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We are sure everyone wants glowy, healthy-looking skin. Are you looking to transform your dull skin with a quick and effective glow skin treatment?
Don’t fret, as we are here to help! If you don’t have time to go to monthly facial treatment at beauty spas, you need to take note of the following skincare ingredients that can help you achieve that dream glowy skin.
Thankfully, all of these ingredients are readily available in the market, and with the proper knowledge, you are on track to get the glow skin treatment you need!
But first, let’s talk about dull skin vs glowy skin.
What is dull skin? Dull skin is defined loosely as “ashy” looking skin, which can appear on any skin and skin colour. The appearance of dull skin makes you look tired and sick. Dull skin results from dead skin cell buildup, ageing, sun exposure, and lack of water and nutrients.
On the other hand, glowy skin is skin that appears radiant, as if someone switches on the lights from within your skin. Having glowy skin looks healthy and vibrant.
You can get a few skincare ingredients to do glowy skin treatment, such as Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, and glycolic acid.
Vitamin C is a good antioxidant that can help to give you glowy skin by lightening dark spots and hyperpigmentation on the skin.
Plus, Vitamin C heals wounds on the skin quickly. It produces collagen that the body needs to close existing scars. Then it helps to tone down the colour of the scars, making your skin look glowy and healthy.
You should look for skincare products made of a stable type of Vitamin C. Buy Vitamin C products in opaque packaging, as vitamin C breaks down quickly if exposed to sunlight.
The good news is that Vitamin C is suitable for all skin types! For sensitive skin, you can start incorporating Vitamin C in your skincare routine by choosing a lower Vitamin C concentration, as concentrations higher than 20% may cause skin irritation.
For oily skin, choose Vitamin C with the non-comedogenic label. Choose Vitamin C serums with added hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid if you have dry skin.
If you apply Vitamin C serums, don’t forget to wear broad-spectrum sunscreen in the daytime! This is because vitamin C can cause increased sensitivity to UV rays. Sunscreen will protect your skin against UVA radiation, maximizing UV protection.
“Sunscreens block only 55% of the free radicals created by UV exposure,” according to a 2013 study.
Under laboratory conditions, the researchers discovered that applying 10% topical Vitamin C reduced UVB-induced erythema by 52% and sunburn cell development by 40-60%. It looks like pairing sunscreen and Vitamin C is like peanut butter and jelly—they’re good on their own, but they’re much better when they’re together.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a popular skincare ingredient that helps to boost skin hydration.
When the skin gets enough moisture and hydration, it will lessen fine wrinkles and ageing signs. HA improves the overall skin texture and makes the skin appear that you drink enough H20 in the day!
Sufficient moisture in the skin will help plump, firm, and smooth up the skin, making it look less dull. Hyaluronic acid also is a non-irritating ingredient and is safe for use with all skin types.
Retinol is a form of vitamin A. It is one of the many retinoids, a general term for vitamin A derivatives.
Retinol is a great ingredient to reduce dull skin as it increases the turnover of skin cells. It means that with retinol, the skin cells reproduce faster, increasing collagen production. Higher collagen improves skin texture and reduces fine lines.
Additionally, retinol also stimulates blood flow and circulation in the skin, giving it a healthy and rosy glow.
Niacinamide is not a stranger in the skincare world. It is the topical version of Vitamin B3. It can be found naturally in our daily food, such as meat, fish, eggs, and green vegetables.
Niacinamide is very useful for minimizing pore appearance and inhibiting excess sebum production. This in turn prevents the pore from getting clogged up with oil and dirt, which hinders them from stretching. As a result, skin looks smoother and more radiant.
Another exciting benefit is, that it can transform dull skin into glowy skin. Similar to Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), it can help restore the skin barrier, which then helps prevent evaporation of hydration. This super ingredient also helps build proteins in the skin and lock in moisture to prevent environmental damage.
Furthermore, niacinamide is also anti-inflammatory which means it is an excellent ingredient to help calm irritated skin. Moreover, it prevents skin ageing, such as wrinkles and discolouration, as niacinamide boosts collagen production in the skin!
Niacinamide is suitable for all skin types. Usually, niacinamide comes in 2% and 5% concentrations. Start easing niacinamide into your skincare routine with the lower 2% formula first if you have sensitive skin.
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. Compared to other AHAs, it has the simplest structure with low molecular weight.
Glycolic acid helps to combat dull skin by acting as an exfoliation agent. When applied topically on the skin, it loosens the bonds between skin cells in the top layers of the skin. Then, it removes those outermost dead layers of the skin to reveal a more glowy and radiant complexion.
Plus, as glycolic acid has a small molecular weight, it can easily penetrate the skin. It helps stimulate collagen production, which will make the skin feel firmer, smoother, and even-toned.
Glycolic acid is suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin types. Try a patch test first before applying glycolic acid directly on the skin for those with sensitive skin. People with dry skin often report irritation when using glycolic acid.
With this arsenal of knowledge from this article, I hope you can try incorporating glowy skin treatment to combat dull skin. Look out for these ingredients when you are choosing skincare products.
On top of using these ingredients, it is also advisable to be mindful of sun exposure and food intake to keep dull skin at bay. Malaysia has sunny and humid weather, so please apply for skin protection regularly. Plus, as delicious as our food is, it can be somewhat oily and lacking in nutrition needed for glowy skin. Be mindful of your food intake and drink water adequately.
If you would like to learn about your skin type and find a routine that works for your unique skin needs, you can try the myeppo skincare quiz here! With just 13 questions, the special algorithm will determine your skin type and recommend products suitable for you.
