We all have those days where our skin looks tired and is missing its usual glow. There can be a few different reasons for dull skin, including your lifestyle, stress or even the changing seasons.
The good news is that dull skin doesn’t have to be a permanent fixture. With the right skin care for dull skin and a few simple lifestyle shifts, you can brighten dull skin naturally to bring back your natural glow.
At a glance:
- Dull skin can be caused by dehydration, a build-up of dead skin cells, your lifestyle and using the wrong products for your skin
- Using a brightening skin care routine, using facial massage and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can all help your skin to look its best
- Best for brightening dull skin: Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum
- Avoid using harsh ingredients and over-exfoliation
Let’s take a closer look at everything from the everyday habits that might be keeping your skin from glowing to the best natural products for dull skin.
Why does my skin look so dull?
Dull skin can show up in a few different ways. It might be that your skin looks and feels dry, has an uneven tone, lacks elasticity or has a “tired” look.
Dehydration can cause skin to look dry and dull as the skin doesn’t have enough moisture to stay hydrated and bouncy. Dead skin cells can also build up, which can cause a rough, greyish tone that looks dull.
Lifestyle can really have an impact on your skin too. Stress, poor sleep and a lack of movement can make your circulation sluggish, which can affect your skin’s natural glow.
The same goes for things like pollution, diet, ageing, the skin care you use and even too much screen time. It all contributes to how your skin looks and feels.
Top causes of dull skin include:
- Dehydration and lack of moisture
- Build-up of dead skin cells
- Stress, lack of sleep and low activity levels
- Exposure to pollution and environmental stressors
- Ageing and slower skin renewal
- Using harsh or unsuitable skin care products
Brighter, glowing skin comes from keeping your skin protected and hydrated, while supporting skin renewal. The skin care products you use can make a huge difference to how glowy your skin looks.
How to brighten dull skin naturally
You don’t need to be hard on your skin to brighten it up and bring some glow back to your complexion. At Green People, we believe in working with your skin, not against it. That’s why our natural and organic skin care products draw on plant actives that support renewal, restore hydration and help you brighten dull skin naturally – without the need for any harsh ingredients.
1. Exfoliate
Gentle, regular exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells that can sit on the surface of your skin, making it look dull. Our Fruit Scrub Exfoliator contains ultra-fine exfoliating particles of Bamboo to lift hardened skin cells away, while a refining blend of 5 AHA natural extracts reveals your natural skin radiance.
Fruit Scrub Exfoliator 50ml
Reveal a smoother complexion with this certified organic exfoliator
219,00 kr
2. Energise
Boosting your circulation with facial massage, exercise and even a brisk walk can encourage blood flow for a natural glow. Our Jade Gua Sha Massage Tool can help you to carry out a facial massage to get your circulation going at home.
Simply glide it over the contours of your face with a serum or facial oil for slip. Discover the best facial oils for Gua Sha.
Jade Gua Sha Massage Tool
Bring the spa home with our skin-glow Jade Gua Sha massage tool
147,00 kr
3. Brighten
Vitamin C is one of our favourite ingredients for brightening the skin. It helps to brighten dull areas and pigmentation to even out skin tone, and is also a powerful antioxidant that helps defend skin from free radicals caused by pollution and UV light. A targeted organic serum with Vitamin C can make all the difference, boosting radiance and restoring a healthy glow. Read on to discover our top pick for brightening dull skin naturally.
4. Rest
Getting enough rest is important to keep your skin looking its best. Sleep is when your skin regenerates, so by making sure you’re prioritising getting a good night’s sleep, you can dramatically improve brightness.
The best skin-brightening serum
For a real glow boost, serums are your skin’s best friend. Concentrated formulas penetrate deeply into the skin, delivering active ingredients where they’re needed most.
Our Age Defy+ Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum is a plant-based powerhouse for tired, uneven skin. It’s our best brightening serum for dull or ageing skin, using Vitamin C to even tone, reduce dullness and support collagen production for plump, bouncy skin.
Age Defy+ Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum 30ml
Discover the difference collagen-boosting Vitamin C makes to your skin
446,00 kr
Your brightening skin care routine
A consistent routine is the key to transforming dull, tired skin into a radiant complexion. Here’s a simple, natural brightening skin care routine you can follow to get your glow back:
Step 1: Gentle exfoliation
Start with our Fruit Scrub Exfoliator which uses Bamboo Stem to gently lift away dead skin cells, while an innovative natural AHA blend helps to brighten your complexion, vitamin-rich Shea Butter nourishes and Mandarin oil helps to boost circulation and cell regeneration.
Fruit Scrub Exfoliator 50ml
Reveal a smoother complexion with this certified organic exfoliator
219,00 kr
Step 2: Targeted brightening
Apply the Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum to deliver antioxidants and stimulate collagen. This step is essential for reducing dull uneven skin and protecting against daily damage.
Discover the difference collagen-boosting Vitamin C makes to your skin
446,00 kr
Age Defy+ Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum 30ml
Step 3: Daytime protection
In the morning, complete your routine with a tinted DD cream. It brightens instantly with light-reflecting minerals while also offering protection against daily environmental stressors.
You’ll love the glow and sheer coverage you get from this tinted DD moisturiser during the day. It’s made with natural, hydrating ingredients including moisturising Shea Butter and Squalane, collagen-stimulating Spanish Needle and firming Sea Fennel Stem Cells.
Age Defy+ Tinted DD Moisturiser SPF 15 – Light 30ml
Hydrate, glow and protect with this ‘light’ tinted moisturiser with SPF.
427,00 kr
Also available in ‘medium’.
Step 4: Overnight repair
In the evening, follow with our Brightening Moisturiser. This cream works overnight to restore hydration and brighten while you rest.
This overnight glow-getter is a must, especially for sensitive or ageing skin that’s struggling with dullness. It features Pineapple Extract to remove dead skin cells, while Beech Bud supports cell growth and Cucumber works with Mulberry Bark and Hibiscus Flower Extract to promote brighter, more even skin.
Age Defy+ Brightening Moisturiser 30ml
Target age spots, fine lines and wrinkles with this hydrating face cream
427,00 kr
Would you like help choosing the right organic skin care products to brighten dull skin naturally? Our friendly UK customer care team is happy to help with any questions about ingredients and can be contacted on 01403 740350 or on social @GreenPeopleUK.
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