What causes dull skin and how to improve it

When foundation is on the skin for a period of time, it will mix with sebum and dust to form dirt, and then oxidize and deteriorate. If you don't clean your face thoroughly, dirt will remain on your face and your complexion will become dull and lifeless. The nose wings, where the most cortical secretion occurs, are the area that needs the most attention. When dirt accumulates in the pores of the nose, the problem becomes more serious.

What causes dull skin?

1. Pressure

When we are under stress, our bodies become tense, causing blood vessels to constrict, poor blood circulation, and a darker complexion. When you are overly tired, your skin's metabolism slows down and your complexion becomes darker due to the accumulation of dead skin cells. If the skin is dry and the stratum corneum is insufficiently hydrated, the dull complexion and lack of transparency will become more serious.

2. Lack of sleep

The sleep time at night is the most active time for skin cell renewal, new cells will grow and aging keratinocytes will be eliminated. Going to bed too late or not getting enough sleep will cause your metabolism to no longer function smoothly, resulting in the thickening of the aging stratum corneum, loss of skin transparency, and a grayish and dull color. Even if you apply bright makeup, it cannot cover up the dullness on your face. If you want an even and radiant skin tone, it’s better to go to bed before 12 o’clock every night!

3. Incomplete cleansing

When foundation is on the skin for a period of time, it will mix with sebum and dust to form dirt, and then oxidize and deteriorate. If you don't clean your face thoroughly, dirt will remain on your face and your complexion will become dull and lifeless. The nose wings, where the most cortical secretion occurs, are the area that needs the most attention. When dirt accumulates in the pores of the nose, the problem becomes more serious. On the other hand, when oxidized foundation continues to be exposed to ultraviolet rays, it will form lipid peroxides, disrupting the rhythm of skin metabolism, so special attention should be paid.

4. Smoking

Smoking can cause capillaries to constrict and worsen blood circulation, causing the skin to be deprived of oxygen and the complexion to naturally become dull. Cigarettes can also destroy vitamin C. Smoking a cigarette will cause you to lose 25-100 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C can inhibit melanin and help skin renewal, which is very important for skin health. In addition, smoking smoke can also dirty your pores and make your skin look duller.

5. Ultraviolet rays

UVA can penetrate deep into and damage the dermis, invading collagen fibers and elastic fibers, causing them to deteriorate and remain in the dermis as clumps, causing the skin to lose its translucency and become yellow and dull.

How to improve dull skin

1. Adjust your work and rest schedule

Normally, we should adjust our work and rest time and never stay up late. Staying up late will make your fair skin gradually dull, lose luster, develop wrinkles, and become loose.

2. Pay attention to blood supplementation

The sallow skin of many women is related to blood deficiency. Women with blood deficiency usually feel easily tired, dizzy, and sometimes have palpitations. Furthermore, blood deficiency is also manifested by a relatively pale tongue coating, and you may also find that the color of menstrual blood is relatively light. If it is blood deficiency, you can improve the dull skin by replenishing blood. You can eat some natural foods with health benefits, such as black beans, hair vegetable, carrots, day lily, longan meat, etc. You can also drink Siwu Soup to achieve the purpose of nourishing the body, which is to decoct Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, and Rehmannia glutinosa together. It would be better if you cook it together with black chicken. You can also eat more dates and wolfberries.

3. Exfoliate regularly

If the stratum corneum is too thick and not treated in time, it will turn yellow and black, especially in the T-zone. If you do not use exfoliating skin care products such as scrubs regularly, the skin on your entire face will become dark and yellow. However, you should use the peel-off masks bought in shopping malls less often. Once a week is enough. Using it more often will damage the newly grown cuticle.

4. Take good sun protection

When going out, you must pay attention to sun protection. Sun protection is the key to whitening. You can apply sunscreen, or you can choose to wear sunglasses and a sun hat. It is a personal choice.

5. Reduce the time you spend online

Computer radiation is very harmful to the skin, easily causing dry skin and affecting the endocrine system. Be sure to wash your face carefully after surfing the Internet. It is best to use facial cleanser to wash away as much free electrons as possible on your face.

6. Reduce the number of times you wear makeup

Cosmetics contain a variety of heavy metals, which are very harmful to the skin. Many people who have been wearing makeup for many years find their skin dull, rough and completely lusterless once they remove their makeup. So try not to wear makeup if you can, and wear light makeup when you can’t avoid it. If makeup is unavoidable, then make sure to remove it thoroughly. And drink more water, as water can speed up metabolism and help excrete harmful substances from the body.