Dull complexion is the adage of autumn and winter: it can be recognized by its grayish color, lack of radiance or, more generally, a heterogeneous complexion. Many causes, most of them external, are responsible for a dull complexion. So what can you do about it? We tell you all about dull complexion, from its origins to how to regain a glowy.
Dull complexion: how do you identify it?
When you look in the mirror, it's not always easy to tell if your complexion is really dull. To recognize it:
- Look to see if the light bounces off your cheekbones: if so, your skin is well moisturized and you don't have a dull complexion. If you are experiencing this loss of radiance, it's already a first indication of a dull complexion.
- Next, look at your skin color: is it even all over your face? If some areas are grayer, your complexion is probably dull.
- Finally, if your features are tiredand heavy bags and dark circles around your eyes, you're already more likely to have a dull complexion.
What causes a dull complexion?
A dull complexion is mainly due to oxidative stress: your body continually produces free radicals. These unstable molecules stabilize themselves by attaching themselves to the molecules of our skin: this action breaks the chains of molecules that make up our skin cells. This is oxidation!
Several external factors aggravate oxidative stress:
- Tobacco smoke is rich in pollutants and free radicals: it accelerates oxidative stress and contributes to skin fatigue.
- Pollution deposits particles on the skin, diminishing its radiance. Pollutants also accelerate oxidative stress, being rich in free radicals.
- Lack of sleep reduces toxin elimination and skin cell regeneration, which is intensified during the night: fatigue is a major contributor to a dull complexion.
- Poor desquamation induces an accumulation of dead cells on the skin's surface layer: the skin loses its radiance.
How do you brighten up a dull complexion?
To prevent a dull complexion, the first step is to thoroughly cleanse the skin: the double cleansing is the most effective method. Our cleansing oil combines calendula and coconut to cleanse away the dead cells and pollution responsible for a dull complexion. Followed by cleansing gel enriched with calendula, it cleanses away all debris and prepares the skin for subsequent products. Pollution and dead cells are eliminated, and pores are unclogged. A great base for a radiant face!
The second cause of a dull complexion is an accumulation of dead cells on the surface layer of the skin. To regain glowysimply apply the peeling mask. Concentrated in lactic acid, an AHA and fruit enzymes, the mask gently dissolves dead skin cells.
We then provide the antioxidants the skin needs:
- The anti-gray serum is enriched with red schisandra berries, concentrated in antioxidants and various vitamins. Facial radiance is revived and protected against free radicals, reducing oxidative stress. Three drops are enough for the whole face, to be applied to clean skin.
- The radiance booster is highly concentrated in vitamin C. The vitamin C is one of the most famous antioxidants, known to brighten the face, even skin tone and stimulate collagen production. It also acts on skin spotswhether age spots, sun spots or post-acne hyperpigmentation. Three drops with your usual moisturizer is all it takes to see effects in around ten days.
For moisturizing, the fluid cream hydrates skin with vitamin B5 and acerola, a fruit also rich in antioxidants. Night oil with its 14 plant oils seals in moisture to the dermis. Thanks to the ferulic acid contained in rice oil, Night Oil promotes a radiant complexion, leaving skin supple, soft and radiant in the morning.
