When trying to achieve the skin of your dreams, uneven skin tone and skin texture are two main issues that we focus on, both are equally annoying however with the use of good makeup uneven skin tone can be masked whereas uneven skin texture can be amplified by applying makeup.
Keep reading for the best ingredients to combat textured skin for silky smooth skin.
What Is Textured Skin?
What does it even mean to have textured skin?
The texture of the skin refers to how the skin feels at the surface and how easily your fingers glide over it. You have heard of glowy glass skin? well its all to do with the texture.
Textured skin can be caused by anything from acne scarring, enlarged pores, raised bumps, and milia to fine lines and wrinkles.
Even though 100% silky smooth skin is close to impossible with the right skincare, active ingredients, and regular treatments you can get pretty close.
The key is to determine what the cause of the textured skin is and focus on treating that.
How To Improve Textured Skin
This will depend a lot on what is causing the textured skin in the first place, for example if your skin is bumpy due to acne this will need addressing first.
Check out the following to learn how to improve skin texture for silky soft skin.
1. Exfoliate Regularly
Exfoliating the skin removes dead skin cells from the surface of your skin.
This can be done using a chemical, physical of mechanical exfoliator.
Exfoliation buffs away dead skin cells that may have accumulated on the surface of the skin, unclogs pores, minimizes pore size (which in turn prevents them from getting clogged.)
It can also reduce breakouts from happening.
Exfoliating regularly also means that your skincare products are able to penetrate deeper which means that the active ingredients that you use are working that much harder.
The best form of exfoliation to get an even skin texture is by using chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid and salicylic acid.
You may have heard of the term AHA- this stands for alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid is one of the best AHA’s out there for exfoliating because it has such a small particle size it can easily penetrate the upper layer of the skin. A slightly milder option would be lactic acid. Check out this post on AHA’s
If you struggle with acne, a great option would be salicylic acid. Salicylic acid promotes gentle exfoliation by loosening and sloughing off dead skin cells. This process helps to reveal fresh, healthy skin underneath, leading to a smoother complexion and reducing the appearance of acne scars over time- it also helps to keep acne at bay.
2. Consider Using A Retinoid
Retinoids are an amazing active ingredient with a ton of skin benefits. One of which is smoothing out skin.
Retinoids work by increasing the turnover of skin cells at a faster rate than normal. This leads to an increase in collagen production, which smooths out fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
Retinoids are also a great acne-buster.
Check this Post on Retinol For Acne- The Complete Pharmacist’s Guide
By increasing the turn over of skin cells it basically means new skin is being formed faster- this means dead skin cells that cause clogging and worsen acne are being removed and it helps to keep pores clear meaning your other skin care products are more likely to work as there is a better chance of them actually interacting with skin cells.
3. Use serums with active ingredients that target the cause of your textured skin
Incorporating active ingredients that address the cause of your textured skin is key to silky smooth skin.
AHAs and BHAs help with clogged or enlarged pores, deep wrinkles, and rough, bumpy skin.
AHAs, such as glycolic acid and lactic acid, are chemical exfoliants that work by loosening and removing the outer layer of dead skin cells, revealing newer, smoother skin underneath. It is vital to start any new ingredient gradually- great skin is a marathon, not a race!
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin b3. Not only can it help to prevent acne, but it is also a great anti-inflammatory. It helps to smooth out skin texture due to it’s collagen- boosting properties. It also helps to regulate sebum production which can help to control acne, and therefore minimise post acne scarring that leads to textured skin. For more on this ingredient check this post WHAT IS NIACINAMIDE? | 11 BEST NIACINAMIDE PRODUCTS FOR FLAWLESS SKIN
Vitamin C is also essential for collagen synthesis. By promoting collagen synthesis, vitamin C helps to strengthen the skin’s structure, resulting in smoother and more resilient skin. Additionally, vitamin C helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin, preventing dryness and flakiness. A well-hydrated skin barrier is essential for maintaining smooth and supple skin texture.
4. Wear SPF All Year Around
The damage that the sun can do to our skin is unreal.
UV exposure dehydrates our skin, causes hyperpigmentation, and breaks down our collagen meaning we appear to age quicker.
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a primary cause of loss of skin elasticity and collagen, it also is key to preserving barrier function. A weakened skin barrier can result in dryness, roughness, and a compromised texture.
Even when the sun does not appear to be shining, it is still important to apply SPF of at least factor 50- your skin will thank you for it later.
4. Try Professional Treatments
Professional treatments can help to address specific concerns.
Depending on the cause of the textured skin this can be addressed by microneedling, chemical peels of dermaplanning.
The vampire facial in particular can help with smoothing our skin texture It combines proteins from your blood with micro-needling; check out this post for more info:
WHAT IS A VAMPIRE FACIAL? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRF
Speak to a specialist and get a treatment plan if this is something that you are considering.
