The Ultimate Guide To Treating Dull Skin
In this article, we will share with you, the what dull skin is, the reasons why your skin may be feeling lustreless, while exploring some necessary (and natural) disciplines for you to follow to rejuvenate your skin to its healthy and luminous glory once again.
WHAT IS DULL SKIN?
Dull skin often refers to a lack of radiance or uneven skin tone and is a result of aging, neglect and an excess dead skin cells that has built up on skin’s surface, leaving it feeling flaky, rough or bumpy, and tired, unhealthy and grey in appearance.
WHAT CAUSES DULL SKIN AND ADVICE ON HOW TO FIX IT?
1. Aging
Aging is an inevitable part of life and as we mature, our skin changes and ages with us. During the aging process, collagen synthesis as well as skin’s elasticity, firmness, and moisture levels decrease, and our natural cell turnover rate also abates, leading to a lusterless and uneven complexion, making wrinkles and fine lines, sun damage and spots more visible.
Our Advice:
While you can’t control the aging process, you can surely adopt a skincare routine that helps provide your skin with the nourishment, longevity and hydration it needs to stay healthy and vibrant. To fight the signs of aging, we recommend skincare products containing ingredients that help fight wrinkles and fine lines, and neutralize unsightly discolored areas.
Why not try our R3 Derma Health Anti-Aging Treatment Kit? The products contained in this kit are filled with ingredients that remove surface residue, hydrates, balances and protects against further damage, enhances suppleness, and improves the overall appearance of aging skin.
We also recommend getting regular professional treatments done, like BBL Photorejuvenation, to help repair and revive your skin by reducing and eliminating unsightly skin damage. For more information, you are welcome to contact us at info@urbanbodylaser.com, live chat or at (604) 265-7507.
2. Buildup of Dead Skin Cells
Skin naturally sheds dead skin cells, making way for new and healthy skin. However, as skin matures, the rate at which it sheds slows down and so does its ability to produce natural oils. As a result, skin becomes dry, those dead skin cells accumulate on the skin’s surface, covering the glowy skin beneath and over time, leads to flakiness, dullness, and impurity-clogged pores.
Our Advice:
To minimize the accumulation of dead skin cells on the skin’s surface (epidermis), we recommend you exfoliate a few times a week. Exfoliation, when done properly, improves the overall health and appearance of skin by sloughing off dead skin cells and other impurities to reveal the softer, smoother and refreshed skin beneath. Exfoliation is especially useful for those with oily or acne-prone skin as it aids to prevent clogged pores, thereby reducing breakouts.
- Physical exfoliation: refers to the use of facial tools like gloves, loofas, brushes, sponges, and scrubs to manually scrub away dead skin cells from the epidermis.
- Chemical exfoliation: refers to alpha and beta hydroxy acids, in various concentrations, that react with the skin to remove the dead skin cells and excess oils that have accumulated on the epidermis.
The frequency of your exfoliation regimen will depend on your skin type as over-exfoliation may cause unnecessary damage and irritate the skin.
Why not try our R3 Derma Health Microderm Exfoliant to gently buff away impurities and dead surface cells, toning, smoothing and purifying facial skin, revealing a healthier complexion?
Alternatively, and especially for those who suffer from oily or acne-prone skin, why not add our R3 Derma Health Acne Treatment Kit to your daily routine, to combat and heal the concerns in your skin that lead to acne?
We also recommend getting regular professional treatments done, like Microdermabrasion, to help refresh your skin by removing dead skin cells and boosting circulation. For more information, you are welcome to contact us at info@urbanbodylaser.com, live chat or at (604) 265-7507.
3. Poor Diet
There’s never been a truer saying than, “You are what you eat.” The skin is an organ, so what you consume is closely related to its health and appearance. A well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in preserving your skin health and an unhealthy diet can easily steal your skin’s brightness. An insufficient intake of fruit and vegetable, means your body is not receiving the antioxidants it requires to fight damage from environmental stressors and other potential threats to your skin. A high sugar intake may lead to inflammation and worsen skin conditions. Eating an excess of refined or processed sugars and starches, may increase the breakdown of collagen, resulting in dull skin and accelerated signs of aging; whereas, eating water-rich foods and raw fruit and vegetables contributes to youthful and radiant skin.
Our Advice:
Always be cognizant of what you eat for treating dull skin: reduce sugar consumption (in all refined or processed forms) and make it a habit of selecting to eat foods full of antioxidants, high-quality protein, and essential fatty acids and this will ensure skin looks vibrant and healthy. While this is sometimes easier said than done – we know that making dietary changes can be difficult and even stressful – we’ve listed a couple of tips to help you ease into improving your diet for the better:
- Eat at least 5 portions of rainbow-colored fruit and vegetables to increase your intake of skin-loving antioxidants and nutrients (tomatoes, carrots, spinach, pumpkin and other yellow, orange and green leafy kinds).
