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Dull Skin Causes And Ways to Reverse It

Amir Karam MD Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Founder / Creator of KaramMD Skin

Age, lifestyle, environmental toxins, dead skin buildup, and other factors can cause the skin to appear dry and dull. When we think about beautiful skin, we think: radiant, glowing, fresh. So what can be done to effectively reverse dull skin and achieve a revitalized, renewed look?

Tips on how to reverse dull skin

While dull skin can be concerning, you can get your healthy glow back and look younger again with these simple tips to reverse dull, aging skin. Get more details about this from my video on skincare secrets here, and summarized below. 

TIP #1: KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED

Dehydration causes the skin to look flat, flaccid, lined and wrinkled. That is never a good look. Hydration is an incredibly important part of your day-to-day routine. Get lots of water and include plenty of electrolytes to ensure your body can properly absorb the water you drink. Proper hydration helps the skin appear plumper, smoother, and more refreshed.

TIP #2: EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN

Dry skin left on your face needs to be removed to allow the new, healthy skin cells to come through. Getting rid of the dead skin cells helps promote cell turnover and gives you a brighter, fresher appearance. Don’t overdo it, but exfoliate your face 1-3 times a week.

TIP #3: CLEANSE YOUR SKIN DAILY

Be sure to use a good cleanser to wash your face every day, especially at night. The dirt that collects on your skin can damage the health of your skin during the night. So make sure you cleanse your skin with a proper cleanser that helps to moisturize and refresh.

TIP #4: KEEP IT PROTECTED FROM THE SUN

Sun exposure accelerates the signs of age. Too much sun is one of the top causes of dry, dull skin. Keep your skin fresh and radiant by protecting it from the sun. Be sure to keep the sun off your face and protect yourself with a good sunscreen.

TIP #5: EAT A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET

Your skin needs vitamins and nutrients to function and thrive. A diet high in sugars and processed, fatty foods is one of the main causes of dull skin. These types of foods retain fluids and stop them from transferring to other cells. The result is dull, dry skin that leaves you looking older. With a proper diet of vegetables, fruits, and healthy proteins, your skin remains fresh, youthful, smooth, and radiant. 

TIP #6: GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Sleep is incredibly important to keep your skin bright and beautiful. When you don’t get enough sleep, your circulation is weaker, and the blood supply to your skin is diminished. This leaves your skin dull and flat. To keep your youthful flush and brightness, be sure to get between 7-9 hours of solid sleep a night.

TIP #7: MAKE SURE YOUR SKINCARE PRODUCTS HAVE THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

Not all skincare products are created equally. Use skincare products with the following vital anti-aging ingredients, each one powerfully preventing the signs of age and rejuvenating the skin. The overall effect is brighter, more luminous skin, decreased pigmentation and inflammation, better collagen production, and fresh, supple, and beautifully smooth, hydrated skin. You need these key ingredients in your skincare products:


  • Vitamin C
  • Retinol 
  • Niacinimide 
  • Lipids
  • Hyaluronic acid serum
  • Peptides
  • Non-hydroquinone lighteners
  • Growth factors

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