Why Your Skin Looks Tired—And How to Fix It Fast
Your skin is tired and you know it! Visible signs such as redness and flaking are indicators that something is wrong and a change is needed.
Of course, skincare is one of the most elusive aspects of beauty because what works for one may not work for another. However, there are some things you can address, from getting enough sleep to changing to a highly nutritious diet.
A Poor Skincare Routine
Beauty philosophies differ all over the world, and some countries take a wildly different approach than others. While you can think you are doing the right thing for your skin, some of the products in your routine can actually harm your skin. For example, some scrubs are too abrasive, alcohol dries your skin and parabens can cause allergic reactions. The Korean skincare routine is considered among the healthiest for visibly younger, radiant skin that glows.
You Aren't Sleeping Well
Someone once said that the best tool in your beauty bag is a good night's sleep. Sleep is indeed a powerful ally in the battle against tired and stressed skin. When you sleep, your body repairs cells with protein, but you must make it through to stage 3 sleep for it to be effective. Interruptions will prevent this from working correctly. As a result, your body cannot repair damage, produce enough collagen or regenerate cells, resulting in dull and tired-looking skin.
Your Skin is Tired through Stress
Stress is one of the leading causes of bad skin. Studies have found that 90% of healthcare professionals agree that stress causes visible skin problems such as eczema, rosacea and acne. Of course, there are many wonderful products to de-stress stressed out skin and restore your confidence. However, too much stress can cause a myriad of issues that get worse over time. You can see this if you get a lot of breakouts or even begin to look prematurely older.
You Are What You Eat!
Girl, you know it's true that you are what you eat! Nutrition plays a critical role in skin health. Food with too much fat, sugar and salt will cause skin problems such as sagging, redness and acne. To address skin issues, a healthy diet of varied foods is recommended. However, it also helps to eat as much freshly prepared food as possible. That means learning to cook meat and fish for yourself. It's not that hard, tastes great, and you learn something new as you go along.
Not Enough Hydration
Further to nutrition, hydration might actually be the most critical aspect of healthy skin. Skin cells rely on getting enough water, as do all cells in your body. Hydration through drinking water, eating fresh fruit and vegetables and even showering will help your skin. Some people need more or less water, but you can eat fruit such as melons if you find drinking water a challenge. However, your skin also needs nourishment from skin moisturising products to help it along, too.
Summary
Applying the wrong skincare routine could be the reason why your skin is tired and looks dull. However, stress will also cause visible issues with your skin. To combat most problems, it helps to eat a balanced and nutritious diet and make sure your skin gets enough hydration.
