Why do small balls appear when applying sunscreen over facial treatment?

How to apply your facial products correctly

When Your Skincare Routine Isn't Quite Right

I'm sure it's happened to you before: you do your skincare routine, apply your treatment, and when you put on sunscreen, small pills start to appear on your skin.

This phenomenon is known as "pilling," and although it can be very annoying, it doesn't necessarily mean the product is bad or damaging to your skin.

Why does it happen?

The causes can be different:

• Too many layers of product: When we accumulate serum, cream, treatments, and sunscreen, some textures may not blend well.
• Formulas that don't work well together: Certain ingredients, silicones, or film-forming agents can cause products to peel off when rubbed in.
• Not leaving enough time between products: Each cosmetic needs a few minutes to settle and properly form its film on the skin.
• Excessive product: Applying more than necessary in the previous layers can cause pilling.
• How to apply it: repeatedly rubbing the skin can cause the product to build up and flake off.

How to prevent breakouts?

The key is to keep things simple, respect absorption times, and choose compatible products.

After applying your facial treatment, let it absorb completely before applying sunscreen. When it's time to protect your skin, spread it gently, avoiding excessive massaging.

And remember: sunscreen isn't optional. It's essential for protecting your skin from solar radiation and preventing photoaging.

At Montmeliher, we believe in a personalized routine.

Not all skin types need the same products, and not all combinations work the same way.

At Montmeliher, we analyze your skin's needs and help you select and combine the right products, also advising you on how and when to use them.

Because skincare isn't about applying lots of products, but about using the right ones, in the right order, and adapted to your skin's needs at every stage.

Does your sunscreen pill when you apply it? Come to Montmeliher and let's review your skincare routine together.