Dull & Tired Skin

Want to look fresh and dewy but your skin is telling a different story? We hear you.

First, why do we look dull and tired?

There are a few reasons our skin can look dull and tired. But there are ways for our skin to be fresh and dewy again.

1. Reduced collagen production = thinning and sagging skin, which can make it appear dull.
2. Decreased cell turnover: the natural shedding of our dull, dead skin cells slows as we age. The buildup makes our skin look a little lacklustre.
3. Accumulation of sun damage: over time the sun’s UV rays breaks down collagen, and stimulates melanin production, creating an uneven skin pigmentation.  
4. Loss of moisture. Over time our skin gets less efficient at holding on to water. This can lead to dryness and flakiness.
5. Lifestyle factors – smoking, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and inadequate sleep can all cause issues with dull and tired-looking skin.

What can help tired and dull skin?

1. The first steps is to focus on the fundamentals of skin health – getting the basics right such as sleep, hydration, exercise, and nutrition, are important.
2. Sunscreen! We all know it protects against skin cancer and sunburn, but it is your BEST anti-ageing product. It will reduce the damage UV rays cause on our skin, limit pigmentation and keeps our skin cells as healthy as possible. Even on a cloudy day it is important as 80% of the sun’s rays will penetrate the clouds.
3. A good skincare routine. Consider adding retinols (to increase cell turnover) and Vitamin C (to brighten) to your regime. And moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.

Want a quick fix? Our treatments can help

1. ProfhiloProfhilo (or a “skin booster” as it is sometimes called) is hyaluronic acid that is injected under the skin. This is great for stimulating collagen and keeping content higher in the upper skin cells. Resulting in a dewy, plump complexion.
2. Sciton BBLThe only treatment proven (via a study at Stamford) to impact the genes within the skin cells – reversing the signs of ageing.  The treatment is in the same category as IPL/laser and stimulates collagen production, hits pigmentation and gets rid of redness at the same time. After just one appointment you see results of clearer, fresher skin.
3. Advanced facialsDull skin is commonly caused by dead skin cells collecting on the surface and the skin not shedding them effectively. Within our facials we use a light salicylic acid peel (which does not make you bright red), which clears the dead skin cells gently and effectively. We include a deeply hydrating mask and LED light to finish the facial glowing.

Give us a call on 02039411815 or drop us an email and we can help guide you to the best treatment for your skin. If you’re considering BBL or Profhilo, we also offer a complimentary consultation so you can chat it all through with the doctor.