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77 | Why Your Skin Looks Dull Even with a Full Skincare Routine — Esthetician Monina Explains

20 min · 9 de may de 2026
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You're doing the routine. You're buying the products. Your skin still looks dull. Sound familiar?  In this episode, licensed esthetician Monina walks Velia (and all of us) through the real reasons skin loses its glow — and why the answer is almost never "buy more products." She covers the five root causes of dull skin, the biggest mistakes she sees over and over in her treatment room, and what a truly glowing skin routine actually looks like.If you've ever bought a $100 serum and felt like it wasn't doing anything, or wondered why your skin looks worse after adding more products — this one is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: * The 5 root causes of dull skin: barrier dysfunction, dehydration, poor product absorption, inflammation, and slow cellular turnover * Dehydrated vs. dry skin — they're not the same and they need different fixes• Why over-exfoliation is the #1 skin mistake right now (TikTok is partly to blame) * What humectants are and why skipping them leaves skin looking flat — even under makeup * The pilling test: how to know you've officially put too many products on your skin• Skin cycling explained — and how to use it without confusing your barrier * Glowing skin vs. oily/shiny skin: the actual difference and what each one means for your barrier * Why professional treatments can be completely undone by aggressive at-home routines * Monina's recommendation: infusion facials over aggressive resurfacing for most people ALL THE LINKS MENTIONED: https://www.modernebeauty.com/why-your-skin-still-looks-dull-and-what-s-actually-missing-from-your-routine Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order. Use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co. [https://veliabeautyco.com] If you're not sure what skin type you are, I have a quick skin type quiz [https://kindred-skin-scribe.lovable.app/]. It'll tell you exactly what you're working with so you can shop with confidence. Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you: ✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.  💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.  👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.  🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.  🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews. Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered! 🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab! Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media [https://jenvazquez.com]

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