What causes skin to turn yellowish?

The condition of dark yellow skin is most closely related to diet in our lives. Eating too many dark-pigmented foods will lead to accumulation of skin pigments. In addition, poor blood circulation and oily sebum can cause yellowing of the skin. So if we want to avoid yellowing of the skin, we need to avoid sun exposure, adjust our diet, and promote blood circulation.

What causes dark yellow skin?

Dark yellow skin also has its roots. Expert research has shown that 80% of skin problems are caused by liver, spleen, and kidney dysfunction.

1. Food-induced yellowing of the skin

Carrots, pumpkins, orange juice, water spinach, cabbage, mangoes and other vegetables and fruits are rich in carotene. Excessive intake can cause carotenemia, which leads to yellowing of the skin, most obviously on the palms and soles, followed by the face and behind the ears. In severe cases, the skin all over the body can be affected.

2 Yellowing of the skin caused by poor blood circulation

The liver directly affects the blood vessels. Excessive liver fire or stagnation of liver qi can easily lead to poor blood circulation, affecting blood circulation in the face and making the skin naturally dull.

3 Yellowing of the skin caused by oily sebum

The oil, keratin and dirt accumulated on the surface of the skin will cause dark yellow skin if they are not cleaned in time.

4. Staying up late for a long time and lack of sleep cause yellow skin

If you don’t get enough sleep due to staying up late, your liver and gallbladder won’t get enough rest, which may manifest as rough skin, dark spots, yellow complexion, etc.

5 Yellow complexion caused by toxin accumulation in the body

Due to fatigue, tension or other physiological reasons, the human body will cause metabolic dysfunction and endocrine disorders, causing the body's waste to remain in the body for a long time. The remaining waste will begin to rot in the intestines, and the flora in the colon will continue to decompose the waste and produce toxins, resulting in memory loss, fatigue, sallow complexion, endocrine disorders, obesity, etc.