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Identity sheet: Dull skin

Definition: Physiological state characterized by a lack of uniformity of complexion, luminosity, radiance, by an often grayish skin and an irregular skin texture.

Internal and external causes: Lack of sleep, poor blood circulation, skin aging process, hormonal upheaval, stress, cold, pollution, smoking, poorly performed make-up removal/cleaning of the skin, excessive exposure to UV rays, excessive alcohol consumption.

How to reduce or eliminate: perform a double cleansing every night; implement an appropriate beauty routine by introducing cosmetics based on antioxidant active ingredients in the morning (vitamin C, ferulic acid, etc.) and keratolytic ingredients in the evening (citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, PHA, etc.); massage your skin using circular movements when applying your skin care products in order to boost blood and lymphatic microcirculation

Preventative steps to take: Protect your skin daily against UV rays in all circumstances; exfoliate your skin once a week; adopt a regular sleep rhythm; limit your tobacco consumption and sun exposure; moisturize your skin; avoid aggressive products on the makeup side and focus instead on moisturizing formulas; never neglect skin hydration.

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