Dull color? Never again! Here's how.

In winter, we usually move from very cold outdoor environments to closed and heated places. These temperature fluctuations can stress the skin quite a bit, which, in combination with other aggressive factors like wind or smog, could dull the complexion of our skin. 

How can we prevent all of this from happening? In this article, we discover how to fight the much-hated dull complexion.

Vitamin C-based products to combat a dull complexion

Vitamin C is the active ingredient par excellence used in creams and other cosmetic products to awaken dull skin and energize the complexion. Thanks to its antioxidant action, it also counteracts the first signs of aging and helps maintain fresh and healthy skin. 

For all these reasons, vitamin C is the perfect ally for those seeking youthful and vibrant-looking skin.  

Hydration and protection

To counteract the effect of gray and dull skin, it is important to provide it with all the protection it needs daily. Within the cream that we apply daily to our skin, after cleansing, there must always be an SPF protection factor that ensures the creation of a protective barrier against all those external agents that, as mentioned earlier, can be quite stressful on our skin. 

Clean skin for a radiant effect 

"When our skin is clean, looking in the mirror we see ourselves much more radiant. That’s why daily removal of all traces of makeup and smog with proper cleansing is essential to achieve a glowing complexion."

To have clean skin, it is necessary to cleanse it every evening with appropriate products and apply a toner with astringent action on the pores. This way, we will prevent the smog particles present in the air from settling on the skin and, by clogging the pores, in addition to giving it a pale color, they will also create imperfections. 

Read this article to learn more about the topic: 3 rules for proper facial cleansing 

Cell Phone Replacement 

To achieve a radiant complexion, it is important that our facial cells are continuously stimulated to ensure cell turnover. When we allow dead cells to remain on our skin for too long, it takes on a dull appearance. Exfoliating the skin in winter, contrary to what one might think, is therefore very important. Not only mechanical exfoliation, but also a light peeling done with special creams, such as those that work during nighttime rest, can be useful to see a change in the texture of the skin and its color.

...play with makeup! 

Finally, an extra touch for a wow-effect skin can be given by highlighter. There are various types available on the market, from liquid to powder, all with a single purpose: to transform dull and boring skin into radiant skin with a healthy glow. If highlighter might scare someone, then one can also opt for a more radiant base by choosing, for example, a foundation or BB cream with a skin-perfecting effect, evening out and indeed... luminous. 

Makeup can be a valid ally to complete the work, but it is important to remember that it always starts with the care of its canvas, which is our skin.