Skin Dullness: Causes and Home remedies

Skin is the largest organ of the body which is exposed to different weather conditions. Hence, skin problems are very common to occur. Skin is usually prone to dullness. Maintaining a radiant, glowing and healthy skin all the time is quite difficult but if prevented and taken care of we may get through skin dullness easily.

Complexion is different from dullness and the skin of absolutely any complexion can get dull. So we first need to detach this stigma from this topic.

Causes of skin dullness:-

• Dehydration:- 

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Even a consistent skin routine may fail if the skin is parched for days. Lack of water causes dehydration in the skin thus reducing the blood circulation in the body and skin. When the body loses more water but receives less than required then this eventually leads to dullness.

• Sun Damage:-

Unprotected exposure to sun leads to dullness of skin because the UV rays deplete protein from the outer layer of the as skin and cause damage to the skin leading to dull, dry and uneven skin tone.

• Pollution:-

Environmental stressors like pollution might affect the collagen that may cause radical damage to the skin which stimulates the birth of pigments which result in fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, etc.

• Ageing:- 

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The skin changes with age and it is natural and inevitable. The skin becomes thin and fragile due to the decrease in the moisture levels, firmness, maintenance of elasticity and production of collagen. Oil production and cell turnover decreases with age which result in wrinkles and fine lines making it look dull.

• Dead Skin Cells:- 

Our skin sheds off dead skin cells on a daily basis but sometimes most of them do not fall of easily and get glued thus causing dullness. Exfoliating helps to radiate skin and peels of the grey dingy dead cells giving way to a healthier skin.

• Poor diet:- 

Eating a well balanced and nutritionist diet is important for getting rid of dull skin because you are actually what to eat. The face speaks the type of diet being taken.

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Prevention of skin dullness :-

• Stay hydrated:- 

Drinking enough water improves blood circulation and makes the skin look healthy. An adult body requires eight glasses of water everyday to keep healthy.

• Exfoliation:- 

It is one of the best skin treatment which clear stubborn dead skin cells and gives way to new healthy cells which makes the skin look radiant and brighter.

• Skin Care:-

Following a proper skin care routine so as to take care of the skin is very important. Using safe products is suggested as per the skin type like dry, oily or combination skin so as to keep it healthy and moisturised.

• Follow a healthy diet:-

Having a balanced diet is very important. Having fruits, green vegetables, nuts, dairy, etc which are rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, etc. is considered healthy.

Remedies for skin dullness

• Apply lemon juice as it contains citric acid which helps is removing dead skin cells.
• Apply turmeric as it acts as an antiseptic and repairs skin.
• Apply milk, honey and rose water mixture which treat the skin and make it soft and smooth.
• Go for regular checkups and consult a dermatologist in case of emergency. Explore Gytree’s expert curated “dermatology packages” to know more.
• Applying curd provides radiance in skin.
• Applying coffee scrub gives protection against sun damage.
• Applying cucumber and aloe vera give natural glow to the skin and keep it healthy.