Tips For Dull Skin

A dull complexion is a bit like the adage of autumn and winter: it can be recognized by its greyish colour, lack of radiance or more generally a heterogeneous complexion. There are many causes, most of the external, responsible for dull complexion. So what to do? We tell you everything about a dull complexion, from its origins to how to regain glowy skin.

Dull complexion: how do you identify it?

 In front of a mirror, it is not always easy to know if you have a dull complexion. To recognize it:

– See if the light bounces off your cheekbones: if so, your skin is well hydrated and you do not have a dull complexion. If you experience this loss of radiance, it is already a first indication of a dull complexion.

– Then look at the colour of your skin: is it uniform all over your face? If some areas are greyer, you probably have a dull complexion.

– Finally, if your features are tired, heavy bags and dark circles adorn your eyes, you are already more likely to have a dull complexion.

What are the causes of dull complexion?

A dull complexion is mainly due to oxidative stress: your body continually produces free radicals. These unstable molecules stabilise by attaching themselves to molecules in our skin: this action breaks the chains of molecules that make up our skin cells. It’s oxidation!

 Several external factors aggravate oxidative stress:

– Tobacco smoke is rich in pollutants and free radicals: it accelerates oxidative stress and contributes to skin fatigue.

– Pollution deposits particles on the skin which reduce the radiance of the latter. Pollutants also accelerate oxidative stress, being rich in free radicals.

– Lack of sleep decreases the elimination of toxins and cellular regeneration of the skin, which is intensified during the night: fatigue largely contributes to a dull complexion.

– Poor desquamation induces an accumulation of dead cells on the surface layer of the skin: the skin loses its radiance.

How to revive a dull complexion?

To prevent dull complexion, the first step is to clean the skin well: double cleansing is the most effective method. A vitamin C cleanser would do the work, as it perfects the cleaning of all the debris and prepares the skin for the following products. Pollution and dead cells are eliminated, the pores are unclogged. A good base for the radiance of the face is prepared.

The second cause of dull complexion is a buildup of dead cells on the outermost layer of the skin. To regain glowy skin, simply apply the charcoal peeling mask. The mask gently takes out blackheads, whiteheads and dead cells.

The serum that is concentrated in vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the most famous antioxidants, known to illuminate the face, homogenise the complexion and stimulate collagen production. It also acts on skin spots, whether they are age spots, sun or post-acne hyperpigmentation. Three drops with your usual moisturiser are enough to see effects in ten days.

 Regarding hydration, A lotion that moisturises the skin rich in antioxidants like vitamin C will do nice work. It promotes the radiance of the complexion for supple, soft and radiant skin.