The color of a patient's complexion becomes an excellent marker of his state of health for any doctor. And if a radically changing skin tone indicates severe deviations in the state of health and exacerbation of internal diseases, then softer deviations from a healthy radiance – it is the prerogative of the beautician.
Grey, dull, pale skin color on the face – these are, most often, the consequences of poor nutrition and an unhealthy lifestyle, poor-quality skin care. It is very important to discuss with the patient the possible causes of a dull complexion and the procedures that will help restore a healthy glow to the skin.
Reasons why the complexion may deteriorate
If we ignore the internal pathologies that cause a change in complexion, then the skin condition is most often responsible for the pallor, dullness, grayness and earthiness of its shade. The following factors usually influence the complexion:
- insufficient supply of nutrients to skin cells;
- lack of oxygen;
- excessive sun exposure;
- increased dryness of the skin;
- insufficient cleansing of the skin;
- increased sebum secretion;
- impaired capillary circulation.
One of the main reasons why the complexion becomes dull and gray is an unhealthy lifestyle. We are talking about stress, lack of sleep, physical inactivity and smoking – all these factors affect the condition of the walls of blood vessels and the intensity of blood flow, the sufficiency of oxygen supply to skin cells.
If the blood flow in the capillaries is disturbed and the skin does not get enough oxygen, it becomes pale dull color. In smokers, under the influence of inhaled resins, capillary spasm and accumulation of toxic substances in the blood occur, which leads to a very characteristic grayish color of "smoker's skin".
Excessive sun exposure dries out the skin, giving it a parchment paper dullness, and also makes it flabby, covered with fine wrinkles. The effect of autumn-winter temperature changes, frost and cold wind has the same effect on the skin of the face.
Irrational nutrition and rigid diets deprive the skin of a number of vitamins and minerals important for its appearance, which can cause it to have an earthy tint. But dull skin color and rough texture is often due to poor cleansing, especially for oily skin types. Dead flakes of the epidermis are layered and cease to reflect light, giving the face a flaccid, lifeless appearance.
Skin care methods to correct complexion
A patient with a dull gray complexion should be advised to have an examination and, if necessary, consult with specialized specialists in order to not miss the exacerbation of internal diseases that can affect skin color.
Facial care should begin with cleansing the skin and stimulating the blood supply to the skin of the face. For this, various types of peelings, massage of the face and the cervical-collar zone are recommended to eliminate muscle tension and improve blood flow. Ozone therapy and plasmolifting will help to stimulate cellular metabolism. You can restore skin nutrition, moisturize and compensate for missing trace elements with the help of a course of mesotherapy and biorevitalization.
The patient should be advised on a supportive course of home skin care, as well as reminded of regular good nutrition, outdoor walks and reasonable physical activity, adequate sleep and smoking cessation – all this will restore freshness and healthy radiance to the skin.
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