What is dull skin?
Dull skin occurs when your skin lacks radiance and appears lifeless or tired. When plagued by the causes of dull skin, your skin loses the ability to reflect light hence you sometimes notice uneven skin tone or texture or grey dull skin. Your skin may feel rough to the touch. You can get an occasional bout of dull skin if you skip your skincare routine, follow an unhealthy lifestyle, etc. Want to more about dull skin causes? Read the following paragraph and you will have your answers.
Causes of dull skin
“My skin is so dull and dark under the eyes”– If this thought bothers you frequently when you look in the mirror, we’re here to help you. Here’s a list of the causes of dull skin that you can understand to build effective skincare for yourself:
- Dead skin cells build-up
- Pollution
- Cutting down skincare routine
- Sleeping with makeup on
- Stress, lack of sleep, dehydration
- Unhealthy lifestyle
What are dark spots?
Dark spots or hyperpigmentation invade your pretty face when the skin overproduces melanin (the pigment that gives the skin, hair, and eye its colour). You can develop dark spots or hyperpigmentation for a variety of reasons.
Causes of dark spots
- Sun exposure
- Aging
- Hormonal changes
- Sun burn
- Diseases
- Skin conditions
- Medications
Now that you know the different causes of dull and dark skin spots, you can focus on addressing these skin woes to reveal bright and flawless skin.
How to revive dull face and dark spots?
If your skin looks dull and dark around the mouth, you should follow an effective dark spots and dull skincare routine that includes exfoliation, use dedicated products, eat healthy diet, get enough sleep, and stay hydrated and stress-free.
Go for AHA-infused products
AHAs (Alpha-hydroxy acids) are a group of acids available in certain foods and used in cosmetic products to exfoliate the skin. AHA loosens the external layer of the old skin cells and helps cell turnover process which in turn helps fix dull and dark skin spots. Glycolic acid is an AHA that is known for delivering exceptional results for dull and dark skin spots. Therefore, if your face looks dull and dark around mouth, you can undoubtedly trust glycolic acid-infused products. Glycolic acid travels the basal layer of the epidermis (where melanin build-up occurs) to stimulate cell renewal and banish melanin build-up cell by cell. Result? Reduced dark spots and bright skin. Try including L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Bright (include cleanser, serum, and face cream) range in your dull and dark skin spot-correcting routine.
Limit sun exposure
Excessive sun exposure expedites the melanin production in the skin, which appears as brown, grey, red, pink, or black spots or patches. Additionally, it makes your skin dull and lacklustre. Therefore, as a preventive measure, you must apply sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage and wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for best results. We recommend you use L'Oréal Paris UV Defender Serum Protector Sunscreen Bright and Clear.
Remove makeup before sleep
Sleeping with your makeup on hinders the rejuvenating and healing process of the skin. The day-long exposure to dirt, dust, and pollutants takes a toll on the skin. On top of that, the application of makeup (combined with sebum and impurities) heavily clogs the pores and causes dull skin and acne, which can leave a dark spot if popped forcefully. If you have dull skin with dark spots, try to remove makeup no matter how tired you feel at the end of the day.
Pamper yourself with sheet mask
Stop complaining over ‘my skin is becoming dull and dark’ and instead, start taking care of it with a sheet mask. Sheet masks are a great way to revive dull skin. The caring ingredients helps boost skin hydration for plump look and give you a fresh feel. Go for L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Serum Sheet Mask for results.
Sleep well and indulge in an active lifestyle
Lack of sleep is one of the primary causes of dull skin. Since skin regeneration occurs at night you must get adequate sleep (preferably 8 hours) to combat skin dullness. Additionally, you must follow an active lifestyle to improve overall health as well as skin health. Exercise promotes blood circulation which in turn gives you a healthy glow.
We hope the above-mentioned sections have clarified your doubts regarding the difference between dull and dark skin spots and provided you with effective solutions that you are looking for. Adopt the best practices, bring changes in your lifestyle, and flaunt spot-free beaming skin. Need more skincare-related assistance? Utilize the L'Oréal Paris Skin Genius tool and get a personalized skincare routine after analysing your skin like a pro.
