What Exactly is Glass Skin?[1]
In recent years, the concept of "glass skin" has gained increasing attraction in the realm of skincare and beauty. This Korean beauty trend refers to achieving a flawless, luminous complexion akin to a sheet of glass.
While it may seem like an unattainable goal, with the right diet and habits, anyone can work towards clearer and healthier skin. While following a proper skincare routine is also a crucial part of achieving glass skin, today we'll focus on ways to improve our dietary habits.
1. Water Hydration
While it may seem like a small step, staying hydrated by drinking water is crucial in the journey toward achieving glass skin. For one, drinking water is key to keeping your skin not only hydrated throughout the day but also allowing you to maintain a healthy complexion. Furthermore, staying hydrated not only aids in reducing skin inflammation but also enhances circulation, promoting a healthier and more radiant complexion.
Some benefits of proper hydration are:
Clearer Skin - Staying hydrated can effectively unclog your pores, eliminating toxins that lead to pesky pimples and acne.
Tighter Skin - Say no more to sagging skin– just sip on that H2O! Hydration helps tighten and lift your skin, giving you that radiant glow you've been wanting. Trust me, your skin will thank you for staying hydrated!
Improved Skin-Healing[2] - Water greatly helps smoothen out wounds that might’ve been caused by acne or other outside factors. It efficiently speeds up the healing process, leaving you with a smooth and flawless complexion.
2. Avoid Highly Processed Foods
When planning your diet for glass skin, steer clear of highly processed foods. Highly processed foods[3] are food products that have undergone extensive industrial processing, often containing artificial additives, preservatives, and refined ingredients with low nutritional value and potential health risks.
Consumption of such can speed up wrinkling and sagging, leading to the breakdown of elastin and collagen in your skin. Additionally, these foods usually contain high levels of sodium, which can cause great damage to your skin, aggravating acne and enlarging pores.
Here are some processed foods you'll want to limit:
- Chocolate & Sweets
- Fast food
- Potato chips and Pretzels.
- Frozen desserts.
- Bakery products
- Soft drinks
3. An Omega-3 Fatty Acid Rich Diet
Having Omega-3 Fatty Acids in your diet is crucial to your skin's barrier function and promoting a healthy oil balance.[4] They have also been proven to reduce inflammation, dry skin, and, most importantly, breakouts.
So what is it exactly? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats the body needs for various functions like brain health and heart health. These acids are found primarily in seafood (salmon, mackerel, oysters) and non-animal sources like seeds (flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts).
By incorporating these Omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods into your diet. you will nourish your skin from within, helping you achieve your desired glass skin. Embrace the power of Omega-3s and watch your skin transform into a radiant canvas of beauty.
4. Green Tea
Green tea is an antioxidant and is known for its anti-aging benefits[5]. Incorporating this tea into your daily routine can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of sun damage and premature aging.
Moreover, you not only support your skin's natural defenses but also promote a more youthful and radiant complexion through its anti-inflammatory benefits, which can decrease redness in the skin
Thanks to its powerful benefits, it has become an extremely popular ingredient in Korean skincare, making an appearance in many toners and facemasks.
5. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamin C content[6], a central player in collagen production for maintaining firm, youthful skin. Including these citrus gems in your daily meals or snacks can work wonders for your skin, helping you achieve that coveted glass skin in no time!
Lemon, in particular, is a great ingredient to combat signs of aging and acts as a natural skin brightener.
Oranges[7] are another type of provider of vitamin C. This sweet fruit can also aid in lightening unwanted dark spots on your skin, leaving you with a dewy, glowing, and clear finish.
Are you now prepared to embark on the path to achieving Glass Skin? Feel free to let us know what you think of the article below! Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
