As we begin to get older, our skin tends to lose its elasticity and slowly becomes thinner. While this is a natural process, we all can agree that skincare is indeed important, as this helps the skin to be moistured and healthier. So, what happens when we don’t take the necessary steps to take care of our skin? It becomes incredibly dry, prone to wrinkles, and can develop brown spots. But luckily, there is a way to fight back the aging process of the skin. 

Skincare solutions have advanced greatly in the past decade. There are many anti-aging skincare products available on the market, online, or in clinics that can help us keep our skin looking fresh and vibrant. 

But first, you must visit a certified medical aesthetician or a dermatologist for a skincare consultation and discuss the treatment plan, which must be specially customized for each person. Also, you can use the steps above and create a routine in the comfort of your home. Not sure how to start taking proper care of your skin? Say goodbye to the aging skin and welcome to the new you! 

What causes dull skin?

The skin is our body’s largest organ. So, it makes complete sense to take care of it. The tricky thing is to figure it out what products can help you have fresh and healthy skin. Let’s look at the most common causes of dull skin. 

Does your skin lack radiance and have redness? You might be wondering what causes it to look dull, and how can you make it look healthy and glow? 

Dehydration – it’s the main cause of dull skin. It means that your skin is lacking water, and gets an itchy and dull feeling. The tone of the skin may appear uneven, and fine lines become more noticeable. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to treat dehydrated skin. But this requires you to change your lifestyle. Treatment of the skin begins from the inside. Drinking plenty of water every day will help you replenish and maintain hydration throughout your body. If you have severe dehydration, you should address your doctor right away. 

While dehydration skin is confused with dry skin, these are two different issues. Dehydrated skin lacks water, and dry skin needs more natural oils to promote sebum. Also, dehydration is considered a skin condition, so it needs different treatment. 

What are the skin types?

  • Normal
  • Dry
  • Combination
  • Oily

We’re usually born with one type of skin, but things can change with age and season. When the skin gets dry, it means that the sebaceous glands don’t produce enough sebum. Underlying issues, such as hormonal changes can also cause dehydration of the skin. 

How to recognize dehydrated skin?

  • Redness
  • Irritation
  • Dull skin 

Sometimes, dry and dehydrated skin can be associated with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Dehydrated skin can cause many unpleasant symptoms, such as: 

  • Dullness
  • Itchiness
  • Wrinkles
  • Fine lines

These are more complex issues, but it’s not everyone’s case. Drinking plenty of water can help your skin be more moisturized. A face serum can also help hydrate the upper layers of the skin, resulting in a healthier and fresher face. 

How to revitalize dull skin?

We all deal with dull skin. But if it’s a regularly feeling, you might want to do something to improve your appearance. So, the good news is that you have plenty of options, including using advanced skin treatments in an advanced medical aesthetic skin clinic. 

Be gentle with your skin

Make sure you remove completely your makeup and clean your face, but do it gently. Scrubbing your face is a good idea, but not if you do it every day. Avoid harsh products on the skin – they can irritate your skin, create redness and tightness. Instead, use a cleansing product to remove your makeup, without rubbing your face too much. Then, wash with a soft cleanser to remove any dirt that can clog your pores. 

Avoid hot water

Being gentle with your skin also means not washing it with hot water. It can strip natural oils, which causes dull skin. Instead, use warm water when washing your face. Choose moisturizing cleansers with natural ingredients, like coconut and almond oil. 

Exfoliation is important

Regularly exfoliating your skin will make it glow and remove dead cells and build up on the layers of the face. Dead cells and dirt can clog your pores, so exfoliating the skin can prevent this from happening. Exfoliation also helps you to polish and smooth your skin, removing the excess of sebum, and decrease the appearance of fine lines. Fresh skin is ready to retain hydration when you apply moisturizer. Your skin will look pumped, younger, smoother, and healthier. Also, regularly exfoliating the skin can increase collagen production and cell turnover in time. 

 Exfoliation can be: physical or chemical. Exfoliation of the skin can include sponger, gloves, scrubs, or, AHA acids such as glycolic, lactic, salicylic acid, and so on. 

Serums are very recommended

Face serums help brighten your skin, reduce the signs of aging, and boost hydration. They are absorbed quickly into the skin, so you can apply them twice a day, in the morning and evening, after cleansing your face. Vitamin C, B3 are strong ingredients that can have beneficial effects on the skin. Vitamin C gives the skin a more even tone, and vitamin B3(niacinamide) helps the skin get rid of the dark spots and blemishes. 

Dull skin can be caused by dehydration, so you must find a good way to boost your skin’s natural radiance. We all desire to have beautiful skin, get rid of blemishes, but we hardly do something about it. In your day-to-day chaos, make sure you find time to implement a skincare routine and pamper your skin. Include the tips above in your daily beauty regimen, and you will have radiant, flawless skin, free of dirt and dead skin cells.  

Author's Bio: 

Cynthia Madison