What you might notice
- Skin looking flat or grey, especially by the afternoon
- Tightness after cleansing
- Make-up sitting poorly and products stinging
Why it happens
A compromised skin barrier from over-exfoliation or harsh products, low humidity, sleep and stress, and simply not enough of the right hydrating ingredients.
How it's approached at the clinic
- 01
Strip the routine back and rebuild the barrier
- 02
HydraFacial or a prescription facial to restore hydration
- 03
Dermalux LED to calm and energise the skin
- 04
Consider regenerative treatment where the barrier remains fragile
What to expect, honestly
Improvement is often visible immediately after treatment, but lasting change depends on the home routine between appointments.
Questions about dull, dehydrated skin
What is the quickest treatment for dull skin before an event?
HydraFacial, ideally three to seven days beforehand, with Dermalux LED added to calm the skin. Neither has any downtime.