Everyone wants glowing skin, yet many don’t know what’s causing their skin to appear dull in the first place.
There are a variety of factors involved in achieving glowing skin, however, the most important step is understanding what your skin needs and nurturing it with the right care. Continue reading to learn what products you should use and why hydration, exfoliation, protection, and consistency are important tips when attempting to achieve glowing skin.
Tip 1: Hydration
Hydrating your skin doesn’t always mean applying as many products as possible onto your skin in the hope that it “glows” afterward. In fact, hydration is often prompted from within your body.
In other words, what you feed your body plays a large role in how your body and skin appear on the outside. Hydration is important because it helps maintain your skin barrier, improves skin texture, promotes even skin tones, boosts blood flow, and reduces oiliness.
*Fun Fact: Oily skin does not mean hydrated skin. The truth is, if your skin is oily, this could mean that your skin and body lack the amount of hydration that it needs.
Drink More Water
Hydrating your body could mean many things, however, the most common way to maintain a hydrated body is by drinking plenty of water! Studies show that to maintain a well-hydrated body, women should drink at least 2.7 liters, and men should drink at least 3.7 liters of water a day.
Drinking lemon-infused water before you go to bed and after you wake up acts as a substitution for those who love sugary beverages but desire healthy, hydrated, and glowing skin. Lemons not only add a bit of flavor to your beverage but also nourish and revitalize your skin by flushing away toxins, keeping the skin supple.
Incorporate Fruits & Vegetables
Leafy greens such as kale and spinach are rich in vitamin A and chlorophyll, which eliminates toxins and promotes cell production and repair.
Berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries are rich in vitamin C and contain antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals. Berries are also vital for collagen production, which promotes youthful, glowing skin.
Citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits contain pure vitamin C, which supports collagen synthesis to help the skin maintain firmness and elasticity.
Red & pink fruits, such as tomatoes and watermelon, contain lycopene, which helps shield the skin from sun damage. Skin produces collagen, which helps prevent hyperpigmentation; however, sun damage is powerful and can fight through collagen. Sun damage strips the skin of its natural glow, but red and pink fruits and vegetables can help aid the skin when fighting against sun damage.
Carrots contain beta-carotene, which promotes a healthy balance of pigmentation, that gives the skin a natural glow.
Tip 2: Exfoliation
Incorporating exfoliation into your skincare routine is beneficial for many reasons. Exfoliating 1-2 times a week can help decongest and dissolve the impurities on your face and body.
Exfoliants also refine and remove dead skin cell build-up on the skin, which opens your pores. Ultraceuticals and skinbetter science provide a few products that exfoliate the skin without scratching the skin’s surface.
Ultra Gentle Exfoliating Gel
The Ultra Gentle Exfoliating Gel contains lactic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA), which allow new younger cells to form. In addition, this product includes two cleansing agents, Bisabolol Allantoin and Glycyrrhetinic Acid, which help soothe dry skin.
The Ultra Gentle Exfoliating Gel can be used on the face and body and contains biodegradable botanical microspheres of jojoba extract to exfoliate the skin without scratching the surface. Tocopherol, the major form of vitamin E within this exfoliating gel, helps support a healthy skin barrier.
Detoxifying Scrub Mask
The skinbetter science Detoxifying Scrub Mask is a clay-based scrub mask that uses naturally derived ingredients to exfoliate the skin and is suitable for all skin types. This mask resets the clarity of the skin which produces a glow.
By using gentle biodegradable spherical beads, it resurfaces the outer layer of the skin. The clay minerals absorb unwanted oil and remove toxins and other impurities.
It is suggested that you use this clay mask up to three times a week after you’ve cleansed your skin. You should massage the mask in a circular motion onto damp skin, and rinse with warm water. It is recommended that you gently rinse the mask off your skin instead of rubbing it so that you don’t accidentally cause scarring.
Tip 3: Use the Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Range
The Ultra Brightening Range targets pigmentation and dark spots and aims to leave the skin looking more radiant. With science-based research and results, these products are guaranteed to leave you with glowing skin.
