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Treating Dullness with GM Collin

Understanding Dull Skin

Skin dullness occurs when dead skin cells accumulate on the surface, blocking light from reflecting and leaving your skin looking flat and lifeless. Dehydration, environmental damage, and neglecting a proper skincare routine can also contribute to a lackluster complexion.

How to tell if you have dull skin

Lack of Radiance: Skin appears flat, lifeless, and lacks a healthy glow. It may even have a grayish.

Dry Skin & Dehydrated Skin: These skin conditions can also exacerbate dullness. Dry skin, lacking natural oils, often appears lackluster and may even become flaky or rough. Dehydrated skin, lacking water, loses its plumpness and radiance, making it appear flat and less vibrant.

Uneven Skin Tone: You might notice dark spots, hyperpigmentation, or uneven patches due to sun damage, hormonal changes, or past acne scarring.

Rough Texture: Skin may feel rough or uneven due to buildup of dead skin cells, but not necessarily tight.

Enlarged Pores: Pores may appear more prominent due to trapped oil and debris, further contributing to a dull complexion.

Addressing Dull skin

Treating and Preventing dull skin is possible through simple steps:

  1. Gentle Exfoliation: Regular exfoliation is key to removing dead skin cells and revealing a brighter complexion.
  2. Regular Moisturization: Dry skin appears dull, so moisturize daily, preferably twice a day, to maintain hydration and a healthy glow. Use a lightweight oil-free moisturizer to replenish moisture without clogging pores.
  3. Sun Protection: Daily use of broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential to prevent further sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
  4. Serums to Boost Glow: Look for serums or creams containing antioxidants like vit c or niacinamide to brighten the complexion and protect against environmental damage.
 
Below are some effective and tested and undergone clinical trials skincare products that can help address dull skin:
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ACTIVE EXFOLIANT POWDER

An innovative triple action exfoliant that combines a gentle granular action, along with a chemical and enzymatic action. Activated with water, it transforms into a frothy, mousse-like texture.

  • Gentle enough for daily use.
  • Contains a powerful synergy of Sea Fennel Extract, Vitamin E and Niacinamide to cleanse and purify the skin.
  • Leaves the visibly luminous, soft and fresh.
 

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder: Granular exfoliant
  • Salicylic Acid: BHA-keratolytic
  • Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract: Enzymatic exfoliant
  • Sea Fennel: Visibly improves skin radiance

how to use

Wet hands then pour half a teaspoon of powder into the palm of your hand. Add a little water and lather by rubbing your hands together. Apply to the face and gently massage in circular motion, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with the appropriate skin care routine. Frequency: 3 to 4 times a week, suitable for daily use.

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INTENSIVE EXFOLIANT GEL

This innovative, high-performance, dual action exfoliating gel is enriched with oligoelements and natural enzymes with toning properties that leave the skin looking smooth, fresh and radiant.

  • Frees the skin from dead cells and impurities.
  • Skin appears firm.
  • Visibly evens skin tone while reducing the appearance of pores.
 

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Pomegranate enzyme (Lactobacillus / Punica Granatum fruit ferment extract): Exfoliates
  • Larch extract (Galactoarabinan): Tones
  • A unique combination of Sodium PCA, natural moisturizers and essential amino acids including Arginine and Proline: Moisturizes
  • Glycolic acid: Exfoliates

how to use

Should be applied on damp skin. After the cleanser, apply a thin layer, sufficient to cover the skin. Leave to work for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. 
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week.
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PHYTOAROMATIC GOMMAGE

This granular botanical exfoliator comes in the form of a creamy emulsion. It is formulated with polished rice powder for gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation and extracts of cucumber, jojoba and ginkgo biloba.

  • Refines skin texture / brightens skin tone.
  • Improves the appearance of scars.
  • Revitalizes, soothes and moisturizes.
 

