Qhen they say that tiredness shows on your facegray and dull, it’s not a figure of speech. In fact, when you are particularly tired and stressed, your skin suffersas a very sensitive organ that reacts immediately to every variation. This is why we can not only take action but also prevent the problem.
Face looking tired? Here’s why
Stress, tiredness, bad thoughts affect the appearance of the skin, which can appear grayer, duller and duller. “There “facial tiredness” is real biological language through which the organism manifests its need for recovery. It is no coincidence that in modern aesthetic medicine we are increasingly talking about fatigue skinor a set of symptoms – loss of tone, dehydration, irregular complexion and micro-wrinkles – linked to a slowing down of cellular functions» explains the Doctor Laura Mazzotta, specialist in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, clinical nutrition and aesthetic medicine.
«The signs of tiredness are the result of physiological and biochemical changes involving microcirculation, hormones, muscle tone and cellular metabolism. During times of stress or insufficient sleep, the body produces higher amounts of cortisol, the stress hormone, which interferes with normal cell regeneration and the production of collagen and hyaluronic acidtwo fundamental components to keep the skin toned and hydrated. The result is a less compact, more opaque face with features that seem to “go down”» explains the expert.
If your skin is dull and dehydrated
Stress also impacts on skin microcirculation: the blood carries less oxygen to the tissues and the capillaries tend to be less active. This is why the complexion takes on a greyish or yellowish tonedevoid of brightness. Furthermore, the mimic muscles of the face, continually stressed by stress, remain contracted: this generates tension in the features and makes the lines of expression more visible” continues the expert.
At the same time, «the stagnation of liquids in the area around the eyes causes bags and dark circles, accentuated by reduced oxygenation and an accumulation of toxins. The eyes appear swollen and the gaze loses vitality.”
How to prevent signs of tiredness on the face
When it comes to preventing tiredness, the first remedy to implement is rest: sleeping the classic seven-eight hours helps regenerate skin tissues and maintain hormonal balance. «During sleep, in fact, the skin enters a self-repair phase in which free radicals are eliminated and collagen synthesis is stimulated. Disturbed or insufficient sleep, on the other hand, reduces the skin’s ability to retain water and oxygenmaking it more vulnerable to fatigue” continues the doctor Mazzotta.
Even proper nutrition helps: «Eating seasonal fruit and vegetables, whole grains and sources of omega 3 such as oily fish, flax seeds or walnuts daily helps to counteract oxidative stress and keep the skin elastic and luminous. Water, then, is a true natural cosmetic: two liters a day promote the drainage of toxins and preserve skin hydration. It’s the same It is important to reduce refined sugars, alcohol and smokingwhich accelerate the glycation process and weaken collagen fibers.”
Prevent with skincare
Cleanse, hydrate, protect and regenerate are the four watchwords: «Sunscreen should never be missing, even in winterbecause UV rays and blue light from screens favor the appearance of signs of fatigue and premature aging. Nourishing masks and regular facial massages also help to stimulate microcirculation and maintain muscle tone.”
«Useful one Specific daily skincare with products that awaken the skin and give it freshness again. The first step, often underestimated, is the cleansing: a thorough but delicate cleansing, carried out morning and evening, removes impurities, make-up residues and toxins accumulated during the day or night. It is better to prefer non-foaming detergents, with delicate surfactants and soothing ingredients such as chamomile, cornflower or rose water, which respect the physiological pH of the skin.”
After cleansing, the tonic becomes a precious ally to awaken the tissues. Energizing formulas based on ginseng, green tea or distilled citrus waters help reactivate microcirculation, improving the skin’s ability to absorb subsequent active ingredients. Immediately after, it’s time for the siero, a concentrate of light but powerful active ingredients. The formulations with vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides and hyaluronic acid act in synergy to illuminate, hydrate and relax the features.”
We then continue with the day cream which must be hydrating, protective and antioxidant, therefore rich in ingredients that combat stress and strengthen the skin barrier. The night, however, is regenerated with specific serums, masks and creams. Can specific treatments be done? «It is useful to periodically combine professional treatments such as delicate peelings, oxygen therapy or biorevitalizations, which amplify the effects of home skincare».
5 ingredients that “awaken” dull skin
«The first is undoubtedly la vitamin C, symbol of brightness. It is a powerful antioxidant that counteracts free radicals produced by stress, smog and blue light, evens out the complexion and stimulates collagen synthesis, improving skin elasticity. Used regularly, it restores a clearer and more vital complexion, reducing the feeling of dullness typical of moments of tiredness.”
Then follows thehyaluronic acid which retains water and keeps tissues hydrated. «With time and effort, its concentration decreases, causing a loss of turgor. Creams and serums based on hyaluronic acid – especially in the different molecular forms – give immediate softness and a “plumping” effect, relaxing the features and making the face fresher.”
Even the niacinamidethat is, vitamin B3 is a fundamental ally in these cases because it improves the skin barrier, reduces redness and imperfections and reduces pollution damage that causes dull and uneven skin. Don’t forget the «biomimetic peptides that stimulate the production of collagen and elastinae help firm the contours and reduce tiredness wrinkles, promoting a more toned and relaxed appearance. Finally the caffeineideal for reducing bags and dark circles, reactivates microcirculation and brightens the gaze, giving immediate energy to the face.”