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| These Are The 5 Reasons Why Your Skin Looks Dull |
Radiant,
glowing and healthy skin is something we all want. Your skin starts to show
signs of dullness when exposed to ‘unhealthy’ factors. If you are not sleeping
for eight hours every day, or not having a balanced diet or taking too much
stress, (factors which are too ideal for the fast-paced life we live), there’s
a high possibility that you have dull skin. To combat this, you have to figure
out the reasons why your skin might be looking dull. Once done, put appropriate
solutions in place to fight these reasons.
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1. Not Getting Rid Of Dead Skin Cells
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Our
skin sheds millions of cells every day to bring the active cells up on the
surface. This process keeps our skin radiant and glowing. However, sometimes,
not all the dead cells shed off naturally which starts to give skin a dull
look.
Solution:
Go for gentle exfoliation of the skin twice a week to get rid of the dead skin
cells. For those with sensitive skin, look for aloe vera gel, green tea in the
ingredient list. These ingredients help soothe inflammation.
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2. Not Paying Heed To Tired Skin
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If you
are under a lot of stress at work or at home, you need to indulge in some TLC.
Stress ends up making your skin look tired and dull.
Solution:
Skipping the obvious advice of eliminating stress and practising meditation,
it’s better to show your skin some love. Massage your face at home with a
soothing moisturiser to stimulate the blood flow. This makes the skin plump and
radiant.
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3. Not keeping the Skin Hydrated
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Once
the skin loses hydration from within, it starts to sag and looks dull. Imagine
a deflated balloon; that’s what dehydrated skin starts to look like if the
hydration level isn’t under check. It makes skin thinner.
Solution:
Even if you have oily skin, it still needs hydration. Invest in a face serum
with hyaluronic acid. Pat it on your skin for complete absorption. If you are
unsure of the skincare brands, ask your dermatologist.
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4. Not Having Your Dose of Vitamins
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Let’s
face it, with the kind of lifestyle we all have, it’s difficult to provide the
body with all the vitamins and minerals. It’s also not possible to know a
particular deficiency unless tested for the same. The result is also seen on
the skin; it loses its natural radiance.
Solution: Eat a balanced diet, or ask your physician to
prescribe a daily dose of vitamins. Make sure you take in enough of copper,
zinc and iron.
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5. Unable To Avoid Direct Sunlight
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You may
be going out more often during the day given the nature of your work. The
results are often horrible for the skin; it leaves you with sunspots and
hyperpigmentation.
Solution:
Yes, you do have to wear sunscreen with broad-spectrum because there’s no
alternative solution to this. With that, make sure your night-time skincare
includes products with retinol. It provides protection to existing collagen.
resources: femina
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