There’s a trend that appears to be here to stay. Hailing from Korea, the Korean Glass Skin practice, also known as "glass skin" or "dewy skin," is a skincare trend that aims to achieve a radiant, luminous complexion resembling glass. This skincare regimen emphasizes hydration, moisture, and achieving a smooth, translucent appearance. There are many benefits to this type of skin treatment although it’s worth noting that the glass skin appearance is not a realistic goal for everyone.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of this skin care practice.
Deep Hydration: One of the primary goals of the Dewy Skin routine is to deeply hydrate the skin. By layering hydrating products such as boosters, serums, and moisturisers, the skin's moisture barrier is strengthened, helping to lock in hydration and maintain optimal moisture levels.
Enhanced Radiance: The Dewy Skin routine focuses on achieving a radiant, glowing complexion. By incorporating products that contain brightening ingredients like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Liquorice Extract, the skin can appear brighter and more luminous over time.
Improved Texture: Through gentle exfoliation and the use of products that promote skin cell turnover, such as chemical exfoliants and serums containing AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) or BHAs (beta hydroxy acids), the Dewy Skin routine aims to improve skin texture. This can result in a smoother, more even skin surface.
Improved Skin Barrier Function: The products and techniques used in the Dewy Skin routine can help strengthen the skin's natural barrier function, protecting it from environmental stressors and preventing moisture loss. A healthy skin barrier is essential for maintaining overall skin health and resilience.
Youthful Appearance: By addressing key skincare concerns such as hydration, radiance, and texture, the Dewy Skin practice can contribute to a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. The emphasis on hydration and nourishment helps to plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
This skin care practice should be done three times a week and follows these steps:
- Oil Cleanser – This is to nourish the skin whilst removing makeup and excess oils from the skin. DermaFix DermaPrep offers the perfect oil cleanse for this step. Start with a dry skin and dry hands. Once the cleanser has been applied to the full face, neck and decollete, add water to emulsify the cleanser making sure to massage before removing thoroughly with a moist face cloth.
- Gel Cleanser – A foaming second cleanse with a gel cleanser will ensure that your skin has been thoroughly cleansed and hydrated. DermaFix have a range of cleansers that suit a variety of skin types and concerns. If you are new to the range, start with DermaFix Gentle Cleansing Gel.
- Enzymatic Exfoliation – Gently yet effectively remove redundant skin cells with DermaFix DermaPolish to ensure that all the following steps enjoy superior absorption. Simply combine half a teaspoon of DermaPolish in your hands with water to create a foam. Apply to the skin and massage for 3-5 minutes.
- Toner – Balance the skin’s pH and remove any remaining product or impurities with DermaFix Brightening Toner. Simply wipe over the full face and neck with a cotton pad saturated in toner or use it as a hydrating spritz.
- Booster – DermaFix Hyalu7 is the perfect booster to enhance hydration of the skin, plumping out fine line and wrinkles and stimulating collagen production within the skin. Apply a few drops to the full face and neck.
- Serum – Apply your DermaFix recommended serum in this step to ensure a refined and glowing complexion. We love DermaFix ACC Copper in this step to reduce redness, soothe and even skin colour for an even, dewy appearance.
- Eye Cream – All good skin routines include the treatment of this delicate area. DermaFix Ceramide Eye Cream will ensure a lifted, strengthened eye area. Apply to the full eye area including the lids to lift and firm this area.
- Moisturiser – A moisturiser is the next step in this routine and we recommend something supremely hydrating such as DermaFix BioHydrating Cream.
- Sleeping Masque – This final step in the nighttime routine ensures that your skin is nourished and treated all night long. After all, that is when your skin heals and restores itself. DermaFix recommends Vitamin Therapy Masque for this step. This brightening, nourishing masque, packed full of anti-oxidants is sure to have your skin glowing by morning.
Follow this routine and see the results on your skin. A glowing, even complexion with refined pores and superior hydration.
For more information or assistance getting into this skin routine, contact us at DermaFix Head Office on 0861 28 23 23 or email enquiries@dermafix.co.za
