How to Get Glass Skin in a 6-Step Routine

Discover NIVEA’s 6-step routine for Glass Skin, created around the best ingredients to suit all skin types

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What is Glass Skin?
The Korean Beauty Influence
How to get Glass Skin - Skincare routine
Maintaining your Glass Skin
Tips for Glass Skin
Ingredients for Glass Skin
Takeaway
FAQs

What is Glass Skin?

Glass Skin is often described as having exceptionally smooth, clear, and radiant skin that's often likened to being 'as smooth as a piece of glass.' Imagine your skin appearing soft and mostly free of blemishes, resembling a porcelain-like surface. This is the kind of skin that typically feels smooth to the touch and exhibits a noticeable shine, even without makeup.

The key characteristics associated with Glass Skin include:

Clarity: Glass Skin emphasises achieving a complexion that's notably clear. This entails addressing concerns such as pimples, redness, and uneven spots.

Smoothness: The goal is to attain skin that feels remarkably smooth, similar to the texture of silk or velvet.

Radiance: Glass Skin also places a strong emphasis on achieving a remarkable level of glossiness. It imparts the appearance of being naturally illuminated from within, revealing a healthy and luminous shine.

The Korean Beauty Influence

Korean beauty trends have had a significant impact on the rise of Glass Skin. In Korea, having clear, porcelain-like skin has long been a beauty ideal. Korean beauty places a high value on perfect, smooth skin, emphasising a dedicated skincare routine with multiple steps.

From unique ingredients to layering techniques, Korean cosmetics have contributed greatly to making the Glass Skin look more accessible for people of all ages.

How to get Glass Skin - Skincare Routine

1. Identifying Your Skin Type

Understanding your skin type is crucial before starting your Glass Skin journey. Different skin types have different needs. At times, our skin type may not neatly fit into a single category; it might have characteristics of multiple skin types or fluctuate with the seasons, external influences, or lifestyle adjustments.

young woman using 5 in 1 Nivea Micellar water

How to get Glass Skin - Skincare Routine

2. Cleansing

Cleansing properly to eliminate makeup, and environmental pollutants from your skin is very important. It supports the maintenance of clear, healthy-looking, and radiant skin. Not doing this may leave more chances for breakouts, dehydration, and premature signs of ageing to appear.

The NIVEA Energy Micellar Water is created with a formula combining 3 ingredients: Vitamin C, Vitamin B3 and Cranberry. This formula is designed to remove makeup and deeply cleanse, and revitalise tired and dull skin. The formula is also vegan fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin.

NIVEA also offers a wide range of cleansers to suit all skin types and a variety of concerns, from blemished skin to sensitive skin.

NIVEA Cleansers

How to get Glass Skin - Skincare Routine

3. Exfoliation

Exfoliation helps you to get rid of old, dead skin cells that may have accumulated. This uncovers new, fresh cells below and allows moisturisers to better soak into the skin - making for much more effective hydration. In short, exfoliating regularly should help your skin look more fresh and healthy.

There are two types of exfoliation, known as:

Mechanical: which requires tools such as brushes or washcloths, or products like face scrubs. This technique may not be recommended for all skin types, especially sensitive skin - as it may cause further irritation..

Chemical: the consistency is comparable to a face wash, and contains AHAs or BHAs, dissolving skin cells rather than brushing them away. This technique may be softer than mechanical exfoliation on the skin since the skin is not being rubbed, making irritations less likely to happen.

NIVEA offers a range of exfoliators and scrubs to help you refine your skin and let it glow.

Exfoliators

young woman using Nivea Cellular Professional Vitamin C Serum

4. Serum

Incorporating a serum into your skincare routine can enhance the effectiveness of it. Serums, with their lighter consistency compared to creams, are absorbed quickly and deeply, enabling targeted treatment for specific skin issues.

The NIVEA Cellular Professional Vitamin C Serum is based on a formula combining Vitamin C and 99% ingredients of natural origin, targeting fine lines and wrinkles, whilst revitalising the skin’s own radiance. The serum is quickly absorbed into the skin to provide moisture and immediately leaves it feeling refreshed and smoother.

You can also find a range of NIVEA serums, enriched with ingredients such as Q10, Vitamin E, and Hyaluronic Acid, to address your own skin concerns.

Face Serums

How to get Glass Skin - Skincare Routine

5. Hydration and Moisturisation: Skin's Vital Support

Hydration is like giving your skin a drink; it keeps it fresh and vibrant. It balances your skin and may help to reduce signs of ageing. Moisturising your skin helps to create a protective shield on it. Choosing the right one for your skin type should help you in getting closer to Glass Skin. Remember, well-hydrated skin is less likely to produce excess oil, which can lead to breakouts.

