Head to the shelves of your local Sephora and you’ll find shelves dedicated to pore care products. From a slew of acids, designed to slough off dead skin cells, to masks that help draw and absorb oil, the sheer array can be overwhelming. What actually works and what’s marketing hype? Can you inflict damage on your face if you’re too overzealous? And most importantly, why is everyone so obsessed with the idea of achieving smooth, poreless skin? To help parse through it all, Shereene Idriss M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Idriss Dermatology in New York City, helps break it down. Related Articles Like so many skin care products, separating claims from reality is tricky. “Pore care has become this massive umbrella term, and honestly, the industry loves that because it means they can sell you a lot of [stuff.] But let’s be clear: you cannot shrink your pores. Their size is largely genetic.…