What Causes Dull Skin
Take a look at any major celebrity and you’ll notice they don’t just have flawless skin, it actually seems to glow. Of course, they have an army of assistants to ensure their look is perfect, but you don’t need an army to get rid of your dull skin.
Understanding The Cause
There are actually many different things that can cause your skin to look dull. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, poor diet, and even dehydration can all affect the look of your skin.
Your skin needs nutrients, oxygen and water, if any of these are not being supplied in sufficient quantities you’re skin will start to suffer.
Consider this, your body is 60-70% water, it’s in all your cells. Water is essential for removing toxins and allowing normal chemical reactions to take place, including the absorption of nutrients. If your cells don’t get enough water then toxins buildup and your cell will not function properly.
In the case of skin cells, your skin will look dull.
It’s worth noting that even if you have an adequate intake of water and other nutrients, if your circulation is poor then these items won’t get to your skin effectively, contributing to dull skin.
You should also be aware that skin renewal decreases by approximately 7% every 10 years, dull skin can just be a side-effect of aging.
Dealing With Dull Skin
That’s the bad news out of the way; the good news is that you can do something about dull skin!
- Exfoliate
Exfoliating removes the dead top layer of skin, if you don’t do this regularly then you’re depriving your skin of oxygen and making it look dull.
Exfoliate every time you take a shower to help your skin glow.
- Cream
As you age your level of collagen and elastin reduce, these are two important compounds that maintain the fullness of your skin and help it to stretch and bounce back into position when in use.
You can boost your levels of collagen and elastin by eating healthy, whole foods and using cosmecuticals that moisturize and boost the above compound levels in your body.
Because these creams are applied directly to your skin the effect is almost instant.
- Avoid Toxins
It makes sense to avoid the toxins that cause dull skin. If you’re a smoker it may be time to give up. Alternatively, you may need to evaluate your alcohol consumption; a little is fine, too much will give you skin and health problems.
- Eat & Drink Well
Whole foods, effectively any food that hasn’t been processed, are much better for your body and your overall health. They will help to ensure you have all the nutrition you need without bloating or unwanted weight gain.
And, of course, you need to keep your hydration levels up. Water is your body and your skin’s best friend, it’s time to look at how much you’re drinking and whether you should be drinking any more.
Above all, remember that everything is good in moderation, that will ensure it’s not just your skin that glows.
