Glowing skin is something many strive for, and this goal can be realized with lifestyle modifications and the use of appropriate skincare products.
Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab and dermatologist experts share tips, tricks, and recommended skincare product picks to achieve glowing skin. Begin by keeping your complexion clean and hydrated – before embarking on any skincare regime or regime change.
Cleansing
After a long day, your skin becomes covered in makeup, excess oil, dirt, and pollution – this is why cleansing daily is necessary to keep it looking its best and to prevent clogged pores that lead to uneven texture and breakouts. Additionally, cleansing helps ensure smooth pores for increased hydration levels that lead to clear and even skin tone.
For gentle cleansing without irritation, choose a mild formula with natural ingredients. This face wash contains turmeric extract and lemon juice, which help brighten the complexion, as well as macadamia nut, avocado nut, and squalane oils to keep skin hydrated all day. Plus, it includes orange peel extract, which contains powerful antioxidants that reduce dark spots while increasing radiance!
Drinking plenty of water is another crucial way to achieve glowing skin, helping remove toxins from your body while increasing blood circulation, leading to a healthier and radiant complexion. Aiming for at least eight hours of sleep every night will also reduce puffy eyes and dark circles while stimulating collagen production, leading to plump and youthful-looking skin.
Face washes formulated with vitamin C are another excellent way to get glowing skin. These soaps combine rare herbs like saffron and sandalwood with natural oils like rosehip and cucumber that work to cleanse deeply while leaving it feeling silky smooth. Plus, moringa extract promotes collagen formation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and aloe vera for intense hydration!
Homemade face washes to promote glowing skin can also be made using besan (gram flour), turmeric powder, and lemon juice mixed. Apply this mask to your skin for 20 minutes and rinse off afterward for instantaneous rejuvenation and an instantly radiant radiance!
Exfoliation
Cleanse, hydrating, and protecting are the cornerstones of glowing skin care, but exfoliation should also be a part of your regimen to achieve that coveted glow. Exfoliators come in physical and chemical varieties (we suggest the GlowStar Foaming Peeling Puff). Still, all help remove dead skin cells contributing to uneven tone, clogged pores, and dryness in seconds!
Your skin has four layers, with the top one comprising dead and decaying cells that clog your pores and cause dullness. As part of its renewal process, new cells form at the base of your epidermis; physical or chemical exfoliators help remove these old rotting cells so your newer, nourished ones appear more vibrant and youthful.
Exfoliation also improves the absorption of other skincare products, such as serums and moisturizers, by clearing away dead skin cells that stand in the way of reaching skin depth.
If your complexion is dull and patchy, our Corrective Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules offer a two-week brightening treatment designed to revitalize it and boost luminosity. Formulated with glycolic acid, lactic acid, and phytic acid to rejuvenate skin and increase luminosity, it is ideal for those suffering from dull, patchy, or uneven skin tone prone to breakouts. Alternatively, for other skin types, we suggest our Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, which contains lactic and azelaic acid for gentle relief of fine lines and acne visible pores hydration for a balanced and glowing complexion – apply with cotton pads across clean faces, necks, and decolletages using cotton pads!
Toners
A toner is a liquid skincare product that balances your skin’s pH levels, removes excess oil, and tightens pores. Aside from helping balance pH levels and tighten pores, toner can also refresh the complexion and prepare the way for moisturizers to absorb more effectively.
But not all toners are created equal; some contain ingredients that could irritate your skin. Therefore, you must find one explicitly tailored to your needs and concerns – natural toners without alcohol, fragrance, or skin-aggravating ingredients such as witch hazel, menthol, and stearic acid tend to work best; any products containing salicylic acid should be avoided if your skin is susceptible.
Toners vary significantly in their effects; depending on the formula used, toners may provide hydrating, soothing, or tightening properties for skin when choosing one that fits with your skin care needs and cleansing regimen best, like mild toners for soothing irritation or acne-fighting tones or tightening formulas.
Nutricentials offers a soothing toner designed for sensitive skin that provides a quick glow boost: this blend of acids, including lactic and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), gently exfoliates dead skin cells while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, plus anti-inflammatory ingredients like cucumber extract and shea butter to keep skin calm and hydrated.
After cleansing, pour a few drops of your toner onto a cotton pad and use it to sweep across your face and neck gently. Additionally, this toner can serve as a hydrating mist to cool your skin down. At the same time, its added ingredients, like sodium hyaluronate, can provide more plump and youthful-looking skin – just be sure to shake well each time before use!
Serums
Face serums have quickly become one of the hottest-selling skincare products in recent years, promising to reveal your skin’s true glow. Packed with ingredients to improve complexion tone, texture, and elasticity – whether that means banishing dark spots, moisturizing parched skin patches, or diminishing fine lines; there is likely a serum designed specifically for any concern that arises!
Before adding a serum to your routine, thoroughly cleanse and exfoliate thoroughly. A serum works best when it penetrates deep within your skin layers – so eliminate any dirt, oils, or toxins that could obstruct its absorption entirely. Afterward, apply a pea-sized amount of the serum directly onto clean skin in circular motions for best results.
Face serums formulated with brightening ingredients like glycolic acid can help shed dull, discolored cells for smoother and more uniform texture, color, and tone. Other glow-boosting components include niacinamide, which reduces inflammation while soothing sensitive skin, and retinol for improving texture, minimizing acne breakouts, and decreasing fine lines.
Hyaluronic acid, another popular component in face serums, draws water to the skin, plumps it up, and helps hydrate dry patches, giving us that youthful, lit-from-within glow we all desire. For optimal results, always apply serums before moisturizer or makeup application – for maximum efficacy, don’t layer products containing retinol or vitamin C, which could potentially irritate – use them both morning and night on clean and dry skin for maximum efficacy!
Moisturizer
No matter the current skincare trends, one product that remains relevant and useful is daily moisturizer. Moisturizers help prevent trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), which causes dry and tight skin. In addition, moisturizers trap moisture in your skin for improved appearance and texture.
Most moisturizers contain ingredients to promote healthy skin, such as antioxidants that may fight signs of aging and sun damage. At the same time, they can be tailored specifically to target specific conditions like acne or dryness.
Moisturizing is especially essential for those with sensitive skin. A suitable moisturizer should not contain harsh ingredients that could irritate or provoke an allergic reaction; they must also be fragrance-free. Some of the most effective moisturizers contain soothing ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile that reduce redness and inflammation to leave the skin calm and balanced.
Moisturizing also can help cover up minor imperfections and even out skin tone. Many moisturizers contain tints or self-tanning agents that can conceal dark spots, blemishes, or discolorations on the skin’s surface – giving your complexion a more vibrant and healthy look.
Moisturizers come in various forms, from lotions and gels to creams. Ointments tend to be lighter in texture and are an ideal choice for oily skin; gels provide relief for combination skin that gets oily at specific points while remaining dry elsewhere, while creams contain higher oil contents than gels, making them suitable for dry skin conditions; lastly, ointments provide the thickest relief against arid skin conditions.
