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3 March 2025


Dull Skin




Dull skin does not reflect light off of it’s surface. Dull and lifeless skin occurs when the skin’s surface is not smooth. The glowing skin or glass skin we all strive to attain is difficult to achieve if you have dehydrate dry skin. By its very nature, dry skin lacks glow and radiance because dead skin cells heap up on the skin’s surface which decreases light reflection. Dry skin is the reason dull skin occurs and gives skin a tired skin appearance. Radiant, glowing skin requires a smooth skin surface which only occurs when skin is well hydrated.



Using the best skin care products for your Baumann Skin Type is the best way to get rid of dull skin.




Dull Skin Meaning



The definition of dull skin is skin that is not radiant because it does not reflect light. This lack of light reflection causes a dull skin tone. Glowing skin occurs when light reflects off of a smooth surface. The good news is that dull and lifeless skin can be brightened very easily with exfoliation.




The lackluster skin improves immediately when the skin surface is smooth. If you would describe your skin as lackluster, tired, fatigued, lifeless, rough, or sallow, you most likely are dealing with dry skin.



Glowing Skin




Smooth, glowing skin exhibits diffuse reflectance, with the reflected light scattering isotropically in all directions to create a luminous radiance. The specular reflection off the stratum corneum’s surface follows Fresnel’s equations, relying on the refractive index differential between air (n=1) and the skin’s oily film (n≈1.5). The oil’s higher refractive index boosts the Fresnel reflectance, while the smooth surface topology allows for uniform reflection across the skin.



This even diffusion of reflected photons emanates from the skin with minimal directionality, bathing the surroundings with a soft homogenous glow. The smooth surface minimizes surface scattering, allowing more forward scattering into the deeper dermal layers. This subsurface scattering lends additional translucency, with the backscattered photons further brightening the skin’s luminous appearance.




Smooth, glowing skin reflects light evenly and beautifully. When light hits the skin, some of it is absorbed while the rest is reflected back. With smooth skin, the reflected light is diffuse, scattering evenly in all directions to create a radiant glow. The even surface allows the light to reflect uniformly off the oily film covering the skin. The more uniform the reflection, the more glowy and luminous the skin appears.



Physics of Glowing Skin




Smooth, glowing skin exhibits diffuse reflectance, with the reflected light scattering isotropically in all directions to create a luminous radiance. The specular reflection off the stratum corneum’s surface follows Fresnel’s equations, relying on the refractive index differential between air (n=1) and the skin’s oily film (n≈1.5). The oil’s higher refractive index boosts the Fresnel reflectance, while the smooth surface topology allows for uniform reflection across the skin.



This even diffusion of reflected photons emanates from the skin with minimal directionality, bathing the surroundings with a soft homogenous glow. The smooth surface minimizes surface scattering, allowing more forward scattering into the deeper dermal layers. This subsurface scattering lends additional translucency, with the backscattered photons further brightening the skin’s luminous appearance.




Physics of Dull Skin



In contrast, dull skin exhibits non-uniform reflectance and increased heterogeneous surface scattering. An uneven surface topology causes irregular Fresnel reflections as light refracts off the various contours. Shadowing occurs in the crevices while highlights appear on the bumps and flakes. This creates a patchy luminance with alternating darker and lighter regions.




Rougher skin also scatters light erratically at the surface due to the disrupted stratum corneum. The increased surface scattering prevents forward propagation of photons into the deeper tissue. This loss of subsurface scattering leaves the skin opaque and lusterless. Areas of hyperpigmentation also exhibit greater absorption from higher melanin content. The combination of haphazard surface reflectance, increased surface scattering, and irregular absorption by melanin chromophores culminates in a duller, lifeless skin appearance.



Dull, Dry Rough Skin




In contrast to glowing skin, dull looking skin does not reflect light evenly. An uneven skin surface disrupts the uniform diffusion of reflected light. Bumps, crevices, flakes, and rough patches refract the light sporadically. The scattered reflection creates a duller look.



Dull skin tends to lack sufficient oil as well. (This one of the many reasons that an oily skin type is considered healthier than a dry skin type.) With less sebum covering the surface, there is less uniform light reflection. The light hits the uneven bare skin directly rather than reflecting off a smooth oily surface. The uneven reflection scatters the light heterogeneously, creating darker and lighter patches.