- Swap out sodas and sugary drinks for fruit-infused water. Simply chop up some fruit and herbs and add it to water for a healthy, flavorful substitute to sip on.
- Swap out sugary snacks for antioxidant-rich berries and nuts (blueberries, strawberries, pecans) to satisfy those sweet-tooth cravings.
- If you find a salad too difficult to swallow, why not get your daily recommended intake of fruit and vegetables down by drinking smoothies? Smoothies are a tasty alternative to shift towards a well-balanced diet with plenty of beauty benefits. We’ve included some tasty smoothie recipes just for you to try and enjoy!
4. Dehydration
Keeping your body appropriately hydrated daily ensures adequate blood flow to your skin. Failing to maintain your body’s proper hydration levels doesn’t only cause dull skin, but can also have unwanted long-term effects, such as fine lines, sagging skin, and wrinkles.
Our Advice:
We recommend making hydration a priority and drinking at least 8 glass of water daily for treating dull skin as it helps to boost hydration from below the skin’s surface.
Why not try our R3 Derma Health Hydration Kit? The products contained in this kit are filled with ingredients that enhance surface hydration and suppleness, help bind moisture in the upper layers of your skin and improve the overall appearance of skin.
We also recommend getting regular professional treatments done, like Hydrafacial, to combat unhealthy, congested and dehydrated skin by cleansing, hydrating and protecting skin. For more information, you are welcome to contact us at info@urbanbodylaser.com, live chat or at (604) 265-7507.
5. Bad Lifestyle Habits
Research has found that smoking can impair the production of collagen, degrade the elastic fibers and connective tissue in your skin and can also increase the oxidative stress in skin cells. Smoking and regular alcohol consumption can also dehydrate your skin, causing changes in the skin’s texture and pore size. All of this speeds up the aging process and contributes to premature skin aging and a dull-looking appearance.
Our Advice:
Quitting is not easy but it’s definitely worth it for treating dull skin! We recommend that you kick the bad habits and follow a healthier lifestyle as it is not only vital to maintaining overall good skin health but it also lowers your chance of getting lung cancer, heart disease, or other conditions. Believe us, your body will thank you and so will your loved ones!
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Introducing regular exercise to your daily routine also has amazing overall benefits and can improve your sleep and immune system functionality. By boosting your immune system, it lowers the risk of skin inflammation and infections as well. Exercise can also lower the production of cortisol, which can cause skin problems, including wrinkles, sagging, and acne.
6. Incorrect Skincare Regimen
Skincare Products
If your skincare regimen doesn’t contain products that best suit your specific skin type, it may break down your skin barrier, causing unnecessary damage that could otherwise have been avoided with the correct advice. Using harsh products and soaps on your skin can result in loss of moisture and essential oils and this can be a major cause of dull-looking skin.
Moisturizer
Skimping on moisturizer, especially if your skin tends to be dry, negatively affects the health and vitality of your skin.
Exfoliation
Remember, we mentioned exfoliation, earlier? Well, again, exfoliating too often or too hard eradicates your skin’s protective layer, resulting in loss of moisture, making your skin appear dull.
Cleansing
Beware the use of water that is too hot when cleansing the skin as it can strip the natural oils, causing dryness and irritation. It may also cause superficial vessel dilation, making the skin appear temporarily red and inflamed. Hot water (at the optimum temperature) can improve inflammation, open up your pores allowing them to remove clogs and dirt, and improve your overall health. Cold water, on the other hand, can close up your clean pores and help them stay clean a healthy.
Makeup
Your skin requires breathing space that cannot be achieved if you have a layer of makeup applied. Sleeping with makeup on leads to accumulation of dirt and debris on your skin surface, clogging your pores and making it appear dull.
Our Advice:
Skincare Products
It is vital to use the best skincare products, selected to address your specific concerns.
Resist the urge to use mattifying formulas and rather opt for ones that can help revive and hydrate the look of your skin.
Pick a mild, pH balancing cleanser for your face. We’re inclined to select high-foaming cleansers under the assumption that they clean more thoroughly. However, the more the foam, the more alkaline the base.
Consult with a skincare expert and ask for recommendations for your particular skin type.
Moisturizer
Using a moisturizer twice a day can help hydrate your skin and protect the delicate top layer.
Exfoliation
Exfoliating your skin once or twice a week is important to remove dead skin cells and impurities that accumulate on its surface.
Cleansing
Alternating between hot and cold water when cleansing has an array of health benefits, which includes improving circulation and blood flow and this can help to rejuvenate your skin.
Makeup
Ensure your skin is thoroughly cleansed of any makeup before your head hits the pillow!