The NIVEA Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Day Cream is enriched with skin-identical Q10, Vitamin C and Vitamin E to protect your skin from skin-damaging free radicals, reduce dullness, and improve complexion and skin firmness.

For evening routines, you can use the NIVEA Q10 Energy Recharging Night Cream, combining the same 3 ingredients, helping you awake to more radiant, healthier-looking and energised skin.

You can also find more NIVEA products within the NIVEA Face Care range, addressing a variety of concerns, such as dark spots, dry skin, skin ageing and more, which should help you on your Glass Skin journey.

Nivea Face Care

How to get Glass Skin - Skincare Routine

6. Sun Protection

Sun protection plays a major role in skin ageing and discolouration prevention, helping to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. This may help you to preserve a youthful complexion and help to get closer to a Glass Skin appearance.

NIVEA offers a wide range of sunscreen specifically designed for the face, adapted to the face’s sensitive skin, based on less oily and heavy formulas, which could help to avoid breakouts and coming to Glass Skin.

Face Sunscreen

Facts Overview

Glass Skin

Characteristics: A smooth and clear complexion with a dewy, luminous glow, free from visible blemishes, pores, or imperfections.

Ingredients for Glass Skin: Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, AHA/BHA Exfoliants, and Vitamin C.

Features: "makeup-free" look, a youthful appearance, high shine, and a multi-step skincare routine.

Maintaining Your Glass Skin Routine

Consistency for Lasting Beauty

Maintaining your Glass Skin routine is like taking care of a garden; it requires regular attention. Consistency is the key to achieving long-lasting results. Just as you nurture plants over time to see them thrive, the same principle applies to your skin. Small, daily steps in your routine accumulate to create something beautiful. Don't be discouraged by immediate results; stay consistent, and you'll eventually get closer to glass like skin.

Maintaining Your Glass Skin Routine

Addressing skin concerns to achieve porcelain-like skin

Sometimes, the path to Glass Skin isn't always smooth and its levels of achievability will vary from person to person. Common issues like pimples and sensitivity can pop up along the way. Here is a few tips to help:

For pimples and blemished skin:

Try a gentle cleanser with Salicylic Acid to help clear pores, such as the NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel which deeply cleanses skin and helps to reduce and prevent blemishes.
Avoid heavy, pore-clogging products such as thick creams.
Don't overdo it – excessive scrubbing or harsh treatments can make acne worse.

The NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Range specifically targets blemished skin, formulated with ingredients such as Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid, to help achieve clearer skin.

Derma Skin Clear Range

For dark spots:

Make sure to follow a consistent skincare routine, following cleansing, serum, hydration and SPF. This can help to prevent your skin from damage and make sure it’s as healthy as possible in order to avoid dark spots.

Thiamidol is NIVEA’s breakthrough patented ingredient that can help fade and prevent dark spots. Products in the NIVEA Luminous630 range are further enriched with effective ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Collagen Booster to bring additional benefits to your skin.

The range can help prevent future pigmentation by working at cellular level to rebalance melanin production and target dark spots at the root cause.

NIVEA Luminous630

For Sensitivity:

Avoid hot water when cleansing, as it can strip the skin of its natural oils.

Incorporate a soothing moisturiser with ingredients like Aloe Vera or Chamomile.

Remember, everyone's skin is different, so what works for one person may not work for another. It may take some trial and error to find the right solutions for your skin. But with patience, you could overcome these common issues and continue on your journey to Glass Skin.

Tips for Glass Skin

Serums

Serums can be real game-changers in your skincare routine. They help smooth out your skin and give it a healthy glow. When you're looking for products, consider NIVEA options with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, or Niacinamide.

Tips for Glass Skin

Face Masks: Your Glass Skin Helper

Face masks play a vital role in your journey to Glass Skin. They provide deep hydration, help clear pores, and boost radiance – all key to achieving a smooth and glowing complexion.

NIVEA offers face masks designed to meet your skin's needs, bringing you closer to your Glass Skin goals. The NIVEA Q10 Energy Instant Recharge Sheet is infused with Q10 and Vitamin C to nourish the skin, helping towards a smoother and clearer complexion.

NIVEA Face Masks

Tips for Glass Skin

Dietary and Lifestyle Tips: Healthy Skin from the Inside

Getting Glass Skin isn't just about products; it's about what you eat and how you live. Here are some simple tips for a diet and lifestyle that can get you closer to skin like porcelain.

Dietary Tips:

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin well-hydrated and glowing. Most people require about four to six glasses of water per day to stay hydrated.
Eat Fruits and Vegetables: These are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that may help improve your skin's texture and tone.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Foods like Salmon and Walnuts are rich in these, which could help keep your skin looking youthful.
Limit Sugar and Processed Foods: Too much sugar can lead to breakouts, and processed foods often lack the nutrients your skin needs.

