10 Tips We Swear By For Healthy, Glowing Skin

Today is the day you start dialing up your glow factor. And we’ve made it ten times easier with these game-changing tips for radiant skin. Fun fact: they (actually) work.

You might think that radiant, healthy skin is only for the rich and famous, but with smarter skincare choices and a few lifestyle tweaks, better skin is right around the corner – no matter who you are. Don’t have an A-lister’s bank balance? No problem. Have zero time for long-winded, professional treatments? Totally fine. The quest for radiant skin doesn’t have to require complicated routines or expensive trips to a facialist. In fact, oftentimes, the most effective approach is the simplest.

Your most important must-dos are to nurture your skin’s barrier function, encourage cellular renewal, protect against environmental damage and support your skin from the inside out. So let’s get on that with ten tried and trusted tips that’ll help transform your skin from flagging to fabulous.

1. Be The Master Of Gentle Cleansing

Blocked pores are killers on your complexion, making it look dull and dreary lightning fast.  This is why cleansing – morning and night – is vital for radiant, glowing skin. The thing about cleansing, however, is that you have to do it super gently. Tight, squeaky clean skin that’s been over-cleansed with crazy harsh products is not healthy skin, it’s a scream for help.

When cleansing, always use lukewarm, rather than hot water and choose a kind-to-skin, balanced formulation like Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser. This will effectively remove dirt, oil and debris without screwing up your skin’s natural protective barrier. Massage it into your skin to stimulate blood flow (another check for getting your glow on!) but make sure to use a gentle touch and keep those fingernails well away.

2. Find Your Skin’s Exfoliation Sweet Spot

Exfoliation is a must for removing dulling dead skin cells that can otherwise outstay their welcome at the surface of your skin. If your skin errs on the sensitive side, stick with once a week but if you can tolerate more, do so. The key is to listen to your skin to find out the perfect frequency for your skin type.

If you’re not down with physical scrubs, try using a chemical exfoliator like 6% AHA, BHA + PHA Liquid Exfoliant. This uses hydroxy acids like glycolic and salicylic to break down the bonds between skin cells. And it’s darn good, even if we do say so ourselves.

3. Fuel Your Skin From Within

Your diet directly impacts the look and feel of your skin so think about what you eat on a regular basis. Excessive sugar and processed foods, for example, are among your skin’s worst enemies because they form advanced glycation end products which damage collagen and elastin. They really mess with your skin.

Instead, fill up on colorful fruits and veggies as these are rich in nutrients and antioxidants which your skin goes mad for. Omega-3 fatty acids are also crucial for reducing inflammation and strengthening the barrier function so load up on oily fish, walnuts and flaxseeds.

4. Know That Daily SPF Is Non-Negotiable

We talk about the importance of daily sunscreen more than anything else. And we will continue to do so. Sorry... definitely not sorry. UV damage is the number one cause of both visible aging and skin cancer. It screws up the skin’s important proteins, causes inflammation, messes with your barrier function. And, well, need we go on? Thought not.

If you want your skin to be as healthy as possible, you simply have to wear sun protection every day. Choose a broad-spectrum formula to ensure you’re shielded from UVA and UVB radiation and make sure to stick with SPF 30 or above. Try our new SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Facial Serum which fits seamlessly into your morning routine with zero fuss and all the damage control. 

5. Improve Skin Repair With Quality Sleep

The term ‘beauty sleep’ wasn't just made-up, it’s actual skin science. You see, when you’re asleep, your skin gets busy repairing and regenerating itself. Collagen production peaks, your body’s antioxidant system gets to work, cellular turnover accelerates and blood flow increases. All of which is vital for radiant-looking skin.

Aim for the recommended eight hours of quality sleep every night – making it easier on yourself by keeping your bedroom cool, dark and quiet, and avoiding screen time for at least a couple of hours before hitting the sack. We also love to smother cleansed skin with Vitamin C Deep Hydration Night Cream to fuel the overnight renewal process. It’s a winner for furnishing you with bright, ready-to-face-the-day skin.

6. Make Vitamin C Your Morning Go-To

As glow-getting ingredients go, few beat vitamin C. Not only is it the most studied antioxidant available to your skin (that means it neutralizes those pesky, skin-damaging free radicals) but it also makes your sunscreen work better.

If that wasn’t enough, vitamin C also works to inhibit the production of melanin within your skin, helping to reduce the formation of dark spots, fade existing ones and thus improve the tone of your skin. It’s our absolute go-to, or glow-to if you will. And if you’re worried about its powers being too much for your sensitive skin, stick with TruSkin. Our products are crafted with sodium ascorbyl phosphate – a gentler form of vitamin C that’s stable and way kinder to the skin.

7. Get Some Exercise

Regular exercise is just as amazing for your skin as it is for the rest of your body. For starters, it increases blood flow to the skin which literally ‘feeds’ it with oxygen and nutrients while carrying away nasty stuff that can dull your complexion. Just remember to cleanse your skin after working out to remove sweat, oil and bacteria from the surface. This will allow you to enjoy that natural-post-workout glow without clogging up your pores or encouraging breakouts.

8. Stay Hydrated – Inside & Out

Full disclosure, drinking water is not the best way to keep your skin hydrated and radiant. Sure, it’s vital for the health of your entire body but most of what you drink goes straight to your other essential organs before it gets even close to benefiting your skin. Your skin may be the body's biggest organ, but it’s way down on its priority list.

That being said, getting plenty of fluids from water, caffeine-free fluids and water-rich foods is, of course, going to keep you healthy – skin included.

More importantly for your skin, however, is to hydrate it from the outside in. And the best way to do this? By filling up your skincare routine with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera, vitamin E and ceramides which attract and seal in moisture. Try layering Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum underneath Firming Collagen Day Lotion for a mega fix of skin-loving moisture. And don’t forget the skin around your eyes. Hyaluronic Acid Eye Cream is a winner.

9. Learn How To Manage Stress

When you’re stressed your body produces an excess of cortisol which can trigger inflammation, increase sebum production, slow down healing and encourage breakouts. Not ideal for healthy-looking skin, we think you’ll agree.

To manage your stress levels, carve out some me-time each day to do something you enjoy. Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises are all great ways to balance your emotional wellness but if these don’t work for you, don’t fret. There are plenty of other things like going for a walk or reading a book that can be just as beneficial. The key is to find what works for you so that you a) enjoy doing it and b) do it regularly.

10. Finally, Be Consistent With Your Skincare Routine

Switching up your skincare routine can definitely help when the seasons change or your hormones fluctuate, but constantly changing the products you use can send your skin spiralling out of control. And that’s never going to be conducive to a radiant, glowing complexion.

Instead, establish a consistent and fairly simple regime that includes gentle cleansing, antioxidants, hydration, moisturizer and sunscreen. Do this and your skin will become immediately happier.

And happy skin = healthy-looking skin. It’s simple skincare math.