Dullness
What is a dull skin?
Dullness refers to the lack of radiance and vibrancy in the skin, making it appear tired and lifeless. Many factors can contribute to dullness, including environmental stressors, lifestyle choices, and inadequate skincare routines. Understanding the root causes is essential for finding effective solutions.
Causes of Dullness
There are several reasons why your skin might look dull:
- Environmental Factors: Pollution and UV exposure can damage skin cells, leading to dullness.
- Dehydration: Not drinking enough water can cause the skin to lose its natural glow.
- Dead Skin Cells: Accumulation of dead skin cells can block light reflection, making the skin appear lackluster.
- Poor Diet: Lack of essential nutrients can impact your skin’s health and appearance.
How to Combat Dullness
To restore your skin’s natural glow, consider these tips and treatments:
Skincare Routine
- Exfoliation: Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells. This process can rejuvenate your skin and improve its texture.
- Hydration: Use a good moisturizer and drink plenty of water. Hydrated skin looks plumper and more vibrant.
- Sunscreen: Protect your skin from harmful UV rays by using sunscreen daily. This can prevent damage that leads to dullness.
Recommended Skincare Products for DULL Skin
When choosing skincare products, look for those specifically designed for dull skin. Here are some recommendations:
ACTIVE EXFOLIANT POWDER
An innovative triple action exfoliant that combines a gentle granular action, along with a chemical and enzymatic action. Activated with water, it transforms into a frothy, mousse-like texture.
- Gentle enough for daily use.
- Contains a powerful synergy of Sea Fennel Extract, Vitamin E and Niacinamide to cleanse and purify the skin.
- Leaves the visibly luminous, soft and fresh.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder: Granular exfoliant
- Salicylic Acid: BHA-keratolytic
- Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract: Enzymatic exfoliant
- Sea Fennel: Visibly improves skin radiance
how to use
Wet hands then pour half a teaspoon of powder into the palm of your hand. Add a little water and lather by rubbing your hands together. Apply to the face and gently massage in circular motion, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with the appropriate skin care routine. Frequency: 3 to 4 times a week, suitable for daily use.
INTENSIVE EXFOLIANT GEL
This innovative, high-performance, dual action exfoliating gel is enriched with oligoelements and natural enzymes with toning properties that leave the skin looking smooth, fresh and radiant.
- Frees the skin from dead cells and impurities.
- Skin appears firm.
- Visibly evens skin tone while reducing the appearance of pores.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Pomegranate enzyme (Lactobacillus / Punica Granatum fruit ferment extract): Exfoliates
- Larch extract (Galactoarabinan): Tones
- A unique combination of Sodium PCA, natural moisturizers and essential amino acids including Arginine and Proline: Moisturizes
- Glycolic acid: Exfoliates
how to use
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week.
PHYTOAROMATIC GOMMAGE
This granular botanical exfoliator comes in the form of a creamy emulsion. It is formulated with polished rice powder for gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation and extracts of cucumber, jojoba and ginkgo biloba.
- Refines skin texture / brightens skin tone.
- Improves the appearance of scars.
- Revitalizes, soothes and moisturizes.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Polished Rice Powder (Oryza Sativa): Mechanical exfoliation
- Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) fruit extract: Soothes
- Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) seed oil: Softens
- Ginkgo Biloba extract: Antibacterial
- Complex of Essential Oils (Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, Camphor, Cypress): Purifies
how to use
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week.
EXFOZYME EXFOLIANT
This creamy enzymatic exfoliator activates on application. Combining pomegranate fruit ferment extract, kaolin, and zinc oxide, this formulation is appreciated by all skin types including the most fragile.
- Gently removes dead skin cells.
- Refines skin texture / brightens the complexion.
- Purifies, soothes, and prevents dehydration.
- Can be used around the eyes.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Pomegranate enzyme (Lactobacillus / Punica Granatum fruit ferment extract): Exfoliates
- Kaolin : Purifies
- Zinc Oxide: Heals dry skin
- Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) seed oil: Soothes
- Complex of Essential Oils (Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, Camphor, Cypress): Purifies
how to use
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week.
GLOW MASK
Formulated with camu camu extract and a vitamin cocktail, this deliciously creamy mask gives the skin an infusion of vitamins A, C, B3, B5 and E.
- Revives tired skin.
- Gives the skin a radiant glow.
- Moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
- Reduces the appearance of redness.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Myrciaria Dubia fruit extract (camu camu): Antioxidant
- Mauritia Flexuosa fruit oil (buriti oil): Moisturizes, Nourishes
- Niacinamide: Visibly improves skin texture
- D-Panthenol: Hydrates
- Vitamin E: Protects from environmental stressors
how to use
VITAL C15 SERUM
This scientifically advanced and clinically proven formula contains 15% VITAL C COMPLEX, a powerful synergy of ingredients such as vitamin C, ferulic acid and camu camu extract, as well as MATRIXYL® 3000 to visibly improve skin vitality and uniformity. This new generation high concentration vitamin C serum:
- Provides overall protection against environmental stressors
- Renews the skin’s radiance for a flawless-looking complexion
- Visibly reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles
- Visibly improves skin elasticity and tonicity
- Rejuvenates skin texture
CLINICAL STUDY:
- 97% of volunteers noticed a more radiant complexion**
- 93% of volunteers noticed an improvement in skin elasticity**
- Up to +72% improvement in skin texture*
- Up to -92% decrease in total wrinkle length*
* Clinical study on 60 women (avg. age 50.4 years old), all skin types. The efficacy and tolerance were tested on days 0, 14 and 28.
** Subjective evaluation. Performed by Lab. Dermo-Cosmetik (G.M. Collin) on site. Individual results may vary.
how to use
Frequency: Intensive treatment: Use morning and/or evening for 28 days
Caution: Once opened, the product must be used within 6 months for optimal efficiency.
RETINOL ADVANCED+ NIGHT CREAM
Developed to retexturize skin and fight the effects of aging, this velvety-textured night cream is formulated with an innovative retinol time release system.
- Eliminates dead skin cells and reveals refreshedlooking
skin. - Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Evens skin tone and makes skin radiant.
- Improves skin texture.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Retinol time release system: Visibly improves the signs of aging
- Glycine soya extract: Hydrates
- Peptide Q10TM (Pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate): Antioxidant
- Niacinamide: Improves skin’s moisture barrier
- Matrixyl 3000® (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7): Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
- Biosaccharide gum-1: Moisturizes, Soothes
how to use
Frequency: Apply at night 3-4 pumps over the appropriate concentrate every other day the first week and every day for the following weeks. In the morning, use a hydrating product in conjunction with your specific G.M. Collin skin care.
Use within 12 weeks after opening. Keep the product away from light and heat.