In this article:
- What is the secret of Korean glass skin?
- What to eat for glowing glass skin
- Glass skin for every skin type
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February 07, 2022 6 min read
One of the bestk-beauty trends to come out of Korea is "glass skin". Rather than heavily covered, makeuped skin, glass skin is all about natural skin health and beauty. In short, glass skin is healthy skin. Glass skin is beyond just shiny or dewy skin, it is perfectly hydrated, luminous, clear, seemingly poreless, and smooth, just like glass. If you need help visualizing it, it's also called honey skin, bouncy skin, and see-through skin. We recommend that you check out the#glassskin hashtag on Instagram for more glassy-selfie inspiration!
So how is this flawless, glowing skin made possible? What's the secret? The "secret" doesn't lie in any highlighter or celebrity skincare routine. There area lotof factors that go into making your skin look so healthy that it glows!The secret lies in balancing topical skincare with your diet.You have to heal and nourish your skin from all angles.
Many of us have heard that the skin is the largest organ in the human body, but a lot of people don't understand the impact of this. Not only do we have to protect it from outside pollutants, chemicals, and UV rays, we have to nourish it from the inside out. Diets high in sugar, oil, and processed foods can lead to inflammation which is one of the biggest causes of aging, including those pesky fine lines and wrinkles. These foods rarely nourish the skin enough to produce the collagen and elastin needed to keep the skin firm and bouncy. Oily and carb-heavy foods can also cause acne breakout. You can use as many cleansers as you want, but simply getting rid of surface-level face oil won't cut it for this Korean beauty trend.
That said, once you start feeding your skin the things it needs to thrive, you can improve your results with the right balance of skincare products. We'll include some step-by-step guides below including the types of products you should use depending on your skin concern, but in general, here are some things to keep in mind.
Let's start out with diet, shall we?
No surprise here, if you aren't already eating lots of fruits and veggies, what are you waiting for?! Fruits like blueberries, strawberries as well as veggies like soybeans, peppers, broccoli, and carrots are antioxidant rich and can help protect your body from damaging free radicals. Leafy greens and nuts are also packed with nutrients to help nourish the entire body.
The skin barrier can also be strengthened to help your skin retain moisture! Foods rich in healthy fats likeomega-3 fatty acids are your best bet to nourish and protect the skin. Try avocado andvegan omega-3 supplements for skin and planet-happy diet. Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, and tuna also contain omega-3s and other nutrients.
Last but certainly not least, your "secret weapon" in your glass skin arsenal should be collagen. Since collagen is hard to come by in foods (chicken cartilage, anyone?) collagen peptide supplements are the most efficient way to increase collagen production within the body.Amandean Marine Collagen Powderis sustainably sourced from wild-caught fish, making it a great option for pescatarians and anyone looking for a sustainable swap for traditional bovine collagen. For a no-fuss drink that your skin will love, try adding ascoop of collagen to green tea!
Do you have questions about improving your skin nutrition from the inside out?Contact the collagen experts at Amandean with any questions you may have or check out ourblogandrecipe page for more inspiration!
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