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Pores & texture in your teens: the Korean approach

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⚡ Quick answer: Pores & texture in your teens: Hormonal oil production peaks and the barrier is generally robust — the risk at this stage is over-treating, not under-treating. The Korean approach leans on BHA (Salicylic), Niacinamide (B3), PHA (Gluconolactone), introduced one at a time and always finished with daily sunscreen.

Pores & texture in your teens: Hormonal oil production peaks and the barrier is generally robust — the risk at this stage is over-treating, not under-treating. The Korean approach leans on BHA (Salicylic), Niacinamide (B3), PHA (Gluconolactone), introduced one at a time and always finished with daily sunscreen.

What is different about this stage

Hormonal oil production peaks and the barrier is generally robust — the risk at this stage is over-treating, not under-treating.

What pores & texture looks like here

Visible pores, rough or bumpy texture.

Ingredients to lean on

🧽 BHA (Salicylic)🧫 Niacinamide (B3)🫧 PHA (Gluconolactone)🌙 Retinol🍋 AHA (Glycolic/Lactic)
⚠️ Be careful with: Pore-clogging heavy creams if oily
💡 Tip: BHA dissolves oil inside pores; niacinamide helps refine the look over weeks.

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.

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