If you're not sure whether you have sallow skin or not, the easiest way to identify it is to compare your current complexion to its usual state. "Everyone is born with [a] certain skin colour, but when your skin loses its natural colour and lustre due to certain unhealthy external and lifestyle factors, you are known to have sallow skin," Dr. Mrunal Shah Modi, a dermatologist and trichologist, explained to BeBeautiful. "This generally leads to the person's skin looking paler, yellower or darker than usual."
However, sallowness can look different depending on your skin tone. As board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King shared with Women's Health, sallow skin appears yellow in people with pale or pink-toned skin, while those with warm olive tones may notice their skin turning brown. Those with naturally dark skin likely won't notice signs of sallowness. Generally, discoloration is easiest to spot on the face, so remove your makeup and any tinted skincare products and step in front of the mirror in a well-lit room to survey your complexion.
