Uneven Texture

Rough or bumpy skin usually comes from dead skin cells building up, small clogged pores, dryness, sun damage and slower cell turnover as we age. Breakout scarring can add to it.

Most texture is on the surface, which is good news: regular exfoliation makes a real difference.

• Morning: a gentle cleanser, a hydrating moisturiser, then SPF
• Night: cleanse with a glycolic cleanser such as Reform Skincare Glycolic Acid Foaming Cleanser 120ml, then use a retinoid or an exfoliating treatment on alternate nights

Start with two or three exfoliating nights a week and build up. More is not better here.

• Help: glycolic and lactic acid, salicylic acid for bumps around pores, retinoids, urea and hyaluronic acid
• Make it worse: rough scrubs, picking, over exfoliating until skin stings and skipping moisturiser

Skin feels smoother after one or two weeks of gentle exfoliation. Bigger changes from a retinoid take eight to twelve weeks.

Yes, on separate nights. Retinoid one night, acid the next and a rest night if skin feels tight.

Exfoliated skin burns more easily, so wear SPF every morning.

If you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, skip retinoids and check with your doctor.

• Under €30: Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 100ml, a gentle peeling gel for smoother skin
• €30 to €60: Reform Skincare Glycolic Acid Foaming Cleanser 120ml or Image Skincare Ageless Total Resurfacing Masque 57g once a week
• Over €100: SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator 30ml, a serum that smooths and hydrates rough skin

Get in touch and tell us whether your skin feels rough, bumpy or flaky, and we will help you choose.