You are someone who tends to follow every step of a skincare routine by firstly washing your face with chemical-free face wash, hydrating your skin using moisturizer, and spending money on purchasing high-quality branded serums that promise to provide glowing and clean skin. But, when you look in the mirror or click selfies for a natural look, your skin appears to be dull and tired, with no sign of brightness. Then, it is very common and not a serious problem and can be easily avoided by understanding what your skin wants other than following the same routine. 

More Than Skincare: The Real Secret to a Healthy Glow

★ First of all, let’s break the illusion that everything depends on buying and using popular skincare products. 

★ Let’s take an example: Imagine your skin as a beautiful garden that requires water and some fertilizer in the form of the best skincare products, and still the garden doesn’t grow any flowers, as it has not been provided with sunlight, soil, and proper weather conditions. 

★ In the same way, secrets for getting glowing skin also focus on different factors other than fancy cosmetics. 

Is Your Skin Dull—or Simply Dehydrated?

★ Dehydrated skin—mostly your skin feels dry and lacks moisture that makes your skin lack proper glow even when using many products. 

★ It is best if you use some serum with hyaluronic acid with high-quality moisturizer, and drinking water will maintain surface hydration. 

Is Your Glow Being Blocked by Dead Skin?

★ Dead skin cells occur when your skin feels rough, its texture changes, and makeup leaves patches on the skin that indicate a need for exfoliation. 

★ Exfoliation simply means to use a scrub, brush, or chemical exfoliant to gently rub your skin around 2-3 times a week. 

★ If your skin feels itchy, starts to peel from its surface, and looks dull. Then you might over-exfoliate your skin, which is also considered not appropriate for skin health. 

Your Products Might Be Working Against Each Other

★ It is said that having incomplete information about products you used that may contain powerful ingredients, combining products with the wrong ingredients, and leaving out moisturizer.  

★ It can make skin more sensitive, and skin tries to protect itself instead of promoting glow. The right way is to follow a simple routine of cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen without any harsh chemicals. 

Why Is Sunscreen Non-Negotiable? 

★ You may have already heard that UV radiation from sunlight may lead to dark spots on skin, skin color changes, and damage to collagen production that repairs skin cells. 

★ All of these factors can make your skin lose its radiance, which makes using sunscreen every morning an essential part of your routine. 

Your Glow Starts With Your Lifestyle

★ Your skin doesn’t become flawless because of the products, and it actually requires proper sleep quality, healthy food choices with fruits and proteins, and practicing some techniques to manage stress. 

★ Your skin automatically shows what it is actually lacking by giving a tired appearance, as it indicates some lifestyle changes. 

Your Skin Needs Air, Not More Products

★ No physical movement can reduce blood circulation and make your skin lack oxygen, which leads to a dull look. 

★ Giving a light massage to your face, taking small walks, and even stretching your neck or jaw can give you instant freshness. 

Skincare Takes Time—Are You Rushing It?

★ It is important to have realistic expectations that any products you use will take time to work slowly, as cell turnover takes about 28-40 days. 

★ Switching between products will confuse your skin regarding how to respond, and being consistent with using proper products can give a glow to skin over time. 

Glow Check: Let’s Find Your Radiance

Answer some of these questions: 

➤ Do I moisturize my skin? 

➤ Do I exfoliate my skin gently? 

➤ Do I use sunscreen every morning? 

➤ Do I complete my sleep schedule for at least 7 hours? 

➤ Do I use the same skincare products for a month or more? 

If most of the questions have "no" as an answer, then this might be the reason your skin looks dull. 

Conclusion 

Skincare is a journey, not a quick process, and maintaining skin health requires both using good products and healthy lifestyle habits. Next time, you look at your mirror or phone camera and try to look for signs that are mentioned in the checklist for understanding your skin needs and believing you take charge of giving glow to your skin.