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Anonymous wrote:Clarifying:
Myth: Your pores open and close.
Fact: This might just be the biggest misconception out there, egged on by talk of cold-water rinses that magically make pores slam shut, and steam facials that open them up again. Unfortunately, your pores don’t open and close like a doggie door. Here’s what does happen: Steam can help loosen the sebum that builds up inside pores. Once that sebum gets cleared out, pores appear smaller. (Yes, we said appear smaller.)
Question: how does this relate to the advice of using hydration no longer than 3 minutes after your bath for best results?
I hate to insert a serious answer in this hilarious thread, but: the moisterizer seals in the moisture on your skin, so you want to put it on before your skin is totally dry. For the same reason, you should pat dry, not rub with the towel (leaves more moisture behind).