The Skin Nerd: Dull and grey skin? Here's how to brighten up!

Leave the long winter days to be grey, rather than your skin
The Skin Nerd: Dull and grey skin? Here's how to brighten up!

Dull skin: Cold weather increases something called transepidermal water loss,

Have you noticed a grey pallor to your skin in the mirror? Has your glow been mysteriously robbed? Do not fear... The thief is possibly winter. Indeed, the brussels sprouts and good vibes trimester, filled with seasonal cheer, may be Scrooge-ing away your skin vibrancy and although it sounds almost like a superstition, there are scientific reasons why.

Many of us see problems with circulation (particularly in our fingers) as it gets colder and may not make this connection when it comes to our skin. It is blood flow that ensures our skin receives oxygen and nutrients, giving it its radiance and helping it to carry out its processes.

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