How to get rid of dull complexion and look 5 years younger

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• What complexion is considered normal
• Causes of dull skin
• Is it possible to restore a healthy color to your skin at home
• Cleanse your skin properly
• Don’t forget about quality hydration
• Protect your skin from the sun
• Use cosmetics with vitamin C
• Lead a healthy lifestyle
• Restoring complexion using cosmetic procedures

Healthy skin is associated with firmness, elasticity, clarity and radiance. However, many have to deal with dryness, wrinkles and inflammation. Another common problem that people turn to cosmetologists for is dull complexion. As soon as an advertisement says the slogan “your skin will glow from the inside,” many people run to the mirror to check if their skin is glowing. In this article, we collected the opinions of IDN Cosmetics experts, who talked about what complexion is considered normal, why it fades and how to deal with it.

What complexion is considered normal

The quality of skin primarily depends on the state of health. It is considered normal if:

• has a uniform flesh color;
• has a smooth surface and natural shine;
• reflects light well;
• normally moisturized.

If pathological changes occur in the body, the skin begins to peel off, lose elasticity, and acquire an unhealthy shade. At the same time, dead cells accumulate on it, which form a kind of shell. This is the main reason for the pale gray or gray tint. In such cases, they say that the skin has become dull.

Causes of dull skin

The process that is accompanied by the formation of a shell of dead cells and scales on the skin is called keratosis. It is the first and main cause of color change. It is most often called:

• improper care (irregular care, use of scrubs and peels of inappropriate composition, improper application of cosmetics);
• lack of sleep;
• constant fatigue;
• bad habits (smoking, alcohol abuse, etc.);
• unbalanced diet.

When you smoke and eat unhealthy foods in your diet, your blood begins to circulate more slowly. As a result, tissues and organs stop receiving oxygen and nutrients, which affects the condition of the skin.

Oxidative stress is another common cause of dull complexion. It is a consequence of hypo- and avitaminosis D and iron deficiency. Typically, the level of these blood components decreases due to poor nutrition, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, strict diets and age-related changes.

In searching for the cause of the loss of natural shine of the skin, we must not forget about hormonal disorders. With an imbalance of hormones and pathologies of the endocrine system, hyperpigmentation may develop and a pale gray or gray tint may appear.

Is it possible to restore a healthy color to your skin at home

The first stage in the fight against gray complexion is proper care at home. You should have at your disposal cosmetics with high-quality composition that will help cleanse, moisturize the skin and make it radiant again. IDN Cosmetics experts gave simple tips that will help you fight dullness on your own.

Cleanse your skin properly

The skin needs deep cleansing, which should be done at least twice a week. To do this, you can use acid or enzyme peels, which will help remove dead skin scales. It could be:

• oxygen peeling Christina Line Repair Glow Oxygen Peel, which removes dead cells from the surface, renews the skin, improves epithelial nutrition and evens out tone;
• acid peeling with resveratrol Christina Line Repair Firm AHA & Resveratrol Peel, which prevents intracellular damage;
• rejuvenating peeling GIGI Retin A TTR3 Pro Rejuvinating Peel, deeply moisturizing the epithelium and evening out the complexion;
• Holy Land Alpha-Beta & Retinol Occlusive Peeling, promoting deep hydration;
• Holy Land Age Control Super Lift peeling serum that guarantees gentle exfoliation and an even tone.

You need to cleanse the skin with mild and instant abrasives. Those with sensitive skin should pay attention to gommage, which does not contain abrasive particles. This promotes gentle cleansing and care.

Don’t forget about quality hydration

After deep cleansing with peeling, gommage or scrub the skin should be thoroughly moisturized. High-quality moisturizing protects it from dryness and flaking. Regular care can include:

• Christina Line Repair Radiance Firm Day Cream;
• Christina Line Repair Firm Collagen Boost Mask;
• night cream Christina Line Repair Firm Nighttime Rehab;
• hydrophilic gel Christina Line Repair Firm Blue Daisy Cleanser;
• Christina Line Repair Fix Hydra Perfect cream serum.

You need to moisturize with products based on aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. The latter bind free radicals, thereby preventing premature skin aging.

Protect your skin from the sun

To prevent dryness and dullness, you need to use cosmetics with SPF filters. Moreover, it is advisable to apply them all year round. Even in winter, the sun can affect the deeper layers, making the skin dull and promoting other changes. In the cold season, you can use a cream with SPF20, for example, GiGi New Age G4, in spring and autumn - BB cream ADN New Way with SPF30. In hot summer weather, it is better to apply a full-fledged sunscreen with SPF50, for example, Holy Land Sunbrella To Go.

Use cosmetics with vitamin C

How well the skin is protected from free radicals and premature aging depends on its nutrition. You should include cosmetic products with vitamin C in your daily care. They exfoliate the stratum corneum, fight pigmentation, improve tone and supply skin cells with vitamins. Creams, serums and masks with vitamin C are best applied before bed.

Lead a healthy lifestyle

The quality of skin is largely influenced by lifestyle. To restore its natural color and radiance, it is advisable to exercise. When performing physical exercises, blood circulation improves, tissues and organs receive the right amount of oxygen and nutrients. In addition, the skin begins to sweat, which promotes natural cleansing and hydration. With regular exercise, a healthy glow appears, and the gray tint disappears into oblivion.

A healthy lifestyle also includes getting at least 8 hours of sleep, walking outdoors, and monitoring your health.

Restoring complexion using cosmetic procedures

If a person complaining of dullness of the face cannot return to normal color at home, it is better for him to contact a cosmetologist. In a clinic setting, you can undergo a set of professional procedures that will enhance the effect of home cosmetics. It could be:

• mesotherapy - introduction of biologically active substances;
• biorevitalization - administration of preparations based on hyaluronic acid;
• ozone therapy - saturating cells with oxygen in order to restore full skin breathing;
• photorejuvenation - hardware exposure of the skin to light waves of different sizes;
• laser therapy - exposure to low-intensity laser radiation that has a biostimulating effect.

With the help of these and other cosmetic procedures, you can return your skin to a healthy color and natural glow. The main thing to remember is that they can only be carried out by a qualified doctor who has safe equipment and certified materials at his disposal.