Don’t be surprised to know how badly and frequently you’ve been jumping from one skincare problem to another. Ask your closest girlfriends and they will tell you that the same series of unfortunate events has been happening to them as well.

It’s Complicated

Truly, skin is indeed a complex organ that’s not so easy to understand, more so to manage. A combination of factors often drives skin to misbehave. In the case of dull skin, the most common culprits are as follows:

• Tobacco use

• Dehydration and excessive alcohol intake

• Poor circulation

• Frequent product irritation

• Lack of exercise

• Poor diet

• Chronic stress

• Lack of sleep and rest

• Pessimism

• Poor skin care regimen

Improving The Status Of Your Relationship With Your Skin

When dull skin seems to be your problem, it is the first step to see your face glowing with health once again but, you need to go beyond your skin and, generally, establish a better relationship with your body. That is an advice that you’ll never get from an Ivory caps review.

Here are the top 7 tips to include in your skincare routine:

Tip No. 1: Go for professionally administered treatments.

Exfoliation is a tried and tested way of improving skin health. While you may have been practicing exactly that for years, chances are, you may have been neglecting professional treatments. Your best options include chemical peels, laser treatments, radiofrequency rejuvenation therapies, microdermabrasion, and micro-needling.  Know the pros and cons of each, and make sure that you understand the benefits and risks well before sitting in. The frequency of sessions will depend on your skin type, your expectations, and how well your skin responds to the regimen.

Tip No. 2: Sun time and sun protection.

UV may be a troublemaker but, sunlight is not all bad news for your skin.  Get some skin color, basking in early morning sunlight for no more than 15 minutes every day.  That is also just about the time it takes for your skin to convert much needed Vitamin D to useful derivatives that your body can process and use to fuel various mechanisms happening inside your body, including enhancing your immune system health and facilitating bone development and repairs.

Beyond that, sunscreen becomes a must. Yet, no sunscreen has ever been formulated to provide 100 per cent sun protection for your skin. That means it is in your best interest to stay in the shade whenever you do not have any compelling reason to go outdoors.

Tip No. 3: Regular exfoliation.  

Even when you go in for professional treatments, regular, DIY exfoliation is often still necessary for maintenance. That includes light dermal brushing or scrubbing with a soft washcloth. It helps get rid of impurities, including excess oils and dry skin, situated on the surface layer of your skin.

Tip No. 4: Cleanse, tone and moisturize. 

"I make sure to wash my face every night before I go to bed. I've been using eye cream since I was 19, and moisturizer. I can't get out of the shower without fully lathering my whole face and body with moisturizer." This was what Minka Kelly once shared about her daily beauty routine. These three steps are the foundations of good skincare. 

Tip No. 5: Plan your meals. When you think you’ve shopped for the right products that complement your skin, ask yourself this, “Have I been shopping for the right foods too?”  What you eat are practically your skin’s food too so be more mindful about what you put inside your body too.  Having a weekly meal plan is one way to become better

When you think you’ve shopped for the right products that complement your skin, ask yourself this, “Have I been shopping for the right foods too?”  What you eat are practically your skin’s food too so be more mindful about what you put inside your body too.  Having a weekly meal plan is one way to become better aware of what you should be picking up at the local market every time you drop by to shop.

6.  Stretch, lift and run.  

Most people would skip this step in their skin care routine, not realizing that it can be the single, most important step to get a natural glow even without a blush and a brush.

7.  Sleep in peaceful slumber.  

Uninterrupted sleep can do tons to improve your skin. Take the extra step to make your bed and take a relaxing dip or shower before hitting the sheets, and, soon enough, you should notice the difference it makes to the quality of your sleep.

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Conclusion

Your skin is too precious to be neglected and that, you already know but, it’s time to take action, and the best steps that you can take after all are the ones that make an impact on your skin health every single day.