Dull Skin

hey everyone. this is my first time posting here although i’ve been reading posts for quite a while now.

my problem - cos of the winter weather my skin is looking really dull. this is the the case even though i regularly exfoliate and give myself facials at home once a week. :frowning:

can any1 recomend anything to brighten my complexion naturally - i’m not too fond of wearing makeup on a daily basis, so am not that interstd in makeup.

currently i use exfoliator in morn and use the oil cleansing method in evening followed by jojoba oil (which for me has been the best moisturiser ever used!) usually this routine leaves my skin looking great, but since winter my skins really lacking radiance.

any suggestions?

Re: Dull Skin

Maybe you need to look at your diet? Has anything changed in your diet for your skin to look dull?

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Try avoiding staying alot in heated areas is that dehydrates your skin.

Change the products to suit the winter climate like use a mask with honey in it and you mentioned you are exfoliating daily?? YIKES!! that too in winter.

Skin should only be exfoliated once a week.

Use a skin nourishing mask.. almond oil, vitamin E, oatmeal and honey!

Mash 1/2 a banana, add to it 2 tablespoons of powdered milk and 1 tsp of honey..leave it on for 1/2 hour and wash-off.

Like Adra said.. exfoliate only once a week.. u're stripping u're skin off of natural oils..

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thanks for the tips.

re my diet - i thnk i'm lacking in fruit and veg so will up my intake on that.

exfoliating daily - i think i must hav skin like a rhino ! i know ure only supposed to xfoliate a couple of times a week but i swear anything less than daily and my skin looks lifeless!

does anyone know of any good vitamins that i could take ? tried the perfectil for about 3 months and didnt really see an improvement. maybe a multivitamin would help?

gina - thanks for the mask. will give it a go

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Vit B + C daily is very good for skin and your body

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i use Patricia Wexler M.D. MMPi 20 skin regenerating serum i had really fakey skin in the winter, and it's the only thing that fixed it plus it gives u a hint of pink glow. oh by the way you can get it from Bath and Body Works.