We’ve all been there, minding our own business, when we suddenly feel something on our faces that wasn’t there before. Maybe it’s dry, rough patches, enlarged open pores, active acne, or scars left behind post-acne. These are the bumps, flakes, and pits on your skin that are easy to feel and can be a little harder to see – that is until you apply makeup and texture is amplified by the cakey foundation.
Let’s be real here – textured, bumpy, and uneven skin can be a bit difficult to deal with for most of us. If you are one of those people and want to treat bumpy skin, you don’t have to wait till you can make it to your dermatologist. It’s all about finding out a routine that works for your specific skin needs and helps you feel and look your best. Here’s what you can start with now to make your skin look smoother.
Ingredients To Prioritise For Textured Skin
The type of ingredients will vary based on the cause of textured skin. However, for clogged pores, you should look for chemical exfoliants such as lactic acid, glycolic acid, retinoic acid, and salicylic acid. These ingredients help dissolve the dirt that’s clogging pores and encourage healthy cell turnover. If you have rough, dry skin from irritation, you want to look for thick emollients to help you repair the skin barrier. In addition to that, a good Vitamin C can also help reduce texture caused by acne scarring. For mild to moderate texture due to acne, we recommend exfoliating cleanser with salicylic acid and a moisturiser that contains ceramides and glycerine to help keep the skin barrier intact, plus hydrating hyaluronic acid. If you have moderate to severe texture, it’s best to see a dermatologist to discuss a regimen that includes a prescription retinoid.
Ingredients To Avoid If You Have Textured Skin
Be careful with physical exfoliants as they can be irritating and might make your skin even bumpier. Heavy silicones and oils that can cause congestion and drying alcohols should also be avoided.
The Ultimate Skincare Routine To Try For Bumpy Skin
Cleanse Your Face
You’ll want to wash your face both in the am and pm. Do not sleep without washing your face, especially if you have makeup and/or sunscreen on. Follow a double-cleansing ritual to take off your makeup by using an oil-based cleanser first, and then a water-based cleanser.
Exfoliate
Exfoliate your face once or twice a week with a chemical exfoliant – either an alpha hydroxy (AHA) acid or a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA).
Consider A Serum
Incorporate a collagen-boosting serum into your skincare routine. It’s a game-changer for textured skin when incorporated into a retinoid-centric skincare regimen.
Use A Retinoid At Night
Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A. They lead to increased cell turnover, speed up the elimination of sebum from the skin, loosen the connection between cells, and prevent Keratosis. It also inhibits the degradation of collagen while stimulating collagen production. Retinols prevent acne, even discolouration, unclog pores, smooth fine lines, and wrinkles, and control oil while thickening the deeper layer of skin whenever wrinkles get their start.
Use Moisturiser Every Day
Adding moisturiser to your face can help regulate sebum production.
Don’t Forget Sunscreen
Apply your sunscreen. This is an important step in protecting your skin against UVA and UVB rays.
Buh-Bye, bumpy skin!
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