Lifestyle Tips:

Get Enough Sleep: Your skin repairs itself while you sleep, so aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep.
Exercise Regularly: Exercising your body is important for the health and look of your skin. Moving your body increases blood flow, which brings oxygen and more nutrients to improve skin tone and texture.
Manage Stress: Anxiety can lead to various skin problems, like rashes and increased sweating. These issues can be uncomfortable, and at times, may itch or cause pain. It is also possible that when you experience long-lasting anxiety or stress, your body releases extra Cortisol, which can boost the production of skin oils and potentially result in breakouts.
Sun Protection: Always wear sunscreen to shield your skin from harmful UV rays.
These habits may not give you instant Glass Skin, but over time, they can make a big difference. Remember, healthy skin often starts from within, and these tips can help you get closer to that porcelain-like complexion you desire.

Ingredients for Glass Skin

Achieving and maintaining Glass Skin involves not only the right routine but also the right ingredients. Here are some key ingredients that could help to enhance your journey towards porcelain-like smoothness:

Hyaluronic Acid: this ingredient can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it an excellent choice for maintaining skin moisture and achieving a plump, dewy look.
Vitamin C: known for its brightening properties, Vitamin C could help radiance and smoothness, as well as promoting a clearer complexion. It is one of the most used ingredients for that radiant Glass Skin glow.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Niacinamide targets a variety of issues, such as restoring the skin barrier, skin ageing, hyperpigmentation and breakouts, which could help you to achieve smoother skin.
Salicylic Acid: if you're dealing with blemishes and want to refine your skin's texture, Salicylic Acid can be your friend. It helps exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and could reduce the appearance of pimples.
Aloe Vera: This soothing ingredient may help to calm sensitive skin and reduce redness, making it an excellent choice for those with skin sensitivities on their Glass Skin journey.

To incorporate these ingredients into your routine, consider NIVEA products like the NIVEA Energy Micellar Water for its Vitamin C content, or the NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel, infused with Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide, to address blemishes and maintain a clear complexion.

Takeaway

Achieving Glass Skin, known for its exceptional smoothness and radiance, involves understanding its key characteristics of clarity, smoothness, and radiance. Influenced by Korean beauty standards, a dedicated skincare routine is essential. Start by identifying your skin type and follow a routine that includes cleansing, gentle exfoliation, serums, hydration, moisturisation, and sun protection. Serums, face masks, and dietary/lifestyle tips may help you to further enhance the journey.

Note that consistency is key, and common skin issues like pimples and sensitivity could be addressed. Key ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, and Aloe Vera could play a role and can be found in NIVEA products. With patience and consistency, you could work towards the desired smooth and radiant skin.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Glass Skin achievable for everyone?

While Glass Skin is an aspiration for many, it's essential to understand that individual experiences may vary due to factors like skin type, genetics, and lifestyle. Achieving all the text-book characteristics of Glass Skin may not be fully achievable for some, however following a consistent skincare routine can still help to improve one's complexion.

How should I adapt my Glass Skin routine to changing seasons or weather conditions, such as cold winters or hot summers?

Adapting your Glass Skin routine to changing seasons is crucial. In cold weather, focus on heavier moisturisers to combat dryness, and consider incorporating a humidifier to maintain skin hydration. In hot weather, opt for lighter products to prevent excess shine. Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, as sun protection is essential year-round.

Can individuals with sensitive skin types also achieve Glass Skin, and are there specific products or precautions they should consider?

Individuals with sensitive skin can pursue Glass Skin with caution. Read the packaging instructions carefully to ensure they don't trigger sensitivity. Additionally, consult a dermatologist for personalised advice on suitable skincare ingredients and products for your specific skin concerns.

Are there any home remedies or natural ingredients that can contribute to achieving Glass Skin?

While home remedies and natural ingredients like Honey, Aloe Vera, and Green Tea may offer skin benefits, they may not deliver the same results as commercial skincare products. Commercial products are formulated with specific concentrations of active ingredients designed to target skin issues effectively. For the best results, consider incorporating both natural remedies and commercial products into your Glass Skin routine.

Can individuals with mature skin or age-related concerns still aspire to achieve Glass Skin, and are there specialised products for this demographic?

Yes, individuals with mature skin can work toward Glass Skin. Look for anti-aging products that contain ingredients like Bakuchiol, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid to address age-related concerns. These products can help improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and enhance overall radiance, aligning with the Glass Skin goals.

How to protect yourself from environmental factors, such as pollution and UV exposure, while on your way to Glass Skin, for optimal protection and skin health?

To protect your skin from environmental factors, use skincare products with antioxidants like Vitamin C, which combat free radicals caused by pollution and UV exposure. Additionally, apply sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days. Consider using a separate sunscreen product with a high SPF to ensure comprehensive protection.