The heterogeneous absorption and irregular reflection off rough, uneven skin leads to a duller, less luminous appearance.



Signs of Dull Skin




Dull skin has a rough surface. If you rub a smooth silk scarf across the surface, you may be able to hear some friction if your skin is very rough. Other signs of rough skin are the clothes catching on the skin, skin thickening, a yellow color to the skin if skin is a light color, or if the skin is dark, an ashy grey color.You can feel dull skin. It does not have a smooth frictionless texture.



What Does Dry, Dull Skin Look Like?




Dull skin looks lined and yellow or in darker skin types , it will have an ashy appearance.



When viewed up close with a magnifying lens or a dermatoscope, dull skin looks like shingles on a roof that are curled up on the edges.


The roughness seen on the skin occurs when the keratinocytes in the upper layer of the skin curl up on the ends due to dehydration.

How to Brighten Dull Skin?

Dull skin may be partially caused by an uneven skin tone and areas of hyperpigmentation.

Areas of darker pigmentation like freckles or acne scars that contain melanin absorb more light than surrounding skin, disrupting the uniform reflection. There is more to dull skin remedies than simply drinking more water or applying a “good” moisturizer.

So the best way to make dull skin glow is to even out any uneven pigmentation with skin lighteners, hydrate with moisturizers, and consider emollients such as peptides and saccharides to help smoote the skin’s surface. Humectants such as heparan sulfate, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid can also help skin glow by pulling water to the skin’s surface.

The best way to keep skin glowing is to use the correct skin care products for your Baumann Skin Type to even skin tone, normalize sebum levels, and repair the skin barrier.

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Optical Effects of Moisturizers

Moisturizers help hydrate the skin, filling in cracks and smoothing the uneven surface texture. This hydration improves the optical properties of the skin in several ways. First, moisturizers decrease light scattering at the surface by filling in crevices that would otherwise reflect light haphazardly. The smoother surface creates a more uniform surface for light reflection.

Second, moisturizers increase translucency by allowing more light penetration into deeper skin layers. With proper hydration, the stratum corneum scatters less light at the surface. More light can then travel through to the thicker viable epidermis and dermis below. This makes the skin appear more translucent.

As light penetrates deeper, it also reflects off the blood vessels in the dermis. This lends a more pinkish hue to well hydrated skin. The increased blood flow improves circulation, bringing blood closer to the surface. The additional blood chromophores in the light path absorb more green hues, contributing to a pinker skin tone.

Overall, decreased surface scattering and increased translucency from skin moisturization combine to make the complexion appear more luminous and radiant. Proper hydration promotes a more even light reflection off the skin’s surface as well as beneath its surface. This creates a healthy skin glow that showcases the skin’s natural beauty.

Optical Effects of Peptides

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, often containing over 500 daltons, that are too large to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. When applied topically in skin care products, these peptides aggregate and form a protective coating on the skin’s surface. This surface film smooths over the rough contours and fills in fine lines, acting as an emollient. The peptide coating optically evens out the microtopography of the stratum corneum. This allows for more uniform surface reflection and less irregular refraction of light. The optimized reflectance gives the skin a smoother, glowier appearance. The filling in of crevices also decreases surface scattering, increasing translucency. Additionally, the peptide film helps retain hydration in the stratum corneum through its occlusive properties. This further increases moisture content and plumps up the skin, improving light diffusion. The optical benefits of enhanced reflectance, decreased scattering, and increased hydration explain why peptides are popular anti-aging ingredients to help treat dull, tired-looking skin.

Optical Effects of Saccharides

Saccharides like sorbitol, glucose, fructose, and trehalose are hygroscopic substances that attract and bind water molecules. When included in skin care formulations, these saccharides hydrate the stratum corneum through their humectant properties. The increased water content plumps up the skin, smoothing out the rough texture. Saccharides also form a protective coating on the skin’s surface that helps seal in moisture. This surface film fills in crevices and evens out the skin topography. The optical result is decreased surface scattering and increased translucency as light can penetrate deeper with less refraction. The specular reflection off the saccharide coating also becomes more uniform compared to the irregular reflection off rough, dry skin.

