How to Prevent Skin Pilling, According to The Experts

You know that random sensation of flaky little balls forming on your face when you’re applying your skincare? Well, turns out it has a name: skin pilling (and it’s more common than you think). 

You know the struggle: the more you rub the product in, the more it balls and rolls back off your skin. But why does it happen? And how do you prevent it?

We spoke with Janette Ryan, skin expert and Head of Education at Vichy to talk all things pilling, prevention and prescription. And honestly, it was *enlightening*.

By Emily Kemp, 30 July 2022