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Brilio.net - The term dull skin basically refers to the condition of skin that has lost its natural shine, so it doesn't look bright. The appearance of dull skin itself is the result of a combination of the buildup of dirt that sticks to the outside of the skin and the process of excess melanin (color pigment) production that occurs within the layers of the skin. These two processes then make the skin look dirty and unsightly.
One common factor that can cause the above problems is constant exposure to pollution and the sun's UV rays. This is because ultraviolet (UV) light has a wave of light called UVB which can cause increased melanin production and a burning sensation on the skin. Apart from that, the accumulation of pollution and dust after daily activities can also damage skin cells, triggering increased melanin production, making the skin look dull and dark in the process.
Eits, however, you don't need to be confused about how to solve the problem above. The reason is, you can try using natural ingredients as an effective alternative solution to brighten a dull face. One of them, as reported by briliobeauty.net from @nanad_bebe on Instagram, uses a mixture of rice flour and tomatoes, Friday (9/2).
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Reporting from Lifestyle Asia, rice flour has gentle exfoliating properties that can remove dirt from the skin layers, thereby brightening the skin in the process. Apart from that, rice flour is also rich in amino acids, B vitamins, antioxidants which can provide nutrition to brighten skin tone overall. Plus, the phytic acid component in it is also effective in helping reduce melanin production and smooth dark layers of skin.
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Tomatoes are a fruit that is rich in lycopene and vitamins. Summarized from the Purplle page, lycopene has strong antioxidant properties that can fight skin-damaging free radicals, help protect the skin from sun damage, and reduce melanin production which causes black spots. Apart from that, tomatoes also contain vitamins A and C which help stimulate collagen production while regenerating the skin, making the face brighter in the process.
You can use the two ingredients above in the following way.
Tools and materials:
1. 1 fresh tomato
2. 1 tablespoon rice flour
3. Blender and small container
Working steps:
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1. Peel and clean 1 fresh tomato, then blend until smooth.
2. Mix a little of the tomato extract with 1 tablespoon of rice flour.
3. Stir all the ingredients until they are mixed well and become thick.
4. Apply this mixture thickly as a mask on a clean face for 15 minutes.
5. After that, massage and rinse your face with clean water, then dry it and use moisturizer afterwards.
6. Do this routine at least 2 times a week to get maximum results.
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