Additional saccharides like polysaccharides, saccharide isomerate, and sacran provide a sheer protective layer with similar optical benefits. The enhanced reflectance, reduced scattering, and improved hydration from saccharide ingredients help restore a healthy, dewy, luminous glow to dull, lackluster skin.

What Causes Dull Skin?

Using the wrong skincare products for your skin type is the most likely cause of dull skin. This is because using the wrong products can lead to dehydration of the skin or abnormal follicular keratinization.

Dull skin is caused when the surface of the stratum corneum of the upper epidermis is not smooth as seen in the image below.

heaped up cells on skin surface cause dull skin

Other causes of dull skin are:

Genetics

Pollution

Stress

Poor diet, lack of nutrients or lack of fats in the diet. We see this in vegans often who do not get enough omega 3 fatty acids in their diet

Medication

Over exfoliation (yes you can over do it!)

Using the wrong skin care products for your Baumann Skin Type

Retinol Causes Dull Skin

Dull skin can occur temporarily when beginning retinoids. After 1 month on retinoids, the top layer of the skin gets more compact and the shine of the skin is increased. So- if you are on retinoids- hang in there. Your skin will be radiant soon. Do not exfoliate very often when beginning retinoids because that will increase the side effects. Once your skin is acclimated to retinoids, they will make the stratum corneum skin layer more compact and your skin will glow.

Which Layer of the Skin Causes Dull Sallow Skin?

Dull skin is caused by the top layer of our skin, the epidermis. The uppermost layer of the epidermis, called the stratum corneum (SC) is the part of the skin that causes dull skin.

When the uppermost SC skin layer stops functioning properly, it becomes easier for skin to experience TEWL (transepidermal water loss; the measure of water evaporating out of the skin) . The amount of TEWL is in direct relation to how well your lipid skin barrier is working. An impaired skin barrier causes increased TEWL which causes dull lifeless skin.

How to Get Rid Of Dull Dry Skin?

Have you been in a mall or public area and had the pushy sales people come up an insist upon demonstrating a new skin care product to you? The sales person puts a cream on the back of your hand and rubs it in circles. Once they wipe it they show you how soft and radiant your skin is. This is a very popular sales technique. What they are doing is exfoliating your stratum corneum, leaving the skin smoother and more radiant. The glowing skin is instant- and often results in a sale.

You can get glowing radiant skin without having to purchase an expensive skin care products. Here are some dermatologist-recommended- toners to exfoliate your skin and get rid of any dullness:

PCA Skin Nutrient Toner

$46.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Smoothing Toner

$48.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Equalizing Toner

$38.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner

$38.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Brighten It 10% Lactic Acid Solution

$62.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Restore It 7.5% Glycolic Exfoliator

$62.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Toner

$25.99

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Nutrient Toner

$46.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Smoothing Toner

$48.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Equalizing Toner

$38.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner

$38.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Brighten It 10% Lactic Acid Solution

$62.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Restore It 7.5% Glycolic Exfoliator

$62.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Toner

$25.99

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Nutrient Toner

$46.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Smoothing Toner

$48.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Equalizing Toner

$38.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner

$38.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Brighten It 10% Lactic Acid Solution

$62.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Restore It 7.5% Glycolic Exfoliator

$62.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Toner

$25.99

Add to Cart

Ingredients to get Glowing Skin

Ingredients that can be used to exfoliate dull skin to make it glow are:

Enzymes like pumpkin or papaya enzymes

Polyhydroxyacid

Jojoba beads

Retinoids

Sugar is a strong exfoliator but can be very harsh on the skin

Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic acid are a popular exfoliating ingredient that can be used to treat dull skin. AHAs can be found in masks, creams that are used overnight, or in toners.

Here are some creams with hydroxyacids that can be used overnight:

Replenix Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Cream

$42.50

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Cream

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Dry

$78.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Cream

$42.50

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Cream

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Dry

$78.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Cream

$42.50

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Cream

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Dry

$78.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm

$95.00

Add to Cart

Best Products to Treat Dull Dry Skin

These are the products that I recommend to my patients who have dull skin and want it to glow. If you are going to be shooting video, you may not want you skin to glow too much, which some beauty writers call “glass skin”. So these products are best when you are not planning to be videoed in the next 24 hours. (Or you can apply facial powder to reduce the shine under bright lights that occurs when skin is as smooth as glass.)