Ultra Brightening Foaming Cleanser
The Ultra Brightening Foaming Cleanser aims to gently remove residue and all traces of makeup. By doing this, the skin will be left looking brighter, refreshed, and more radiant. This product is suitable for normal, dry, oily, and combination skin types; however, it is not suitable for sensitive skin.
This cleanser targets discoloration, dull, and lackluster skin. By removing residue from the skin, this cleanser hydrates, revives, and brightens the complexion, leaving a luminous glow. It contains melissa officinalis & vitamin B3 (niacinamide), glycerin, cucumber extract, cocamidopropyl betaine, provitamin B5, and linoleic acid which aid in not only brightening the skin, but also reducing the loss of moisture, improving stratum corneum hydration, and helping the condition of the skin.
Ultra Brightening Serum
The Ultra Brightening Serum targets dull and uneven complexion. This formula features a blend of powerful ingredients including hydrozyresveratrol, lactic acid (AHA), and salicylic acid (BHA). These ingredients brighten the complexion, exfoliate and refine the skin texture, and help enhance skin clarity and luminosity.
Salicylic acid works as an exfoliation by removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) and hydrozyresveratrol brighten the skin by improving the appearance of uneven complexion and lack of radiance. Melissa officinalis, which is also known as lemon balm, offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial qualities. This serum is suitable for normal, dry, oily, and combination skin types.
Ultra Brightening Moisturiser Cream
The Ultra Brightening Moisturiser Cream nourishes the skin’s lipid barrier. By doing this, the skin is left feeling hydrated for up to 24 hours. This moisturizer is formed with complex skin brightening ingredients including ceramide NP, linoleic acid, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide (vitamin B3), octadecenoic acid, Rumex occidentalis, and squalene. These powerful ingredients leave the skin looking clear and bright, reducing the loss of moisture, and hydrating the skin.
Tip 4: Protection
SPF and hydrating skin mist are two great products to add to your skincare routine because of their protective qualities. SPF protects the skin from sun damage, pigmentation, loss of firmness, and many other skin issues that are the result of UV ray damage. Hydrating mist adds a boost of hydration to the skin, giving it that extra glow! Skinbetter science, Ultraceuticals, and Colorescience provide wonderful options to choose from regarding SPFs that protect your skin.
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Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion features 100% mineral, active broad-spectrum protection in a tone-adapting lotion that provides a bit of color when applied to the skin. This SPF is free of pore-clogging oils and acts as a primer under makeup.
Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturising SPF 50+ Mineral
The Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturising SPF 50+ Mineral is suitable for all skin types. This SPF goes onto the skin sheer and ultra-light, as it is non-sticky, non-greasy, and quick drying. It protects against UVA and UVB rays while reducing blue light transmission. This SPF also acts as a free radical barrier by reducing the effects of pollution. It contains caffeine and carnosine which are two powerful antioxidants used to protect the skin.
Ultra Hydrating Skin Mist
The Ultra Hydrating Skin Mist soothes and hydrates the skin when it is evenly spritzed onto the skin. This product is suitable for normal, dry, and oily skin types. It contains hydrating ingredients such as panthenol (provitamin B5), betaine, and sodium hyaluronate, which all help maintain the skin’s moisture levels by hydrating and nourishing the skin’s lipid layer.
The hydrating mist also contains a blend of plant-based aromas including sweet orange, bergamot, geranium oil, and ylang ylang, to give the product a beautiful natural aroma.
Tip 5: Maintain a Consistent Skincare Routine
Consistency is key! Beginning a skincare routine is one thing, but remaining consistent is another. You must keep your skincare routine steady to see results. Here is the order of basic consistent skincare routines in the morning and night to help you achieve glowing skin!
A.M. Skincare Routine:
- Cleanser
- Hydrating Skin Mist
- Serum
- Moisturizer
- SPF
P.M. Skincare Routine:
- Cleanser
- Double Cleanser
- Hydrating Skin Mist
- Retinoid
- Moisturizer
It’s suggested that you practice this skincare routine every morning and night for about 60 days (about 2 months) to see visible results. Remember that your skin may react to certain products differently than others, so refrain from comparing your glowing skin journey with others.
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