Dull, lacklustre, drab or lifeless. These are all common ways to describe skin that has lost its radiance. But before you grab your favourite pack of brighteners and highlighters, it’s important to understand why all that natural glow left your skin in the first place.
- Lack of sleep
- Exposure to pollution
- Dehydration
- Damage from UV rays
- Stress
A few of these are common, day to day occurrences that are pretty hard to avoid, but some of them can be remedied with a few adjustments to your regular life routine. We’ve compiled some simple and practical tips to help restore the natural glow of your skin. These tips will work best when combined with a regular skincare routine that uses high quality brightening, lightening and whitening products.
Chocolate for your face
Yes! we are referring to the chocolate that everyone loves to indulge in. Cocoa Beans in chocolates have excellent antioxidant properties. They can reduce dull skin and improve the lifespan of your skin cells. This is an easy DIY trick that uses ingredients that you probably already have at home. Prepare a mixture of melted chocolates, milk and honey, then apply it directly to your skin. The mask can be washed off after 15 to 20 minutes.
Exfoliate
Exfoliating is an effective and proven measure to help regain the shine and glow of your skin. When the face is packed with dead skin cells, it causes the skin to appear dull and lifeless. Exfoliating will combat this as it will wash off deteriorated skin cells and make way for fresh, bright, new skin cells. Just be careful not to over-exfoliate if you have sensitive skin as it could lead to irritation. For sensitive skin types, once or twice a week is enough to provide effective results without causing unnecessary inflammation.
A good night’s sleep
Lack of sleep is a major contributor to many health issues, and that includes lacklustre skin. Studies have shown that the less you sleep, the more it will show on your face. Therefore, it’s important to get a good six to eight hours of sleep whenever possible. A proper sleep schedule will improve your complexion, reduce dark circles and grant you healthy skin.
Water for the skin
One of the most important tips for brightening up dull skin is also one of the easiest. An adult female requires an average of 2.7 litres of fluid per day and it is strongly recommended to follow this guideline as often as you can. Adequate water levels in your system help the skin maintain its natural complexion and prevent it from looking dull and tired. Water helps the body to flush out toxins, which results in clear, healthy skin. There’s no reason not to stay hydrated, and following this tip will do wonders for your complexion, and your health in general. </h4?water>
Written By
Zen Xiao