“How to achieve glass skin” is a common question—your skin reflects your health, and overall well-being with a good routine is key. Glass skin begins from within. Your outer appearance is an indication of both your mental and physical wellbeing. Acne, discoloration, dark circles, and wrinkles can indicate poor health. Achieving glass skin starts with good health, regular checkups, and blood tests from your doctor. 

Keeping hydrated and eating a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients, especially an anti-inflammatory diet works wonders for skin. In your 7-step skin care routine, this step comes before your double-cleanse. Staying hydrated reduces inflammation, speeds healing, prevents discoloration, and keeps skin tight, glowing, and youthful.

Skin Care

Everyone’s skin is different and needs different things to function properly. Skincare routines vary widely, even among people with the same skin type, like dry or oily skin. We all have different causes and different concerns for our skin. Consulting a professional esthetician or dermatologist is the best way to find your ideal skincare routine. You can even book a free consultation with us here at Drip IV Bar & Medspa and we’ll take a quick look at your skin, answer a couple questions, and try to educate you the best we can, tell you what ingredients to look for and what products we recommend. 

When it comes to skin care in America, we must be very careful with what we put on our face.The FDA allows harmful ingredients in skincare, just like in processed foods, which can be toxic for your skin. More than 1,600 toxic chemicals have been banned from the EU. America has banned only 11. Apps can scan skincare products, helping you avoid harmful ingredients and protect your skin. When you buy from medical grade brands, you can always trust that they will not cut corners and add toxic chemicals that keep you coming back for more skin care to fix skin issues that your last product has caused you. If budget is tight, stick to a simple, basic skincare routine with essential products. Refrain from buying a cheap, low-quality hyaluronic acid serum and save yourself money and skin issues. 

A little deep-dive into some popular ingredients:

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/skin-care-ingredients-explained

Misleading claims

“Non-comedogenic”, “Dermatologist tested”, and “Cruelty-free” are all examples of misleading claims. The intention is to sound trust-worthy, but it can be misleading due to a lack of regulation and standardization. “Non-comedogenic” means a product won’t clog pores, but there’s no universal standard to define it. The same goes for “dermatologist tested”, it doesn’t even state what it was tested for. “Cruelty-free” does not always mean that it is actually cruelty free either. Companies may label products “cruelty-free” even if tested on animals or under different regulations abroad. To make informed choices, look for third-party certifications, research ingredient lists, and educate yourself about brand practices rather than falling for misleading claims.

Treatments

One professional treatment can show some results, but beauty requires consistency for lasting change. Consistent treatments and professional advice lead to the beautiful, healthy glass skin everyone desires. What are the goals you are trying to achieve with treatments and a routine? Well, here are the characteristics of healthy skin:

• Soft and smooth texture
• Firmness / tightness
• Fullness
• Normal contour with optimal volume of collagen and elastin 
• Even in color
• Hydrated
• Tolerant
• Normal skin histology

Skin health restoration is the driving force behind all the treatments, products, and advice. Why do people consider glass skin so beautiful as if it’s the ultimate ideal of flawless, healthy skin? The reason is because it is a sign of good health, a sign that someone takes care of themself. 

Less is more

A 7-step routine is great, but when skin issues arise, simplifying your routine is often the best solution. What should your routine look like when you are having problem after problem? Just use a basic cleanser/oil-based cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. If you don’t wear makeup, waterproof sunscreen, or retinols, and skip moisturizer, you may not need to cleanse often. If you spend a lot of time outside, wear makeup, or wear waterproof spf, you should always use an oil-based cleanser at the end of the day. 

Why is SPF so important?

Getting skin care treatments and then not wearing spf every day and baking in the sun is like taking one step forward, then two steps back.  You’re just wasting your time and money if you’re not willing to apply your spf religiously. The sun offers benefits but also contains harmful blue and UV light, which can damage skin like poison. Wearing hats, sunglasses and wearing spf will not only reduce sun damage, but also reduce chronic inflammation. Complete sun protection is impossible unless we stay in a dark, windowless room at all times.
Wearing hats and sunscreen minimizes sun exposure, but it’s impossible to avoid it completely. The goal is reducing exposure.

Above are two twins, Jeanne and Susan. Susan’s skin is clearly much more damaged. This is because she not only sunbathes, but also has smoked cigarettes heavily for 16 years. Jeanne (on the left) has opted to stay out of the sun as music as possible.

Source: https://www.today.com/slideshow/today/effects-of-smoking-sun-and-stress-on-the-skin-of-twins-33422340/

The sun causes about 90% of visible skin aging, including age spots, wrinkles, and other signs, due to UV radiation. Not only does it accelerate the aging process, but the sun can also increase our risk for skin cancer. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your ears, a common area prone to skin cancer that’s often overlooked. The sun can be beneficial for our skin in moderation, but it’s essential to balance that with protective measures to minimize the possible risks.

Conclusion

Glass skin is not just about following a trendy skincare routine; it is about cultivating a healthy lifestyle that prioritizes health and well-being. By maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, using high-quality or minimal skincare products, and protecting your skin from the sun, you can lay the foundation for radiant, youthful skin. Consistency in treatments and habits is key, and seeking professional guidance ensures that your routine is tailored to your unique needs. Remember, glass skin is a reflection of healthy choices and self-care—treat your body and skin with the love they deserve, and the glow will follow.

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