Does pilling decrease the effectiveness of my skincare?Updated a year ago
Pilling can decrease the effectiveness of your skincare, and it can also be a sign that you’re not using your products in an optimal way.
Once your products break down and clump, your skin may not absorb some of the beneficial ingredients in the formula. There’s certainly no chance that your skin is absorbing products evenly.
In the case of products intended to form a film, like sunscreen, the lack of even distribution means that you might be losing out on protection, which can lead to sun damage.
De-pilling your skincare routine
Skincare pilling crops up when you use skincare products that shouldn’t go together, without waiting for layers to sink in. While it is possible to use both water-based and oil-based products in the same routine, the key is to use thin layers and wait long enough that water-based steps can sink in.
Finally, consider whether your skincare routine is a little too long - the more steps, the higher the chances your skincare will clump up! This is only a small part of why we believe in highly curated skincare routines here at Protocol, and why we developed our highly targeted and streamlined Skin Renewing Line When you have just 2 or 3 steps in your morning or night routine, with each step offering several benefits, you can enjoy glowy, smooth skin, and a routine that won’t call for as much problem-solving!