Everybody is going gaga over the glass skincare routine because of a luminous and healthy skin appearance. Beauty influencers worldwide talk extensively about the glass skin look and give easy tips to achieve it. It usually involves a morning and night skincare routine apart from a healthy lifestyle.
One of the most popular countries associated with glass skin is Korea, where actresses and regular girls look like they just ate a ball of ice. Their plump and bouncy skin that shines like a mirror reflecting light is the perfect skin we all aim to achieve.
When Should One Start a Korean Glass Skin Routine?
You can start as early as 21 because pollution and stress levels are higher than ever. Early skincare refrains from instant beauty transformations and instead relies on organic development.
So, ditch the highlighter palette and incorporate essential oils and mild acids into your skincare. Further, while genetics play a huge role in skin type, anybody can follow specific diets and skin care products to achieve the best skin.
Moreover, early simple skincare will have a profound impact on your skin’s health as well as confidence levels.
How to Get the Glass Skin?
The Korean glass skin hype is real and has gained a lot of attention because of its focus on skin health. Various anti-ageing skin care products focus on preventing and curing wrinkles, crow’s feet, smile lines, etc. If you have developed visible signs of ageing, these products can reduce or stop further degradation.
A dedicated and religious face skincare routine will help achieve the perfect glow and softness. The following beauty skincare guide will help you achieve the best version of your skin to shine like a diamond.
1. Double Cleansing to Remove the Notorious Dirt
Face skincare begins with double cleansing and is the holy ritual of Asian skin care. Your skin collects dust, dirt and anything in the air. To get rid of those impurities completely, you need to double cleanse. Product Description : The best thing to get flawless and healthy skin is to remove all the makeup at the end of the day. Just washing your face with a face wash or cleanser to remove makeup is not enough. To remove all the makeup, you must follow a double cleansing procedure using a mild makeup remover. TNW – The Natural Cleansing Balm can be at your rescue. It has a nourishing and super-light formula that deeply penetrates your skin to remove makeup without leaving any traces. Even it is useful in erasing waterproof makeup, stubborn lipsticks, eyeliners, and mascara. With natural ingredients like chamomile oil, rose oil, niacinamide, mango fruit extract, and orange peel extract, this cleansing balm nourishes the skin while making it soft and supple. How to use : Benefits of using this product : Vanilla Fruit Extract: Enriched with antioxidant properties, Vanilla Fruit Extract helps to revive the skin by repairing the skin damage caused due to applying heavy makeup. Rose Oil: TNW Cleansing Balm is infused with rose oil which has excellent nourishing properties. It adequately hydrates and moisturizes the dull and tired skin. Chamomile Oil: Chamomile oil has wonderful anti-inflammatory properties that calm skin irritation and inflammation which is caused due to applying makeup. It also helps to even the skin tone. Mango Fruit Extract: TNW Cleansing Balm is infused with Mango Fruit Extract that helps to improve the overall skin texture while preventing breakouts. It also hydrates and nourishes the skin. Product Ingredient : Rose Oil, Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Apricot Oil, Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, and Gold Leaf. Shelf Life : 24 months Country of Origin : India Brand Name : TNW-The Natural Wash
Step 1: Take a generous amount of TNW Cleansing Balm
Step 2: Gently massage all over your face
Step 3: Clean with a cotton ball or tissue, or simply rinse off.
Niacinamide: TNW Cleansing Balm is enriched with niacinamide that prevents skin from drying out after removing the makeup. It helps the skin to retain moisture for a long time, leaving it soft and healthy.
First, pick a cleaning oil or micellar water to rub away the dirt and gunk. Next, use a gentle cream or foam cleanser to remove any remaining particles.
2. Exfoliation is Key to Doing Away with Dead Cells
Face scrubs remove dead skin cells and clear clogged pores to give you clean and youthful skin. However, avoid exfoliating your face daily. There is the danger of irritating and scraping the skin. Vagad's Khadi Walnut Face Scrub contains natural walnut shell particles & nano multi-vita. It helps to exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities, which may block pores and cause blackheads & whiteheads. HOW TO USE: Take a generous amount of the scrub and apply to your face and neck. Avoid under eye region. Start massaging in circular motion for 2-3 minutes then rinse off with water. BENEFITS: Vagad’s Khadi Walnut Face Scrub deep cleans the skin and makes it ready to be prepared while being moisturized INGREDIENT: Walnut Ext Shelf Life: 36 Months Country of Origin: India Brand: Vagad Khadi
In cases of severe dirt and pollution exposure, thrice a week is viable.
