WHAT CAUSES SKIN DULLNESS

WHAT CAUSES SKIN DULLNESS?

What causes dull, lackluster skin tone?

Several factors can contribute to dull, lackluster skin tone, including delayed cell turnover or the build-up of dead skin cells on the outer layer. Normally, the skin tends to replace the worn-out or dead cells; failure to shed these cells can make the skin lose its glow. Sometimes dull skin can be due to the activities of free radicals in the body, which destroy collagen proteins. Skin dehydration, high-stress levels, polluted environments, smoking, and failure to exfoliate and moisturize can contribute to dull, lackluster skin tone.

What ingredients can help brighten a dull complexion

I recommend you look for skincare ingredients such as vitamin c, glycolic acid, retinol, azelaic acid, vitamin a, lactic acid, niacinamide, kojic acid, mandelic acid, arbutin, and alpha hydroxyl acid for a brighter skin. They inhibit melanin formation, prevent skin damage by free radicals, speed up cell turnover, prevent anti-aging signs, and give the skin a younger, brighter tone.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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