Exfoliating Cleansers

These smooth the skin and give a glow that should last 1-2 days.

Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash

$32.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser

$32.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel

$45.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

$54.00

Out of Stock

ClarityRx Down + Dirty Detoxifying Charcoal Microexfoliant

$37.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Get Clean Crushed Bamboo Exfoliator

$37.00

Add to Cart

Filorga SCRUB & MASK Exfoliating Bubble Mask

$64.00

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Ultra-Fine Facial Scrub

$19.99

Out of Stock

Murad Vita-C Exfoliating Facial

$79.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser

$45.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash

$32.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser

$32.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel

$45.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

$54.00

Out of Stock

ClarityRx Down + Dirty Detoxifying Charcoal Microexfoliant

$37.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Get Clean Crushed Bamboo Exfoliator

$37.00

Add to Cart

Filorga SCRUB & MASK Exfoliating Bubble Mask

$64.00

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Ultra-Fine Facial Scrub

$19.99

Out of Stock

Murad Vita-C Exfoliating Facial

$79.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser

$45.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash

$32.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser

$32.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel

$45.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

$54.00

Out of Stock

ClarityRx Down + Dirty Detoxifying Charcoal Microexfoliant

$37.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Get Clean Crushed Bamboo Exfoliator

$37.00

Add to Cart

Filorga SCRUB & MASK Exfoliating Bubble Mask

$64.00

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Ultra-Fine Facial Scrub

$19.99

Out of Stock

Murad Vita-C Exfoliating Facial

$79.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Cleanse As Needed 10% Glycolic Cleanser

$45.00

Add to Cart

Hydroxyacid creams

AHAS can smooth skin but do not use them when beginning a new retinoid cream.

This are low strenght:

Vichy LiftActiv B3 Serum Dark Spots & Wrinkles Anti-Aging Serum

$39.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cream

$120.00

Out of Stock

PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum

$112.00

Out of Stock

Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate

$43.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Cream

$42.50

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals C + AHA

$145.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

$96.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made AHA+BHA Peel Pads

$45.00

Add to Cart

Vichy LiftActiv B3 Serum Dark Spots & Wrinkles Anti-Aging Serum

$39.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cream

$120.00

Out of Stock

PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum

$112.00

Out of Stock

Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate

$43.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Cream

$42.50

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals C + AHA

$145.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

$96.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made AHA+BHA Peel Pads

$45.00

Add to Cart

Vichy LiftActiv B3 Serum Dark Spots & Wrinkles Anti-Aging Serum

$39.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cream

$120.00

Out of Stock

PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum

$112.00

Out of Stock

Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate

$43.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Pigment Expert

$48.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 10% Resurfacing Cream

$42.50

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals C + AHA

$145.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

$96.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made AHA+BHA Peel Pads

$45.00

Add to Cart

These are medium strength

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Cream

$95.00

Add to Cart

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream

$48.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Resurfacing Cream 10% Deluxe Mini

$26.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Glicoisdin 15 Moderate Exfoliating Glycolic Acid Face Gel

$76.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Cream

$95.00

Add to Cart

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream

$48.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Resurfacing Cream 10% Deluxe Mini

$26.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Glicoisdin 15 Moderate Exfoliating Glycolic Acid Face Gel

$76.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

$95.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Cream

$95.00

Add to Cart

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream

$48.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Resurfacing Cream 10% Deluxe Mini

$26.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Glicoisdin 15 Moderate Exfoliating Glycolic Acid Face Gel

$76.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte

$95.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

$95.00

Add to Cart

These are high strength for rough dull skin on the body:

Replenix Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream

$47.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Dry

$78.00

Add to Cart

Masks

Here are some exfoliating masks that can be used 2-3 times a week to make dull skin glow:

