Dullness in your menstrual phase
Dullness is tired, flat, uneven-looking skin that lacks glow. In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone are low, so skin is often drier, more reactive, and a little dull.
What to do
Add gentle exfoliation and an antioxidant in the morning to revive radiance.
Ingredients that help
- vitamin C
- gentle AHAs
- niacinamide
What to avoid
Avoid over-exfoliating, which leaves skin sensitised and more dull.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is my dullness worse in the menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone are low, so skin is often drier, more reactive, and a little dull, which can affect dullness.
What ingredients help dullness?
Look for vitamin C, gentle AHAs, niacinamide.