P.S. – Exfoliate only with soft hand movements.
3. Tone Away Hidden Impurities
Love Earth Hyaluronic Acid Is A Moisture-Binding Humectant That Hydrates Skin And Boosts Collagen Levels For A More Youthful Appearance. This Toner Boosts Your Skin'S Moisture Retention, Keeping You Moisturized All Day. It Hydrates And Tones Your Skin Without Robbing It Of Its Natural Oils. Hyaluronic Acid Toner Gives An Instant Cooling Sensation Which Works As An Immediate Stress Buster For You. How to Use: Pick your Love Earth hyaluronic toner. Ingredient: Grape Seed extract Shelf Life: 24 Months Country of Origin: India Brand: Love Earth
Remove the top gently.
Simply spray the mist by closing your eyes and place the spray bottle 11-12 inches away from your face.
Allow for a minute of air drying to let the goodness soak into your skin.
It may be used comfortably at any time of day and in any weather.
This can also be used before or after makeup.
Benefits: The main advantage of hyaluronic acid is its incredible ability to retain moisture. To appreciate how vital moisture is for the skin, you must first understand that dehydrated skin appears dry, rough, and flaky when the top layer of skin lacks hyderation. Love Earth Hyaluronic acid helps with hydrating your skin, provides skin results which are noticeable, plumps up your skin and gives you instant glow with smoothness, brightness and softer skin quality. It is also great for reducing wrinkles, skin pores and skin redness.
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Toning is essential to prep the skin for the remaining skincare steps for maximum absorption. It removes any residual dirt and tightens pores for an even skin texture. Additionally, it restores the skin’s pH levels to avoid redness or other issues like acne or eczema.
4. Serums Can Save You From Dry and Chapped Skin
The one thing that everybody is talking about is serums. Retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and the list goes on. Korean beauty enthusiasts swear by some of these active ingredients. You must apply serums on a clean face (a toned face).
These acids nourish the skin, reverse signs of ageing and promote collagen production for skin elasticity. For example: use retinol to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and sagging. Niacinamide reduces dark spots and pigmentation. face serum
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Hyaluronic acid traps moisture and leaves your skin plump and bouncy. Itching and redness are inevitable if you are a first-time user. Hence, always start with small quantities.
5. Moisturise Because Your Skin Deserves the Hydration
Beauty skincare is incomplete without ample hydration. Skincare experts have focused on the importance of moisturising for every skin type. It is vital for retaining moisture and reducing extreme dryness or oiliness. Go for a lightweight and nourishing moisturiser that doesn’t feel heavy.
6. Eye Creams to Kill Those Eye Bags and Dark Circles
You can’t achieve korean glass skin with those dark circles and under-eye bags. Switch up your skincare regime with an under-eye cream to nourish the fragile eye area. It is the thinnest and driest area for which regular moisturiser will not suffice. Product Description : Lambre Regenrating Pearl eye cream 15ml How to use : Apply every day on cleansed face. Take a little amount of the cream and dot it all over your face. Gently massage in a circular motion going from centre of your face towards the temple and cheeks. Massage in some cream on the neck and neckline area using upward stroking action. Benefits of using this product : Deeply nourishes and moisturizes, removes signs of fatigue, relief from dark cicles, nourishing, protection, soft and supple skin all day, ideal for dry and normal skin types Product Ingredient : Aqua, Glyceri, cetearyl, Ethylhexanoate,squalane, caprylic/capric Triglyceride, vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/ sodium, Acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Methyl, Glucose Sesquisterate, Glyceryl, stearate PEG 100, Stearate phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, DMDM Hydration Steareth 20, Hesperidin methyl chalcone hydrolyzed pearl maris sal, Methylparaben, propylparaben, DisodiumEDTA Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N Hydroxysuccinimide, potassium sorbate dipetide 2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, Chrysin, Palmitoyl oligopeptide Shelf Life : 30 months Country of Origin : India Brand Name : Lambre
4. Facial Oils are the Elixir for Glowing Skin
The ultimate finisher for a glass skin routine is face oil. It illuminates and fights against the daily stressors that destroy our skin barrier. You can add a few drops of serum or a hint of moisturiser for application.
