Tips and Inspiration
From Unilever Beauty Experts
The quest for more radiant skin is universal. No matter what skin type, we’ll always want to look more luminous and glowing. The first step to achieving this is addressing the opposite: dull skin. There can be several reasons behind dullness. These include environmental pollution, an unhealthy diet, dehydration, stress, too much sun exposure, and a skincare routine that doesn’t address any of these issues.
If you’re looking to start the skin brightening process that will restore your glow, here’s what you need to know about proper skincare, beauty products to use, and hydrating tips to get the glow you’re aiming for.
When somebody says you look ashy, they most likely mean it literally. Ashy tint on the skin occurs when dead skin cells accumulate on the surface. As the epidermis renews itself, we’re constantly shedding dead skin cells, and these don’t fall off on their own. Instead, they form the top 18 to 23 layers of your epidermis. You need to give them a little nudge, or they will lend a grayish, dull tone to your skin.
If instead you want to be complimented for dewy skin, skincare is a must! Exfoliating twice a week can help slough off these dead skin cells and reveal glowing and radiant skin.
Whatever you do for your evening skincare routine, do it religiously. Taking off the day’s dirt and grime is essential if you want skin that glows. This is especially true if you live in the city and are exposed to environmental pollution, which can carry free radicals that can damage cells and cause premature aging. This can manifest in the form of wrinkles, roughness, and dull skin. The skin needs an evening routine that incorporates products for glowing skin, so don’t skip it, no matter how tired you are at the end of the day.
Dehydrated skin looks lusterless. This much we know is true. But keep in mind that the skin has multiple layers, and focusing on the surface isn’t enough. When skin loses hydration in the dermis and beneath the epidermis, it can look shriveled and extra dull. The solution for flawless and glowing skin is to hydrate it from the inside to carry water to all its parts. Aside from drinking plenty of water, eat water-rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber, celery, and leafy greens.
Because it’s not possible to completely avoid the sun, try to wear sunscreen, especially on exposed areas of your body, like your face, arms, legs, shoulders, and neck. Wearing sunscreen doesn’t just protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays, but it also keeps your expensive skincare products from going to waste. No matter how many skin care products for healthy skin you apply, it won’t do you any good if you’re still getting exposed to the sun.
Look for products that will give you glowing skin. A multitasking body lotion for brighter skin, like the Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst, will help you get that dewy glow you want while leaving your complexion hydrated. It comes in a unique formula that bursts into water droplets upon application and is easily absorbed by the skin. Available in two variants, this brightening skin lotion nourishes the skin deeply within five days of regular use.
Another good lotion for the skin is the Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst Dewy Radiance, formulated with GlutaGlow, hyaluron, and niacinamide. An alternative serum for healthy, glowing skin is the Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst Flawless Glow, which contains GlutaGlow, hyaluron, and pro-retinol for even-toned skin. Both have 10 times more brightening power than vitamin C, giving you an intense boost of radiance.
Add these simple skincare products for dewy skin to your routine to achieve a brighter and healthier complexion. Remember to incorporate your chosen products with the other good glowing skin tips above, and you’re on your way to achieving more radiant skin than ever before.