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

$54.00

Out of Stock

Jan Marini Proteolytic Enzymes Skin Zyme

$85.00

Add to Cart

Meder Beauty Enzy-Peel Double-action Exfoliating Mask

$115.00

Add to Cart

Osmosis Skincare Autumn Spice Enzyme Mask – Limited Edition

$50.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Live + Be Well Probiotic Pink Himalayan Salt Mask

$40.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Sleep It Off Mask

$127.00

Add to Cart

DefenAge 2-Minute Reveal Masque

$58.00

Add to Cart

Filorga SCRUB & MASK Exfoliating Bubble Mask

$64.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Professional-C Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask 30%

$89.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Revitalizing Mask

$72.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

$54.00

Out of Stock

Jan Marini Proteolytic Enzymes Skin Zyme

$85.00

Add to Cart

Meder Beauty Enzy-Peel Double-action Exfoliating Mask

$115.00

Add to Cart

Osmosis Skincare Autumn Spice Enzyme Mask – Limited Edition

$50.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Live + Be Well Probiotic Pink Himalayan Salt Mask

$40.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Sleep It Off Mask

$127.00

Add to Cart

DefenAge 2-Minute Reveal Masque

$58.00

Add to Cart

Filorga SCRUB & MASK Exfoliating Bubble Mask

$64.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Professional-C Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask 30%

$89.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Revitalizing Mask

$72.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

$54.00

Out of Stock

Jan Marini Proteolytic Enzymes Skin Zyme

$85.00

Add to Cart

Meder Beauty Enzy-Peel Double-action Exfoliating Mask

$115.00

Add to Cart

Osmosis Skincare Autumn Spice Enzyme Mask – Limited Edition

$50.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Live + Be Well Probiotic Pink Himalayan Salt Mask

$40.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx Sleep It Off Mask

$127.00

Add to Cart

DefenAge 2-Minute Reveal Masque

$58.00

Add to Cart

Filorga SCRUB & MASK Exfoliating Bubble Mask

$64.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Professional-C Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask 30%

$89.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Revitalizing Mask

$72.00

Out of Stock

Natural Ways To Treat Dull Skin

Honey, natural enzyme exfoliants, and oils are the best organic and natural ways to make dull skin glow.

CO2Lift GLOW Facial Oil

$125.00

Add to Cart

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

$27.00

Add to Cart

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Riche Multi-Purpose Oil

$46.00

Out of Stock

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

$26.00

Out of Stock

VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Oil’s Well Nurturing Do-It-Oil

$40.00

Out of Stock

Nuxe Prodigieux Huile de Douche Shower Oil

$18.00

Out of Stock

ClarityRx Glimmer of Hope Shimmering Facial Oil

$58.00

Add to Cart

CO2Lift GLOW Facial Oil

$125.00

Add to Cart

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

$27.00

Add to Cart

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Riche Multi-Purpose Oil

$46.00

Out of Stock

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

$26.00

Out of Stock

VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Oil’s Well Nurturing Do-It-Oil

$40.00

Out of Stock

Nuxe Prodigieux Huile de Douche Shower Oil

$18.00

Out of Stock

ClarityRx Glimmer of Hope Shimmering Facial Oil

$58.00

Add to Cart

CO2Lift GLOW Facial Oil

$125.00

Add to Cart

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

$27.00

Add to Cart

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Riche Multi-Purpose Oil

$46.00

Out of Stock

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

$26.00

Out of Stock

VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Oil’s Well Nurturing Do-It-Oil

$40.00

Out of Stock

Nuxe Prodigieux Huile de Douche Shower Oil

$18.00

Out of Stock

ClarityRx Glimmer of Hope Shimmering Facial Oil

$58.00

Add to Cart

Best Skin Care Routine For Dull Skin

Heaped up dead skin cells on the skin’s surface do more than cause dull skin- they also prevent penetration of important skincare ingredients. Proper exfoliation will encourage better penetration of the repairing and nourishing ingredients dry skin needs.

There are many ways to exfoliate dull skin, however, it is best to know your skin type because sensitive skin types can get irritated from over exfoliation. Inflammation can lead to hyperpigmentation and more dehydration.

So- the best way to treat dull skin addresses the causes of dull skin by using the right skincare routine for your skin type. If you consistently use the best skincare for your skin type, dull skin will be in your past but not your future.

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.
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