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My Imperfect Life
My Imperfect Life
Charley Williams-Howitt

EXPLAINED: What is sunscreen pilling and how do you prevent it - The Real Truth

woman applying sunscreen on pink background

Have you ever applied SPF and noticed that instead of it sinking into your skin, it kind of rolls up into rather annoying little balls or forms flakes instead? The technical term for this peculiar occurrence is called "sunscreen pilling".

The phrase is commonly associated with the bobbling of a sweater, but it can actually make its way into your skincare regime, too—annoying if it happens first thing in the morning, as usually, you’ll have to start your whole skincare routine again, meaning precious time, you best sunscreen for face and some of your favourite products are simply wasted. But there are several solutions to avoid this happening...

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