What’s the cause of my dull complexion?
The appearance of the skin is said to be dull is among the most devastating things, especially if you take care of it particularly well. On some days, the ball is just not working, and if you’ve ever noticed your skin appearing less vibrant or even gray, it’s likely caused by this, and how you can prevent it from happening again!
Stress
Work taking over your responsibilities? Having a rowdy party with someone? Not having enough sleep and also burning the candle’s ends? It all culminates and demonstrates your face. If you’re recognizing that daily stress is having an effect on you, here’s a simple method on how to help your skin regain its radiance.
Use a cream-based cleanser and massage the product into your skin; don’t be shy, apply a significant amount of pressure and utilize circular motions over the entire face. The pressure and motion will increase your circulation blood, and will bring it to the surface of your skin, this will appear larger and more full.
Do not be concerned if the above method is not your cup of tea, you can always attempt to cleanse with a microfiber cloth or flannel, both of these have a harder time than direct contact with the skin, but still are gentle enough to avoid irritation.
As your skin appears dull due to stress, this is the ideal time to take care of yourself by having a professional facial. Why not just enjoy yourself?
Theumulation of dead cell skin layers
Imagine a tabletop covered in dust, you can’t see the beautifully carved wood beneath the debris. Similarly, the same applies to your skin: dead skin cells are naturally removed from the skin, but a lot of the time there is a buildup that causes the skin to have a dull appearance and lack of radiance. Here is how you can regrow some health in your face.
Be sure to utilize a scrubger approximately once per week to Remove any remaining dead cells from your face. The exfoliating effect of Procoal’s facial scrub is beneficial to all skin types, as you can reduce the intensity of the scrub by increasing the amount of water added to the face prior to application.
Instead of a scrub, you could also utilize a liquid exfoliate like an AHA or BHA, these are simple and easy to implement, you can pour them onto a cotton ball and use it across the face without any concern for the eyes. Allow the acids to complete their task, you don’t have to overexercise the product excessively. You may observe on the disc a few grayish particles, these are the dead cells of the skin!
Pollution
Now I understand that you’re all occupied and the concept of remaining inside for the remainder of your days seems absurd, but sadly, pollution has an effect on the skin that causes inflammation and impairs the skin’s moisture barrier. Also, pollution causes free radicals to reach the surface, these radicals lead to the damaging collagen and thus cause wrinkles. To maximize the safety of the skin while still maximizing its beauty, do the following.
PM: Remove all of your makeup, then dual cleanse the skin using a brush or cloth, choose a more powerful tool than your hands and try a face brush or muslin cloth for a deep cleanse of the skin.
AM: I’ve personally found that acne affects the skin’s microorganisms, this is why I personally enjoy using vitamin C to bring back the skin’s microorganisms and even out the skin’s tone.
Dehydration
Any skin type can become dehydrated, although drinking sufficient water typically has a positive effect on your overall health, it can also lack the necessary moisture for the skin. Dehydrated skin is gray, dull and has a greater number of lines on the face! Here’s how to battle dehydration.
Use a Hyaluronic acid, which is typically found in serums. This acid is part of your skin’s secretions, it will literally drink up your serums. Use it in the morning to have a super-fatigued and dewy appearance on the skin, it also serves as a great start to applying flawless makeup.
Also, always hydrate, even if your skin is oily. Selecting emollients will produce a hydrating film on your skin that will also trap moisture.
Being overly exposed to the sun
Yes, you deduced it correctly, I will tell you something that everyone knows, but I still find it shocking how many of you still allow your skin to be exposed to too much sunlight! When your skin is over-exposed to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, it will have a mottled appearance and will also have a dull, over-pigmented (or dark) skin tone. I have two methods of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful radiation.
This one is relatively simple to understand, I’m not trying to sound too similar to Baz Luhrmann, but I do wear a suncreener. Daily wear it if you’re in the sun or not, you don’t have to be on a trip to concern yourself with the sun’s effects on the skin, such as premature aging or dark spots.
Using a retinol product during the night will facilitate the evening of the skin’s tone, but don’t utilize it during the day because the ultraviolet rays will break it down and render it useless, instead, save it for later on! You can also combine your retinol with a vitamin C supplement for a powerful combination of pigment!
Here you have examples of the reasons your skin appears to have lost its glow, there are also multiple other factors to consider, including hormonal imbalance, poor diet and ill health, but using the information I’ve provided will be the most simple way to regrow the radiance in your face in just a few minutes!
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
