We all want it, but especially in the winter months, we often miss out on the famous glow. Instead of radiant, plump skin, we look in the mirror and see pale, tired-looking winter skin.

It's not that difficult to recapture that summer glow in the winter—and all without makeup. Learn how to make your facial skin glow from within with our tips for combating dull skin in the winter.

 

Pale skin in winter: What are the causes?

Every symptom always has an underlying cause. Instead of looking for a solution in jars and pots, ultimately only alleviating the symptoms, you should tackle the problem head-on. It's time to get to the root cause. There are some internal and external influences that—once eliminated or optimized—can make a big difference. We've summarized the most common causes of dull skin in winter for you, along with the best tips on how to counteract them:

 

• Heating air: The thermometer slowly climbs downwards and we turn up the heating. Of course, because nobody likes to sit freezing in the office or at home. During a long day at the computer or a cozy evening on the couch, we move little, which makes us even more susceptible to cold temperatures. But heated air not only dries out our respiratory tract, but also our skin. The result: that glow disappears. What can you do about it? There are special humidifiers that can be attached to radiators to create a more humid climate in the room. Alternatively, you can place bowls of water on the radiator. Regular ventilation is also important to ensure there is always enough oxygen.

• Wrong diet: Fast food and the like promote dull skin. Instead, try to eat as colorful foods as possible. Vitamins are important for a healthy glow. Vitamin C, in particular, accelerates collagen production in the skin. Iron deficiency can also cause the skin to appear tired. To provide your body with enough iron, foods like nuts and legumes should be part of your daily diet.

• Lack of sleep: The days are getting shorter and all you can do is sleep? We know the problem. Make sure your body gets enough rest. That doesn't mean you should give in to every twinge of tiredness and go to sleep. Because let's be honest: otherwise, we wouldn't leave our beds all day in winter, would we? :) But it's important that you don't stay up all night and pay attention to your sleep health. Because if you're tired, it shows on your skin. For better sleep, there are SLEEP CAPSULES , for example, which help you fall asleep faster and sleep through the night. Also, read our article on sleep health .

• Wind and weather: Okay, so far, no one has been able to do anything against wind and weather. But there are various ways to protect yourself from the cold, wet, and wind. In winter, make sure your body is adequately protected with warm clothing so you don't freeze. Special serums and day creams can also help protect your facial skin from the harsh elements lurking outside.

• The wrong care: You come home after a long day, freezing cold, and want to warm up in a hot shower. Stop! Water that's too hot can further stress your skin. Shower with lukewarm water and pay attention to the ingredients in your skincare. Facial oils are great, natural alternatives to conventional creams and can help restore your glow. Generally speaking, the more natural, the better.

 

INNER GLOW: What active ingredients does my skin need for more glow from within?

Experts agree: even more important than external care is internal care. As the saying goes, you are what you eat. And so, what you eat has a significant impact, especially on your skin.

The YLUMI beauty experts, the BEAUTY X HYALURONIC CAPSULES , the 2-PHASE SMOOTH SKIN SET, and the VANILLA GLOW PROTEIN contain a host of ingredients that will ensure your skin truly glows in winter. But our gut also has a major influence on our skin's appearance. If the gut is out of balance, it can often be seen in our skin's appearance. You can read more about this and which product can help you bring your gut into balance HERE . The YLUMI products harmonize well with each other and are perfectly matched. They can therefore be combined; tips on combining them can be found HERE .

Below we would like to list some ingredients that are important for the glow from within and that you can find in our beauty products:

• Alpha-lipoic acid: Alpha-lipoic acid is a fatty acid considered a multitalent against free radicals and environmental toxins. As one of the most effective antioxidants, it protects cells from oxidative stress and thus slows the skin's aging process.
• Astaxanthin: Astaxanthin is a natural substance from the carotenoid class, found in algae, for example. It is known as an antioxidant and is valued as a powerful free radical scavenger against oxidative stress. Thus, it protects against the breakdown of the skin's collagen support tissue, keeping it elastic and youthful.
• Camu Camu: The berry with the cute name originates from Peru and has been used medicinally there for thousands of years. With about 40 times more vitamin C than oranges, it stimulates collagen production in the skin, giving it a beautiful glow. It also provides other health-promoting substances such as vitamins B1, B2, and B3, beta-carotene, iron, calcium, as well as proteins and amino acids.
• Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid should be familiar to all beauty junkies. We use 100% vegan hyaluronic acid for our BEAUTY X HYALURONIC CAPSULES and VANILLA GLOW PROTEIN . Due to its high water-binding capacity, it's considered the body's natural moisturizer and maintains the elasticity of skin and connective tissue.
• Lipowheat™: Studies show that regular use of Lipowheat™ can visibly reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles. Improved moisture and elasticity smooth fine lines and wrinkles, making skin appear plumper and wrinkles appear less deep.

What else helps against dull skin in winter?

In addition to the active ingredients listed above, we can also do additional things to prevent tired winter skin and enhance the glow:

• Drink, drink, drink! As with many body issues, water also helps with dull, dry skin. Make sure you drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water and unsweetened teas per day to regain your glow.
• Detoxify: Toxins in the body negatively affect our skin. For dull, tired skin, it can help to regularly detoxify and rid it of these toxins. How about a sauna session, for example? Sweating flushes toxins out of the body, leaving your skin with renewed radiance. CLEAN CAPSULES also help reset your liver and the restorative system and stimulate your fat metabolism. You can find all the information about the CLEAN formula HERE .
  Another option is oil pulling. Originating from Ayurveda, this morning oil pulling practice can help with detoxification. Every morning before brushing your teeth, a tablespoon of high-quality vegetable oil (or virgin coconut oil, for example) is "pulled" through your mouth and teeth.