin matrix so pores hold their structure better. With every application, it strengthens the skin's internal support, shields against everyday damage, and restores cellular nourishment, so pores don’t slacken or stretch over time. Instead, they remain resilient, refined, and barely visible.

Pore clarity begins with balance. Lepa works like a quiet reset button, regulating oil at the source, gently re-acidifying the skin, and calming bacterial overgrowth that leads to inflamed, enlarged pores. It clears buildup at the surface without disrupting the skin’s moisture or biome, keeping pores smooth, calm, and free of congestion.

Dry, depleted skin makes pores appear sunken and stretched. This lepa delivers deep hydration and barrier repair in one go - flooding the skin with humectants and lipids, sealing them in with barrier-loving oils, and calming inflammation that weakens pore walls. The skin becomes plump, elastic, and more resistant to pore deformation.

The lepa polishes skin like a soft-focus lens - gently exfoliating dead cells, refining texture, and encouraging healthy turnover. It works on the microtexture of skin so light reflects evenly, and pores visually recede into the background. Skin looks clearer, tighter, and almost lit from within.

As the lepa sets, it forms a soft barrier that traps warmth and moisture, gently boosting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This warm, moist micro-climate mimics the skin’s natural healing state, speeding up detox and preparing skin to absorb nutrients better.

Occlusion softens the skin’s barrier lipids, making it more permeable without damaging it. This allows deeper delivery of essential nutrients like phytoactives, fatty acids, and lacto-compounds to skin cells.

The warmth boosts microcirculation, waking up capillaries for better oxygen and nutrient delivery. This energises skin cells, supports collagen production, and flushes out toxins—revitalising skin from within.

With the skin more receptive, it absorbs vitamins, enzymes, and herbal actives more efficiently. These nutrients target cell renewal, inflammation, pigmentation, and barrier repair for visibly healthier skin.

As the lepa dries, it helps restore the skin’s natural pH and seals in actives. Ferments and enzymes support good bacteria, reduce puffiness, and calm hidden inflammation that dulls the skin.

After removal, skin looks smoother, circulation stays high, and it’s primed for hydration. With cell activity boosted and the barrier reset, skin reflects light better—revealing a radiant glow.

The number and size of pores are largely determined by genetics, but what makes them visible is influenced by several external and internal factors like sebum production, skin elasticity, sun damage, and hydration. Pores become more noticeable when they’re stretched by excess oil, filled with debris, or when skin around them loses firmness. So while you can't shrink pores permanently, you can refine and tone their appearance by restoring skin structure and clearing blockages.

Each pore is actually the opening of a hair follicle and its attached oil gland. When excess sebum and keratinized (dead) skin cells accumulate, they form plugs inside the pore. This internal congestion stretches the pore wall from the inside out. If inflammation from acne or oxidation sets in (as with blackheads), the pore can become permanently dilated. Regular, gentle exfoliation (especially with lactic acid, enzymes, or clays) and oil balance are crucial to preventing this cycle.

As we age or get chronic sun exposure, collagen and elastin—key structural proteins—degrade. These proteins form the mesh that holds pore walls tight. When this scaffolding weakens, the skin around pores loses resilience and begins to sag, making pores look larger. This is why pore refinement must include collagen support through antioxidants, retinoids, and barrier-building nutrients like peptides, minerals, and lipids.

Healthy pores self-regulate by maintaining a balance between sebum secretion and epidermal turnover. However, harsh cleansing or overwashing can strip natural oils, causing reactive overproduction of sebum, which can clog and expand pores. Skin also functions best at a slightly acidic pH (~5.5). Using ingredients that restore pH (like fermented products or mild acids) helps tighten keratinocytes and supports the skin’s barrier, leading to refined, toned skin with less visible pores.

Heat, humidity, and even emotional stress increase vasodilation and sebum flow—causing pores to temporarily expand.