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If you’re human, you have skin texture.
It’s the natural byproduct of having skin to begin with.
Arm ourselves with knowledge and understanding what exactly causes uneven skin texture.
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Natural aging of the skin will also make the skin look duller.
Wondering how to nurture your skin to looking and feeling its best?
Meet the Experts
Get to the Source
No remedy can be truly effective if the problem persists.
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Assess your current skin concerns and give a shot to find the underlying cause.
It can also leave behind scarring and indentations long after the pimples have dried.
Dryness can make the skin feel coarse and rough," says Camp.
check that you’re exfoliating twice a week and target the areas that feel uneven.
Camp recommends reaching for either alacticorsalicylic acidformula.
Always Wear SPF
As Frank explained, sun exposure can cause uneven skin texture and pore size.
Address Your Existing Scars
Part of tackling uneven skin texture is maintenance.
Patience is key here, and you have to be diligent to see results.
Deeper scars may require a bit more firepower than topical products can provide.
“Scarring often requires the use of an in-office energy-based gear.
Microneedling, laser, and filler are examples of in-office treatments used to treat scarring,” explains Camp.
“Prescription retinoids tend to be stronger and more effective than over-the-counter retinols,” explains Camp.
“This is because they require fewer metabolic steps to reach their active state.”
One easy and effective way to quickly shed the top layer of skin is with achemical peel.
Look for an option that is gentle and nonabrasive to prevent the chance of damaging your skin.
Similar to microneedling, laser treatments produce results by creating tiny wounds to the skin to activate wound-healing pathways.
Gently run your finger across your skin.
If it’s rough or bumpy to the touch, that indicates your skin has an uneven texture.
Anything that can impact your skin’s surface condition is what will determine the texture.
For example, dry skin from winter months or sun-damaged skin in the summer.
As we age, the epidermis starts to thin.
This makes it easier for the layer to become damaged and more textured.
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