Ever caught yourself looking through social media photos wondering how some people always seem to have an ‘insta-glow’? Let’s be honest: filters can work wonders, but there are ways to help your skin achieve that special glow out in the real world too.
Healthy skin has few blemishes, barely visible pores, and a smooth, clear complexion. You could go all day without makeup and still look as fabulous as you did fresh from your morning hygienics. So how can you achieve this? Here are some easy steps to get naturally glowing skin. Just work them into your daily and weekly routines, and you will soon start noticing the difference in your face and skin.
Drink plenty of water: this is a no-brainer and the easiest, simplest way to stay hydrated—essential for good skin. Among other things, water helps the digestive system flush out toxins from the body, which in turn improves your complexion. Try to drink at least six to eight glasses of water each day.
Get plenty of sleep: This is the time when the skin rejuvenates and replenishes itself. Throughout the night, your body and skin are hard at work, building new, healthy cells to replace older or damaged ones. According to experts, adults should try to get seven to nine hours of sleep per night while the body undergoes the critical repair processes it requires to look and feel its best.
Use a gentle cleanser: Be kind to your skin with a gentle cleanser. The key is to cleanse while not stripping the skin of its moisture balance.
Tatcha - The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser, $35, Tatcha.com
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Exfoliate the skin two to three times per week to remove dead skin cells and impurities, making the skin soft, even-toned, and luminous.
Natura Bissé – Diamond Glyco Extreme Peel, $285, NaturaBisse.com
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Use masks: Apply a mask once or twice per week. Use one that is gentle, yet effective at removing excess oil and dead skin, and at cleaning out pores.
DefenAge 2-Minute Masque, $74, DefenAge.com
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Use a vitamin C serum daily: Vitamin C is packed with antioxidants and, when applied topically, helps brighten the skin and make it glow.
Scentuals Vitamin C Facial Serum, $37, Scentuals.com
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Moisturize: Make sure the skin gets plenty of moisture by using a hyaluronic acid serum daily. Day and night creams also add moisture and help to protect the skin’s moisture barrier.
PHYTO-C Hyper Hydrate, $55, PHYTO-C.com
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Day: Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturizer, $155, Omorovicza.com
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Day / Night: Murad Intense Recover Cream, $80, Murad.com
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Sun protection: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30+ daily to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, which is the most common cause of skin aging. Choose physical sunscreens that contain ingredients like zinc and titanium over chemical sunscreens; they are more suitable for sensitive skin types.
KYPRIS Pot of Shade: Heliotropic, $75 - $175, KyprisBeauty.com
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