Can acne-focused cosmetic products also help with managing pores?

BHA (Salicylic acid) is a key ingredient used in functional cosmetics to help alleviate acne-prone skin due to its effectiveness in reducing redness and inflammation. Since it is an oil-soluble acid, it can effectively cleanse sebum within the pores. Therefore, acne-focused cosmetic products that contain BHA can be beneficial for oily skin types where excessive sebum production can lead to solidified sebum and impurities inside the pores, resulting in enlarged pores. Apart from BHA, most functional ingredients found in acne-focused cosmetic products help prevent the formation of comedones due to pore clogging, so they can be considered helpful in managing pores.