Adult human skin undergoes exfoliation or natural exfoliation every 28 days. This process takes place gradually, until the entire surface of the skin peels completely.
But unfortunately, often the natural exfoliation process is hampered and does not occur evenly. As a result, the surface of the skin so rough, uneven colors, and looks dull.
Speaking from Dr. Melyawati Hermawan, SpKk, one of the causes is age. "The older the movement (exfoliation) the slower," he said
Exposure to pollution, dust, dirt, and stress can also slow the process of exfoliation. Dead skin cells that do not exfoliate continue to accumulate, making the skin look dull.
This will get worse when you undergo fasting. Not eating and drinking all day, automatic body susceptible to dehydration.
"During the fasting month there is a fear of dehydration. Water is the most important component of the body, the body lacks fluid, the skin also lacks fluid, "said Melyawati.
Like the domino effect, lack of fluids will inhibit and slow the skin's natural exfoliation process. "It affects our outer organs, the skin, which can be dull. Dead skin cells accumulate, so regeneration does not work, "he explained again.
One of the easiest and best ways to avoid dull skin during fasting is to drink plenty of water.
"When breaking and eating, drinking plenty of water, eating watery fruit," Melyawati suggested. Watermelon, melon, and pear are examples.
And according to him, taking additional vitamins such as zinc and vitamin c is not a requirement. "For skin vitamins there is no specific. What the body needs is needed skin. Our goal is to live healthy, not merely skin, but also make organs whole body, "he concluded.