Large pores/ coarse skin

[minniemummy0]

Hi all

So since having a baby (a year ago) my skin has taken on a really coarse appearance. It just looks so dull and lifeless. I can also easily see enlarged pores though I don’t get spots. It’s not particularly dry or oily, it just looks really... dead and coarse. I’m not sure I’m explaining this well but I really need some tips and you all seem to have a lot of knowledge! My whole face seems to have changed to be honest, it just seems kind of a funny shape (maybe from gaining weight?) but the texture/appearance of my skin is really depressing me!

Holland and Barrett have a sale on at the moment, so I went in today and restocked a few things that definitely work for me. I think these two would work for your skin:

www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/manuka-doctor-brightening-facial-oil-60010278?skuid=010278

(The above one definitely visibly brightens your skin..the low reviews are because the smell is so odd. Sort of like cooking olive oil. But noone says it does not work)

www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/dr-organic-manuka-honey-rescue-cream-60083586?skuid=083586

I swear by Paula's Choice BHA and AHA products as well. They are amazing and give quick results.

I discovered these through Mumsnet - people were raving about them and it turns out they are properly life-changing. Often Aazon do very good deals. I think they’re on a BOGOF in Sperdrug at the moment too. I use these at night every 2-3 days, then Clinique clarifying lotion in the morning to sweep the dead skin cells away that the pads have dissolved. My pores are definitely less visible and my whole face looks brighter.