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Achieving Glass Skin For A Smooth, Radiant Complexion
What is Glass Skin?
Glass skin embodies the ultimate in complexion perfection—smooth, luminous, and translucent. This trend, deeply rooted in advanced skincare routines, prioritises a flawless glow through intense hydration, exfoliation, and nourishment. The goal is to create a radiant, poreless finish that appears as refined and reflective as glass.
A Glass Skin Skincare Routine
Step 1: Cleanse and Purify
Cleansing is the essential first step to achieving glass skin, as it removes impurities and excess oils that dull the complexion. Start your routine with our Anti-Pollution Cleanser, formulated with a high-performance micro-emulsion. This cleanser dissolves pollutants, makeup, and grime, leaving your skin refreshed and balanced. It ensures your skin feels clean without stripping away essential moisture—an important factor for maintaining the dewy, healthy glow you are after.
Alternatively, use our Phyto Gel Wash. This botanical-based cleanser delivers a deep cleanse while nourishing the skin’s moisture barrier. Its natural extracts make it an ideal choice for daily use, keeping the complexion smooth and prepared for the next steps of your routine.
Step 2: Exfoliate to Refine Texture
Exfoliation is essential to removing dead skin cells and allowing your fresh, radiant skin to shine through. By promoting cell turnover, exfoliation unveils fresh, youthful skin. Our Refining Exfoliator combines gentle exfoliating agents to smooth uneven texture without causing irritation. Regular use enhances your skin’s clarity, minimises the appearance of pores, and prepares your skin to fully absorb hydration.
In addition to physical exfoliation, the inclusion of mushroom extract in our formulas offers added benefits for pore refinement. Mushroom extract is naturally astringent, helping to tighten and refine pores, reducing their visibility over time. This powerful botanical ingredient not only smooths the surface of the skin but also supports skin balance, making it ideal for those with oily or combination skin types. Its pore-minimising effect gives your skin that smooth, glass-like finish, essential to achieving glass skin.
Mushroom extract also contains antioxidants that protect against environmental damage, while its natural hydrating properties work in harmony with other ingredients to leave your skin soft, supple, and glowing. Incorporating an exfoliator that includes mushroom extract will enhance your skin’s radiance while keeping pores refined and your complexion luminous.
Step 3: Hydrate Intensively with Potent Serums
Hydration stands at the heart of the glass skin routine. Start by applying our Clinic Privé No.1 Vitamin C Serum. Packed with stabilised Vitamin C, this serum brightens your skin and reduces signs of environmental damage. As a potent antioxidant, Vitamin C supports collagen production, helping your skin appear firmer and more youthful, while delivering the intense hydration needed for that radiant, glass skin glow.
For additional hydration and barrier support, follow with our No.3 Serum, specifically designed to lock in moisture while protecting your skin from environmental stressors. This serum works to nourish and hydrate the skin, maintaining the smooth, plump texture crucial for achieving a flawless complexion.
For those seeking a brightening boost, the No.5 Whitening Serum is a powerful addition. With its unique combination of Sepiwhite™ and AlphaWhiteness®, this serum targets pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Sepiwhite™, an advanced lipoamino acid, reduces melanin production, smoothing out age-related imperfections and promoting a visibly radiant complexion. AlphaWhiteness®, a natural active derived from Açaà oil, tackles hyperpigmentation and enhances your skin’s luminosity, creating a brighter, more even skin tone.
Step 4: Seal in Moisture for Long-Lasting Hydration
To lock in the benefits of your serums, follow with one of our Nourishing Moisturisers. This step ensures that your skin retains moisture and stays plump throughout the day. Formulated to work in harmony with our hydrating serums, these moisturisers supports a dewy, smooth complexion—an essential part of achieving the glass skin effect.
Apply it after your serums in upward strokes, focusing on areas prone to dryness or dehydration. A well-chosen moisturiser helps sustain your skin’s glow and keeps it hydrated and supple.
Step 5: Sun Protection for a Flawless Finish
Achieving glass skin requires protecting it from damage. UV exposure can hinder your efforts to attain a smooth, even complexion. Our Sol-Protect Sunscreen's delivers broad-spectrum protection without weighing down your skin. Its lightweight texture allows for easy layering while ensuring your skin remains protected from harmful UV rays. It also contains nourishing ingredients that boost hydration.
Daily use of SPF not only prevents visible signs of aging, like pigmentation and fine lines, but also preserves your skin’s youthful glow. Apply every morning as the final step in your routine to maintain the integrity of your glass skin.
Glass Skin at Lisa Franklin Clinic
For those seeking more advanced results, our clinic offers a selection of treatments designed to complement your glass skin journey, including our Byonik Healthy Ageing treatment, which uses pulse-triggered laser technology to restore skin’s elasticity, stimulate cell renewal, and boost hydration from within. This combination works synergistically to leave your skin looking smooth, radiant, and beautifully hydrated.
For a quick but powerful option, the Glow On-the-Go treatment uses a micro-peel, targeted serums, and CryoGlobes to deliver immediate radiance. These treatments enhance hydration and luminosity, leaving your skin with an undeniable glow that elevates your glass skin routine.
Holistic wellness
Achieving and maintaining glass skin requires more than just excellent skincare products and treatments. Holistic wellness practices play a significant role in supporting your skin’s health from the inside out. Incorporating these practices into your daily routine can help elevate your results and sustain your glowing complexion.
1. Nutrition for Skin Health
The food you consume directly impacts your skin’s ability to stay hydrated, clear, and radiant. A balanced diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats can enhance your skin’s glow. Key nutrients like Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants found in foods like berries, fatty fish, nuts, and leafy greens help protect your skin from environmental stressors and promote collagen production, essential for achieving that smooth, poreless finish. For a personalised approach, we offer expert guidance from our wellness partner, W-Wellness. They provide tailored nutritional advice and industry-leading supplements to help you achieve your goals. Speak to us about joining W-Wellness.
2. Supplements for Radiance
In addition to diet, high-quality supplements can provide essential nutrients your body might lack. Supplements rich in antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and collagen-boosting ingredients can help improve your skin’s elasticity, texture, and hydration. Products containing Vitamin C, Zinc, and Hyaluronic Acid support skin repair and hydration, both critical for a dewy, luminous look.
3. Stress Management and Sleep
Stress and lack of sleep can affect your skin’s ability to regenerate and maintain hydration. Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, which can lead to inflammation, breakouts, and a dull complexion. Prioritise practices that reduce stress, such as meditation, yoga, or even regular physical exercise. Moreover, quality sleep is crucial for skin regeneration. Aim for 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night to allow your skin to repair itself, enhancing its glow and radiance.
4. Hydration from Within
Drinking sufficient water throughout the day keeps your skin hydrated and flushes out toxins. Proper hydration enhances your skin’s elasticity, helping it maintain that smooth, plump texture. Incorporating water-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and leafy greens can further support hydration from within.
By integrating these wellness practices with your skincare routine and professional treatments, you can enhance your skin’s natural radiance and maintain the glass skin effect over time.