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Polished Rice Powder (Oryza Sativa): Mechanical exfoliation
  • Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) fruit extract: Soothes
  • Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) seed oil: Softens
  • Ginkgo Biloba extract: Antibacterial
  • Complex of Essential Oils (Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, Camphor, Cypress): Purifies

how to use

Should be applied on damp skin. After the cleanser, apply a thin layer, sufficient to cover the skin. Leave to work for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. 
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week.
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EXFOZYME EXFOLIANT

This creamy enzymatic exfoliator activates on application. Combining pomegranate fruit ferment extract, kaolin, and zinc oxide, this formulation is appreciated by all skin types including the most fragile.

  • Gently removes dead skin cells.
  • Refines skin texture / brightens the complexion.
  • Purifies, soothes, and prevents dehydration.
  • Can be used around the eyes.
 

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Pomegranate enzyme (Lactobacillus / Punica Granatum fruit ferment extract): Exfoliates
  • Kaolin : Purifies
  • Zinc Oxide: Heals dry skin
  • Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) seed oil: Soothes
  • Complex of Essential Oils (Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, Camphor, Cypress): Purifies

how to use

After the cleanser, apply a thin layer on damp skin. Leave to work for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. 
Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week.
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GLOW MASK

Formulated with camu camu extract and a vitamin cocktail, this deliciously creamy mask gives the skin an infusion of vitamins A, C, B3, B5 and E.

  • Revives tired skin.
  • Gives the skin a radiant glow.
  • Moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
  • Reduces the appearance of redness.
 

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Myrciaria Dubia fruit extract (camu camu): Antioxidant
  • Mauritia Flexuosa fruit oil (buriti oil): Moisturizes, Nourishes
  • Niacinamide: Visibly improves skin texture
  • D-Panthenol: Hydrates
  • Vitamin E: Protects from environmental stressors

how to use

On clean and dry skin, apply uniformly on face and neck. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse well.
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VITAL C15 SERUM

This scientifically advanced and clinically proven formula contains 15% VITAL C COMPLEX, a powerful synergy of ingredients such as vitamin C, ferulic acid and camu camu extract, as well as MATRIXYL® 3000 to visibly improve skin vitality and uniformity. This new generation high concentration vitamin C serum:

  • Provides overall protection against environmental stressors
  • Renews the skin’s radiance for a flawless-looking complexion
  • Visibly reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Visibly improves skin elasticity and tonicity
  • Rejuvenates skin texture

CLINICAL STUDY:

  • 97% of volunteers noticed a more radiant complexion**
  • 93% of volunteers noticed an improvement in skin elasticity**
  • Up to +72% improvement in skin texture*
  • Up to -92% decrease in total wrinkle length*

* Clinical study on 60 women (avg. age 50.4 years old), all skin types. The efficacy and tolerance were tested on days 0, 14 and 28.

** Subjective evaluation. Performed by Lab. Dermo-Cosmetik (G.M. Collin) on site. Individual results may vary.

how to use

Following the cleansing steps and mist, apply 4-5 drops in palm of the hand and use the fingertips to massage a thin layer on face and neck. Avoid eye contact. Superpose the appropriate treatment cream
Frequency: Intensive treatment: Use morning and/or evening for 28 days
Caution: Once opened, the product must be used within 6 months for optimal efficiency.
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RETINOL ADVANCED+ NIGHT CREAM

Developed to retexturize skin and fight the effects of aging, this velvety-textured night cream is formulated with an innovative retinol time release system.

  • Eliminates dead skin cells and reveals refreshedlooking
    skin.
  • Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Evens skin tone and makes skin radiant.
  • Improves skin texture.

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Retinol time release system: Visibly improves the signs of aging
  • Glycine soya extract: Hydrates
  • Peptide Q10TM (Pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate): Antioxidant
  • Niacinamide: Improves skin’s moisture barrier
  • Matrixyl 3000® (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7): Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
  • Biosaccharide gum-1: Moisturizes, Soothes

how to use

After the G.M. Collin cleanser and mist, apply at night carefully to the face. A sensation of heat and slight redness may occur during the first few days. 

Frequency: Apply at night 3-4 pumps over the appropriate concentrate every other day the first week and every day for the following weeks. In the morning, use a hydrating product in conjunction with your specific G.M. Collin skin care.
Use within 12 weeks after opening. Keep the product away from light and heat.
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