Why Do I Look Sallow?

Sallow skin appears as a paleness or yellowing of your natural complexion, usually on the face. Possible causes of sallow skin include anemia, vitamin deficiency and a variety of lifestyle habits, such as smoking and poor diet. Many treatments are available to treat sallow skin and restore a healthy appearance.

What Colour is sallow?

Sallow means unhealthy in appearance — often yellow in color — and is almost invariably used to describe someone's complexion.

Why does my face look yellowish?

Jaundice happens when there's too much bilirubin, a yellow-orange substance, in your blood. It's found in your red blood cells. When those cells die, the liver filters it from the bloodstream. But if something's wrong and your liver can't keep up, bilirubin builds up and can cause your skin to look yellow.