Most people have heard of exfoliation. Few understand the biological process exfoliation is trying to support. Skin cell turnover quietly influences rough texture, dullness, KP and body-skin ageing long before these changes become visible.
If your skin feels moisturised but still looks rough, uneven or tired, hydration may not be the missing piece. Here's what dermatological science reveals about body skin renewal.
The instinct is to scrub. The follicle disagrees. A closer look at why physical exfoliation deepens the rough texture of keratosis pilaris, and what the follicle actually responds to.
If your skin still feels rough, bumpy or dotted after moisturising, the issue may be keratosis pilaris, strawberry legs or built-up dead skin. This guide explains why standard body lotions often fall short and how a targeted body formula with glycolic acid, urea and niacinamide can support visibly smoother-looking skin.
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