Book a consultation with one of our skincare experts.
7. Environmental Factors
Dirt, dust and air pollutants, harsh winds, low humidity, and UV exposure can wreak havoc on your skin, especially if it’s unprotected. Such environmental factors strip the skin of its natural moisture, making it look dull, rough, and flakey and may lead to skin damage as free radicals can cause skin to age prematurely or other skin conditions to develop, such as psoriasis and acne.
Excess UV exposure
Tired, dull-textured and dark-toned skin are among the list of many harmful things the sun can do, when you are exposed to it for long periods. Excessive UV exposure breaks down the important proteins in skin, damages the skin barrier and draws the moisture from your skin. Therefore, it is necessary to always take precautions and do you best to protect your skin, when spending time outdoors.
Our Advice:
Make it a habit to detoxify your skin for treating dull skin, keeping it clean and healthy with a proper skincare routine. Never allow any bacteria and other pollutant particles to linger on your skin overnight as this can clog pores while you sleep.
We recommend that you wash your face every evening to clean it from impurities and grime that you’ve encountered during the day. Ensure your skincare routine also includes products containing antioxidants that protect your skin from free radicals and oxidative stress. To help brighten up dull skin, look for products with vitamins C and E, which are a powerful duo when it comes to restoring your skin’s natural radiance.
Remember to finish up your skincare routine with sunscreen for , no matter what time of the year it is! Did you know that 80% off the damaging rays of the sun can get through the clouds?? Sunscreen helps shield you from the sun’s harmful rays and decreases your risk of skin cancer. Always apply (and reapply) SPF as directed and opt for a sunscreen (and moisturizer) that offers protection, water resistance, and has an SPF of 30 or higher.
Be sure to use Physical Sunscreen for treating dull skin rather than Chemical as there are many more benefits to Physical:
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- A natural mineral is used to block the sun as opposed to Chemical
- It works immediately whereas Chemical takes time
- Locks in moisture and reflects the heat, where Chemical does not
We carry a number of different shades and types of Physical sunscreen with our Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection range.
Remember to stay hydrated, wear protective clothing as needed and enjoy plenty of time in the shade as well.
Why not try our R3 Derma Health Sun Lovers Kit? The products contained in this treating dull skin kit are filled with ingredients that remove daily surface residue, makeup and oil (which can dull a vibrant appearance), help keep pores clear of impurities, while encouraging cellular turnover and renewal, and protect these precious cells against UV-stress.
We also recommend getting regular professional treatments, like BBL Photorejuvenation, to effectively combat issues such as sun damage, liver spots, and age spots; fine lines and wrinkles that need skin tightening; vascular conditions like broken capillaries, redness, acne and rosacea. For more information, you are welcome to contact us at info@urbanbodylaser.com, live chat or at (604) 265-7507.
8. Sleep Deprivation
Your skin works hard to protect itself from a variety of stressors it encounters daily, so it switches to “recovery mode” at night. While you sleep, your body releases growth hormones that allow skin cells to repair and regenerate themselves, so it’s essential to make sure you are giving your skin the time it needs to renew itself for treating dull skin. Insufficient sleep hinders the restorative process, negatively affects your skin’s moisture levels, and decreases the amount of blood flow to your face, leaving you with dryness, more visible wrinkles and fine lines, and undereye shadows and puffiness.
Our Advice:
They don’t call it “beauty sleep” for nothing! We recommend that you aim for a minimum of 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep, nightly, to ensure your skin (and body) performs at its optimum and looks and feels its best too.
Why not try our R3 Derma Health Aqua Eye Cream? This little wonder is specially formulated to hydrate, illuminate and protect the sensitive skin around the eyes, enhancing suppleness, and improving the appearance of the eye zone which typically experiences unsightly dark circles and puffiness.
For more information, you are welcome to contact us at info@urbanbodylaser.com, live chat or at (604) 265-7507
9. Stress
Ever heard the saying, “Stress is a killer”? Well, it’s no different when it comes to your skin. Stress plays a major role in brilliance and resilience of your skin – or the lack thereof. When your body is stressed, your cortisol levels increase, causing inflammation and worsening any existing skin-related issues, such as eczema and psoriasis; it is also a contributing factor when it comes to acne and premature signs of aging that are visible on your skin. Stress triggers the body to divert more circulation to the vital organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain, and this loss of circulation to your face leads to tired, dull skin.
Our Advice:
Stress management is absolutely crucial to your health and that’s why we recommend that you remove yourself from stressful situations for treating dull skin and control your stress levels by prioritizing self-care more regularly. We’ve included some of our top tips on how to effectively help manage stress to get you started!
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We sincerely hope that this article has helped you to understand what could be causing your skin to feel dull and lifeless and how to regain the radiance back in your skin naturally.
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