How to Get Naturally Glowing Skin?
We all strive for healthy, glowing skin, but achieving this goal is often a challenge in itself. When our skin is healthy and its daily functions are working properly, it will glow, but a huge amount of skin damage often occurs throughout the day that prevents this from happening. Free radical damage caused by UV radiation, pollution, and other environmental factors. All of these factors accumulate over time, causing the face to appear dull and show signs of premature aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
But before you throw in the towel and give up on your dream of glowing skin, all is not lost because today I will show you how to get glowing skin naturally using different methods and helpful tips and using the best ingredients to make your face appear radiant.
How can I make my face glow naturally?
There are a variety of ways to make your face glow naturally, without the help of makeup. Here are some of the simplest lifestyle changes that can keep your skin glowing.
Avoid smoking or passive smoking
When your skin is exposed to cigarette smoke, you are unknowingly picking up various chemicals and toxins. This leads to skin oxidation, which is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. The number of harmful free radicals is much higher than the number of free radicals that protect the skin. Signs of premature aging, wrinkle formation, and reduced collagen production appear on the face. If you manage to stop, you can start to reverse the signs of damage, restore balance, and make your skin glow again.
Wear Sunscreen
I know I’m reiterating the importance of using sunscreen, but it really is so important! Protecting your skin from excessive UV exposure not only helps prevent the development of skin cancer, but it can also fight hyperpigmentation, or dark spots on the skin caused by excessive UV exposure, without having to use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every day. This may be one of the simplest steps, but it has the biggest impact on the appearance of your skin.
Drink Enough Water
There are different opinions on how water affects the appearance of your skin, but the fact is that your cells need water to function properly, and numerous studies have shown a strong link between drinking enough water and healthy, radiant skin. Try to drink 8 full glasses a day to ensure you stay hydrated, as this is not only good for your complexion, but also for your brain function and overall health.
Think about the time you spend in the shower
The steam and heat of a shower are great for flushing out toxins and opening up your pores, but standing in a hot shower for too long can strip your skin of all of its important oils, leaving it feeling tight, uncomfortable, and looking very dry and dull. Try lowering your shower temperature. Not only is this good for your skin, it also improves circulation, boosts your immune system, and makes your skin look tighter and younger. Remember not to shower with hot water, as this strips away oils from your skin, causing redness, flaking, and irritation.
You can achieve the naturally glowing skin of your dreams with a few lifestyle changes! Just one of these changes can have a very positive impact on your complexion, so why not give it a try!
Which Ingredients Give Your Skin a Glowing Face?
Of course, I’d be lying if I said a radiant complexion wasn’t about a well-thought-out skincare routine. Using the right ingredients on your skin will do more good than you might initially think. Here are the best ingredients you can include in your daily skincare routine to achieve a beautiful glow.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is known for its skin-enhancing properties, and it should be top of your list of must-have ingredients. Rich in antioxidants, it not only aids in collagen production, but also boosts skin cell turnover, which causes dead skin cells to accumulate and slough off the skin’s surface. It reduces photodamage like dark spots and hyperpigmentation, treats uneven skin tone, and gives the face an overall radiant complexion.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
These ingredients work by chemically exfoliating the skin and removing dead skin cells that often accumulate on the surface, leading to a dull, dry, and sometimes even grey complexion.
Retinol
Admittedly, this is a more complex ingredient to incorporate into your daily skincare routine (which is why I might recommend reading our dedicated blog post on the benefits of retinol for skincare), but it not only reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it also guarantees skin cell turnover, brightening your complexion. All in all, it’s a powerful ingredient to have if you want glowing skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Applying a dose of hyaluronic acid to your skin every day will significantly improve the overall look and feel of your skin. It acts as a humectant, i.e. it locks in moisture from the air and other skincare products around your face, hydrating and moisturizing your skin, leaving your face looking radiant and healthy.
Of course, there are many different ingredients you can use that best suit your routine and skin type. If you have any concerns, it’s best to consult a dermatologist or trained aesthetician for further advice.
How can I make my face glow in just a few minutes?
Here’s a quick and easy routine to make your face bright in just a few minutes:
Cleanse your skin with a nourishing cleanser. The bonds that hold dead skin cells to your face are loosened, making it easier to remove them.
Use a chemical peel to remove the buildup of dead skin cells, bacteria, dirt, and debris, leaving your skin clean (but not dry).
Use a serum rich in vitamin C to enhance skin radiance and prevent free radical damage.
Use another serum with hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and give your skin a healthy, radiant appearance.
Don’t forget to follow up with an SPF 30 or higher for long-lasting skin benefits and a radiant complexion.
Throughout the day, you can spritz your skin with sprays and other hydrating water mists.
Here are some tips on how to get your skin to glow naturally. While it may seem like a bit of hard work, you’ll be happy to hear that if you stick to your daily skin care routine, use the right ingredients for your skin type, and make some small changes to your skin, you can expect to see results in as little as 3 weeks by making lifestyle choices that will benefit you and your skin in the long run. Try these things and you’ll be glowing in no time!
