EVERYDAY STRESS? HERE’S HOW YOU AVOID DULL, TIRED SKIN
Has the vacation just finished, but you already see city life and everyday life leaving their marks on your tired, dull skin? Are you wondering what you can do about your lackluster complexion? Don't worry, here’s your ultimate guide to a skin brightening routine that revives your glow.
12 Jul 2021
From BIOTHERM
What causes dull, tired skin?
If the skin looks dull and fatigued, it can be due to lifestyle factors like lack of sleep, stress, or an unhealthy diet. Nutrient deficiencies also play a role, so eating an unhealthy diet can cause tired, sallow skin. Environmental aggressors, such as cold winter air or excessive pollution, also sap your skin’s radiance over time.
A morning skincare routine for radiant, awake skin
You don’t need to be on holiday to enjoy a glowing complexion. A simple brightening morning skincare routine will keep your skin looking energized and awake through the day.
- Start by gently exfoliating your skin to slough off dead skin cells that make your skin look dull.
- Apply a brightening Vitamin C serum to neutralize free radicals and boost brightness. Vitamin C is one of the most effective skincare ingredients for brightening and evening the complexion.
- Follow up with a brightening cream to lock in moisture. Plump, hydrated skin looks brighter and more awake than dry, dull skin.
- Finish with a face sunscreen with high sun protection. Sun damage causes premature aging, dark spots, and dull skin, so it’s critical that you apply sunscreen daily to keep your complexion even and radiant.
Active ingredients for radiant, beautiful skin
When choosing your brightening skincare products, look for the following ingredients that can restore radiance to a sallow complexion:
Vitamin C: an important antioxidant that effectively protects the skin from free radicals and can also stimulate the skin's collagen formation. Learn more about its effects in our article on "Vitamins for the Skin".
Hyaluronic acid: a substance produced naturally in the body, known for its moisturizing and plumping effect. Like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid can also stimulate collagen production for a more youthful, fresh appearance.
Biotech Plankton™: our exclusive, highly effective ingredient of natural origin has been proven to help strengthen the skin barrier and regenerate the skin's structure. Discover the world of Biotherm and learn more about our ingredients.
Collagen: the key to firm, youthful skin. Collagen can have a firming and plumping effect, making dull skin appear firmer and fresher.
Caffeine: its awakening and vitalizing effect ensures that the skin is better supplied with blood and thus skin regeneration is stimulated - the perfect pick-me-up for tired, sallow skin.
Hydrating moisturizer for a beautiful complexion
Give your tired skin a refreshing moisture kick with hydrating skin care right after waking up. The Aquasource+ Vitamin Glow Gel is a great option. A sallow complexion has no chance of taking over your face with this moisturizer. Enriched with vitamin B12 and Astaxanthin, an antioxidant that corrects the complexion, this moisturizer will give you an instant radiant complexion and improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone over long-term use.
A regenerating night cream for reducing dull skin when you wake up
While you sleep, your skin undergoes repair and renewal. You can better support this with a brightening night skincare routine:
- Remove your makeup with a makeup remover or micellar water. Then cleanse away impurities that can contribute to dullness – use a gentle cleanser that won’t strip your skin, but leave you feeling refreshed.
- Follow up with a resurfacing facial serum, such as the Blue Retinol Night Serum. It’s formulated with pro-retinol, one of the most powerful skin resurfacing and dullness-fighting ingredients.
- Follow up with some more brightening power with a pro-retinol-based moisturizer — this Blue Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream hydrates the skin overnight while fighting dullness long-term.
Home remedies for instant skin pick-me-ups
You ever wonder what else you can do for tired, sallow skin if you don't have any suitable products at home? Try these quick fixes to energize your lackluster complexion:
- Recuperative sleep: of course, you don't always get enough sleep - but please don't forget the fact that sleep is of fundamental importance for a healthy appearance. One of the reasons for this is that cell regeneration mainly takes place at night - growth hormones are released more frequently during sleep. If you don't get enough sleep, your skin won't have enough time to regenerate and will look tired and dull. If you're not getting your recommended seven to eight hours of sleep, there are a few simple tricks you can use to help tired skin regenerate.
- Ice cubes: like a facial massage, cold also stimulates circulation. After getting up, simply run ice cubes over your face for an immediate awake appearance. It can also quickly reduce dark circles and puffiness.
- Cucumbers: put a cucumber in the refrigerator overnight and cut a few slices in the morning. You can gently run the cucumber slices over your face to refresh tired skin. The cucumber slices have a pleasant cooling and moisturizing effect.
- Yogurt or curd: yogurt and curd are also a proven remedy for a sallow complexion. Apply a small amount of the yogurt or curd to your face and leave it on for some time like a face mask before rinsing it off. If necessary, you can also add honey to your homemade mask. Honey has an antibacterial and moisturizing effect, revitalizing your tired-looking skin.
- Aloe vera: aloe vera is considered an all-rounder among home remedies for skin care. Used on dull skin, the plant intensely moisturizes the skin and gives it a boost of freshness. To do this, cut open a fresh leaf from an aloe vera plant to get the gel. You can apply this directly onto the skin to enjoy its cooling and vitalizing effect.
With the right brightening skincare products and healthy lifestyle habits, you can do a lot to quickly make your sallow skin look healthy and revitalized again. Still unsure as to which skincare products are best for your skin? Let our skincare experts advise you! Try our Online Skin Analysis Tool during which we will work with you to create your perfect skincare routine.
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