How to get rid of textured skin + even out your tone?
Rough patches, bumps, and other irregularities contribute to uneven complexion and can make you look older than you really are. It also makes doing your makeup a struggle, because all cosmetics are difficult to apply to textured skin. In many cases instead of having a flawless finish, your makeup ends up looking cakey, creased and can even emphasize the uneven texture more. If you’re frustrated, you are definitely not alone.
What causes texture + tone changes?
Unwanted changes in skin tone + texture can result from many causes from chronic sun damage, pollution, other environmental or internal stressors to your lifestyle (poor diet, smoking, not getting enough sleep…) as well as can be part of the natural aging process. Basically, anything that can affect the surface condition of your skin can determine your skin’s texture. While a number of these factors you cannot control, including heredity and chronological aging; there are also factors that you can manage.
SKIN BLOTCHINESS (dyschromia) means uneven skin tone meaning the mix of red, white and/or dark patches on your skin. Did you know? These blotchy patches of skin may become more visible when dead surface skin is not regularly exfoliated?
SKIN ROUGHNESS, TEXTURAL CHANGES can result from dryness, dehydration, slow cell turnover, decreased skin laxity and excess oil production leading to clogged + enlarged pores, bumps and the formation of scales and vascular + skin cell growths.
Textured skin includes skin with:
Solutions for textured skin
At Ici Paris we use clinically-proven techniques + therapies in conjunction with professional skin care to restore the natural tone and texture of the skin on all skin types. Improving the texture + tone of your skin is possible with the right approach and consistent treatment. A skincare regimen that includes cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing as well as sun protecting your skin is important.
Treatments that can smooth your complexion alone or synergistically:
microdermabrasion - when combined with facial you will get two birds with one stone: both exfoliation and hydration
Skin care products you can trust:
One of the most important concepts when it comes to dealing with textured skin - just like any other concerns - is being consistent with your skincare routine and using targeted treatments. This includes custom cleansers, serums, and moisturizers with specific ingredients to treat your skin.
CLEANSERS made with gentle ingredients to remove impurities like dirt, excess oil, and makeup are fundamental to getting the best look for your skin without stripping and leaving your skin too dry.
Regular EXFOLIATION is also important; choose gentle exfoliating products with special ingredients that smooth the surface of the skin and remove dead skin cells.
Finally, a SERUM and MOISTURIZER that reduces dehydration, dryness and roughness while replenishing the skin and leaving it well-hydrated is paramount to improving the look of textured skin and get flawless.