Achieving Glass Skin: The 7 Step Skincare Regime
25.07.2024
Glass skin is a term that has taken the skincare world by storm, particularly inspired by the flawless complexions often seen in Korean beauty trends. It refers to a complexion that is so smooth, clear, and luminous that it almost looks like glass. Achieving glass skin involves a multi-step routine focused on intense hydration, exfoliation, and protection to ensure your skin is at its healthiest and most radiant. Here, we break down the fundamentals of glass skin and guide you through an 8-step routine to help you achieve this coveted look.
The Fundamentals of Glass Skin
1. Hydration: Keeping your skin well-hydrated is essential for a plump, dewy appearance. Hydrators like hyaluronic acid attract moisture to the skin, helping to maintain its elasticity and smooth texture.
2. Exfoliation: Regular exfoliation removes dead skin cells that can make your complexion look dull and uneven. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acids are excellent for gentle, yet effective exfoliation.
3. Antioxidants: These protect your skin from environmental damage and oxidative stress, which can cause premature aging. Ingredients like vitamin C and E are potent antioxidants that brighten and protect the skin
Your 8-Step Glass Skin Routine:
Step 1: Cleanse
Start with a gentle cleanser that removes impurities without stripping your skin of its natural oils. Look for a hydrating + nourishing cleanser that leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean. An important first step in how to have glass skin naturally is through cleansing - to clear impurities and prepare skin for nourishing formulas whilst also protecting the skin from daily impurities and pollutants.
The Cleanser follows Kaye and Lisa's philosophy of simple, clean skincare, that is suitable for all. A luxurious, gentle gel cleanser that removes impurities & aids barrier repair. Skin feels clean and hydrated whilst soothing irritation and inflammation with anti-oxidant...
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Step 2: Exfoliating Serum
Incorporate an exfoliating serum with AHAs to slough off dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. This step will help reveal smoother and brighter skin whilst also creating teh perfect base for the following steps for the regime, enhancing the skins ability to absorb more effectively.
Aspect Dr Problem Skin Serum is a potent, non-greasy, calming, purifying, detoxifying and anti-comedonal serum (meaning it won't clog pores), useful in treating all problem skin concerns.
Cosmedix Define is a unique blend of three Hydroxy Acids and Retinol to smooth out skin tone. With a cream base, Cosmedix Define is a gentle formula for dry skins, sensitive skins or those new to Retinol, for resurfacing and age-defying benefits. ...
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Step 3: Brightening Serum
Use a brightening serum that contains ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide to enhance radiance and even out skin tone. Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties that protect your skin from environmental damage, while niacinamide helps to reduce the appearance of pores and improve overall skin texture.
A new generation of Vitamin C acknowledged by dermatologists for anti-ageing properties and antioxidant activity to target dark spots and fight uneven pigmentation.The effective blend of TEOXANE RHA resilient hyaluronic acid® and 8% vitamin C, helps reduce the melanin production...
Multi Plus B is an essential serum that nurtures and revitalises your skin. At the heart of this multi-B complex is Niacinamide, a potent form of Vitamin B3 that soothes, calms, and fortifies the skin barrier, resulting in clear, radiant,...
PCA Skin Vitamin b3 Brightening Serum is a multi-functional serum formulated to target all signs of discolouration. Combining Niacinamide and a cutting-edge complex of Mulberry Extract, Green Tea Extract, Oligopeptide-51 and Plankton Extract, these ingredients work to combat the appearance of dark...
Step 4: Nourishing Moisturiser
Choose a lightweight, yet deeply nourishing moisturiser to lock in hydration. Ingredients like ceramides and peptides can strengthen your skin barrier and keep it supple.
This luxurious, hydrating moisturiser is formulated to support and protect the skin from premature aging and environmental stressors. Its rich, creamy texture powerfully nourishes and restores dry, aging skin balance. Infused with a soothing and comforting complex, Aspect Platinum...
Developed by The Clinic's co-directors Kaye Scott and Lisa Sullivan-Smith after 20 years of treating a range of skin conditions, This cult favourite Moisturiser nourishes and protects all skin types (Except the really oily), leaving you with a firm, hydrated,...
A revitalising moisturiser tailored specifically for dry skin. The exclusive combination of RHA® and revitalising ingredients helps to preserve and maintain lasting hydration to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This cream is great for those who would like to soften...
Step 5: Eye Cream
Apply an eye cream that targets dark circles and puffiness. Look for ingredients like peptides and hyaluronic acid to brighten, firm and hydrate the delicate under-eye area for that glowing youthful look.
If you do one thing for yourself, do the Cosmedix Opti Crystal Eye Serum. Our best selling product has all your eye issues covered - dark circles, puffiness and fine lines - in one genius formula. A Liquid Crystal serum that...
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Step 6: Face Oil or Hydrator
For an extra boost of hydration, layer a hydrating face oil or ultra hydrating serum as well as your moisturiser. Ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid or rosehip oil can provide additional nourishment and glow. Apply, gently massage into skin and leave on the skin before bed, for that long lasting dewy feel.
Cosmedix Reboot is a multitasking Probiotic skin booster that brings a sense of harmony and balance to skin while you rest. The concentrated formula works to improve hydration and reduce the appearance of wrinkles overnight so you can wake up...
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Hydra-Cool Serum is formulated to rejuvenate, hydrate, and visibly soothe the skin. This refreshing, powerful, penetrating serum combines superior antioxidants with essential botanicals and bio-nutrients. Hydra-Cool Serum is designed for all skin types and for all ages, and is gentle...
Step 7: SPF
Never skip sunscreen! SPF is crucial for protecting your skin from UV damage, which can lead to premature aging and hyperpigmentation. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 50.
Aspect Sun Hydrating Face is a hydrating sunscreen providing broad spectrum UVA and UVB SPF 50+. Australian owned and made, Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF50 is specially formulated to withstand our harsh climate, providing a blend of Antioxidants and UV...
Step 8: Exfoliating Face Mask (Weekly)
Once or twice a week, treat your skin to an exfoliating face mask. This step can help deep-clean your pores and further refine your skin texture. When incorporating an exfoliating AHA mask into your routine, start with once a week and increase to twice a week if your skin tolerates it well. Apply the mask to clean skin, leave it on for the recommended time (usually 10-15 minutes), and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow with your usual skincare routine.
A gentle yet effective at-home facial exfoliant, that mimics our signature in clinic treatment, the Blueberry Peel. The Peel exfoliates your skin using AHA and activated charcoal, suitable for all skin types, to reveal the soft and smooth texture beneath...