Make sure to apply oil only in the end, as other products cannot penetrate. Femica skincare products offer a variety of oils that cater to dry, oily and combination skin.
5. Sun Protection Will Reverse Your Ageing Process
If only someone had told every girl about the importance of sunscreen, everyone would have glowing and supple skin. The UVA and UVB rays penetrate the deepest layers of skin and can cause pigmentation, blemishes and tanning. Shield your skin from the UV radiation damage and environmental pollutants with WOW Skin Science sunscreen SPF 55. It provides broad-spectrum protection from harmful UVA & UVB rays and photo damage. Infused with the goodness of raspberry extract, avocado oil, carrot seed extract and vitamin e. The active ingredients rich in vitamins a, c and e prevent skin damage by neutralizing the free radicals and UV rays. It helps to protect skin from UV radiation, inhibit signs of aging, neutralize photo damage, soothe redness and prevent dryness due to sun exposure. Protects skin from dehydration and diminishes wrinkles and brown spots. This sunscreen helps to protect your skin not just from sun-damage, but also keeps it safe from harmful chemicals as it is without any benzophenone, and oxide colour It is a lightweight formulation that is non-greasy and you don’t have to worry about whitish, chalky skin because it has a non-streaky and non-chalky texture that does not weigh down your skin. It spreads evenly and dries quickly without clogging your pores to form a transparent film that shields your skin. It is infused with high concentration of skin-nourishing natural actives. Raspberry extract is rich in vitamin c, with natural sun blockers that prevent, and repair skin damage caused by sun. Carrot seed extract has vitamins a and e that help to keep photo damage in cheek and diminish signs of aging. Avocado oil has mono-unsaturated fats that deliver natural sunscreen benefits and protects skin from getting tanned. Vitamin e is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and helps to repair damaged skin. How to Use: STEP 2 STEP 3 Benefits: Moisturizes the skin and helps to even out the skin tone, protects skin damage caused due to exposure to UV rays, aids in reducing signs of aging and marks and spots on the body. Ingredient: Avacado Oil, Carrot Seed Extract Shelf Life: 24 Months Country of Origin: India Brand: WOW Skin Science
STEP 1
Pump adequate amount sunscreen and apply liberally. Massage it in to allow the skin to absorb the product. Avoid contact with eyes.
Apply on all the exposed parts of your body. Apply at least 15-20 minutes before stepping out in the sun.
Reapply every two hours if you are outdoors. Repeat application every 30-40 minutes if you have been swimming, perspiring or towel drying exposed skin.
If you refrain from sunscreen use for prolonged periods, it may lead to skin cancer. Go for a lightweight and white-cast-free sunscreen for the best glowing skin. Life isn’t perfect, but your skin can be.
6. Sheet Masks for Double Skin Love
K-beauty has opened the doors to nourishing sheet masks. This is one of the most relaxing skin care routines where you can sit back and relax sipping boba tea. It is the easiest way to soothe the skin, repair damage and lock in moisture.
Use a sheet mask 2-3 times a week for best results. Sheet Mask
Wrapping Up
It is easy to achieve glass skin if you follow a simple skincare routine using Femica skincare products. The products from Femica are plant-based and vegan-friendly so that you can enjoy chemical-free products for your skin’s health.
Further, you can follow the above consistently for at least six months to achieve Korean glass skin. Everyone deserves the skin of their dreams. Skincare expert and aesthetician Renee Rouleau said, “Be good to your skin. You will wear it every day for the rest of your life.”
If you face any irritation or skin problems, change the ingredients and avoid those chemicals. If the problem still persists, talk to a dermatologist for further expert advice.
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