Dull Skin

Causes

1. Dry skin / epidermis

When the skin cells are dehydrated and dry, they tend to be flatter and show bigger intercellular gaps among them. Bigger gaps mean higher water loss from the epidermis. So, without moisture replenishment, a dry skin will only end up drier, not shiny, and is prone to fine lines.

2. Skin oxidation

Every day, our body produces reactive oxygen radicals (ROS) as a free radical by-product from the normal metabolism process, you can imagine it is like the exhaust gas produced by a running train. Don’t worry, our body can tolerate a certain number of free radicals, however, too much would cause skin problems. Some behaviours like daily usage of the computer for a long period of time, constantly using their mobile phone, staying up late, or emotional swings will stimulate oxidation, causing the production and accumulation of a lot of free radicals in the skin. These burden free radicals will turn our face grey or yellowish. Oxidation is 100% natural, like leaving a cut apple in the air, it will turn yellow and black.

3.Hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure

Inadequate sun protection will speed up hyperpigmentation on skin and cause the skin to appear dull.

4. Abnormal epidermal renewal

Normally, our skin continuously makes new epidermal cells and sheds the old epidermal cells. But, sometimes, old epidermal cells do not shed and block the opening of the hair follicle instead. These cells will then bind with the sebum residue in the follicle, forming microcomedone or comedone. The bumpy microcomedone and comedone will make the skin texture uneven, resulting in poor light reflection and dull appearance.

5. Reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of blood

Haemoglobin is a protein that delivers oxygen to all the cells in our body. Sufficient oxygen in the blood means sufficient nutrients are delivered to skin cells. Well-supplied skin will look shiny, awake, and glowing.

6. Prone to allergies

People who are prone to allergies usually have dull skin and pigmented dark circles. Also associated with damaged skin barrier, repaired sebum barrier, dry skin, and poor ability to retain water in the skin.

Treatment

There are two ways to reverse dull skin and get a glowing complexion. The first is to stop the release of melanin (pigment cells) by preventing melanocytes from being stimulated. The second is to take actions to interfere with the production of melanin when melanocytes are stimulated, and to increase the skin’s antioxidant ability.

A. Mesotherapy

What is Mesotherapy:

Mesotherapy is a skin rejuvenation treatment that helps maintain our skin condition. It is a non-surgical treatment that injects solution with various vital nutrients to our skin directly.

B. M22 IPL treatment

What is M22:

M22 is an innovative photoelectric skin revitalisation instrument jointly developed by Lumenis, Stanford University, and Harvard University. It innovatively combines the world leading technologies (OPT technology and fractional non-ablative technology – RESURFX) to effectively treat pigmented lesions, acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks, swelling lines and several other skin conditions.

C. PicoSure Laser Pigmentation Treatment

What is PicoSure:

PICOSURE is a picosecond laser treatment that can safely and effectively remove tattoos and skin pigmentation. It has been certified by the US FDA and China CFDA and approved for use in treatment of pigmented skin problems and pigmentation. 

D. Skin whitening drip

What is IV drip:

Skin whitening drip solution contains mainly antioxidant agents such as glutathione and vitamin C. Glutathione is an antioxidant and detoxifier for our body cells, recommended for people who want to brighten their dull complexion / dark skin tone around the eyes.

E. Hydrafacial

What is Hydrafacial:

HydraFacial is a patented skincare treatment developed by an American skincare company, HYDRAFACIAL. This FDA, CE and CSA approved device was designed to promote the health of skin and to restore skin barrier rapidly. Mainly focusing on restoring skin health, HydraFacial utilised the patented 4 in 1 patented Vortex-Fusion delivery system to exfoliate, extract and hydrate skin, and used in conjunction with the HydraFacial proprietary vacuum technology and serums. As a result, impurities can be easily dislodged and removed while simultaneously delivering hydrating skin solutions. It only takes you 30 minutes to solve skin problems without downtime and pain, including blackheads, brown spots, dehydration, wrinkles, sensitivity, dull skin, enlarged pores, pimples, and photodamage.

 

F. Acid Peel

What is acid peel:

Acid peel is a skin resurfacing procedure involving application of acidic solution on the skin.  It stimulates the renewal of skin cells, promotes the replacement of elastic fibers in the dermis, and maintains the healthy state of the skin.  

 

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for safe and professional medical treatment.

Ai Beauty Clinic is a CQC accredited clinic based in London, and also is strongly supported by Cynosure(the owner of Ulthreapy) and Cynosure (the owner of PicoSure).

With rich experience of treating clients of various conditions, led by a famous British medical chief trainer, practiced by doctors and nurses who are GMC/NMC-registered and worked in NHS national hospitals, Ai Beauty provides certified and safe medical beauty treatments.

Ai Beauty always puts safety first. Not only are all medical staff insured by independent medical policy, each client who comes to Ai Beauty Clinic is also insured by £5 millions medical insurance. This full insurance coverage allows clients to have a concern-free treatment experience.

Ai Beauty Clinic has served over 15,000 clients from all around the world, been covered by some famous media such as European Times and CW Television, and established trust and an excellent reputation among them.

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