Glowing Skin: Tips and Tricks
What is "Glowing Skin"?
A feeling: warm, non-irritated
Reflects light
Tight Pores
Even in color (tone)
Smooth to the touch
Carries normal characteristics such as pores, fine lines, birth marks
Where can we lose glow?
Undereye: lack of sleep, dehydration
Forehead: stress, muscle movement, excess oil
Cheeks: inflammation
Lips: sun damage, dehydration
Nose: excess oil, friction from masks
At Home Skincare
SPF (30+) Sunscreen
Moisturizer
Double cleansing: removes pollutants
Exfoliants:
AHA: remove dead skin cells
BHA: unclog pores, dissolve sebum
Retinol: exfoliation, increase collagen
Vitamin C: sun protect, preserve collagen
Jade roller/Facial massager: improve circulation, depuff and relaxation
Lifestyle
Sleep
needed for collagen production
stress reduction
Exercise: improves circulation, decreases stress
Adequate hydration
Nutrients:
Vitamin A: healthy skin cells
Vitamin B2: collagen production
Vitamin B6: prevent skin breakage
Vitamin C: protect from skin damage
Vitamin D: wound healing, decrease inflammation
Vitamin E: protect from skin damage
Zinc: wound healing
Makeup Tips
Highlighter or lighter colored concealer on undereyes, cheekbones
Blush that complements your skin tone on cheeks
Lip gloss, oil, balm or tint that complements your skin tone
Facial mist if you are feeling dehydrated