Glass Skin: 8 tips to have the glass skin that is popular on social media – Jornal Estado de Minas

After the obsession with glowing skin, with several trends on social media indicating ways to display luminous and radiant skin, the bet is now to go beyond skin glow to conquer the so-called Glass Skin. Glass skin, in free translation, is not only very well hydrated and luminous, but it also has a uniform tone and texture, without blemishes, fine lines or enlarged pores, thus acquiring a shiny appearance like glass.

And it is perfectly possible to achieve this effect without relying on makeup, just by adopting some care at home and in the office, as a team of experts explains below:

Start with hydration

Despite going further, glass skin still has luminosity and shine as its pillars, so daily use of moisturizers is essential. “The skin needs to be hydrated to stay healthy. Without hydration, the skin tissue becomes dry and the lipid mantle (protection barrier) is damaged, resulting in dull, dull skin. Therefore, we must always hydrate the skin after cleaning it”, says dermatologist Paola Pomerantzeff, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, who recommends the use of specific ingredients and vehicles for each skin type. But there are active ingredients that are great wildcards to help keep your skin glowing, like superOX-C. “superOX-C is a botanical active extracted from the richest source of vitamin C in the world, the Kakadu plum, which, in addition to helping transport vitamin C in keratinocytes, promotes skin luminosity, reduces redness and improves skin uniformity. skin tone”, explains Patrícia França, scientific manager at Biotec Dermocosméticos.

Hydrate your skin from the inside out

Drinking plenty of water is essential to keep your skin hydrated, smooth and luminous. But skin hydration can also be achieved from the inside out using nutraceuticals, such as FC Oral, the so-called caviar capsules. “As it contains omega-3 vectorized by phospholipid, which has identity with the cell membrane, the active ingredient promotes hydration, restoring damage to this membrane, and improves fluidity, that is, it allows nutrients to be absorbed more fully, which which also brings results for hydration. In addition, FC Oral contains carotenoids, astaxanthin and vitamin E, providing benefits in increasing the skin’s antioxidant status, reducing inflammation and helping with hydration by inhibiting transepidermal water loss, leaving the skin’s surface protected and hydrated”, says pharmacist Patrícia França.

Bet on skinboosters

Skinboosters are injectable substances that, in addition to providing hydration and luminosity, also help combat fine lines. “These are non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid injections. However, unlike the substance used in fillers, the hyaluronic acid in the skinbooster does not promote volume, but rather attracts water to the skin, improving hydration, vibrancy and the texture of the skin tissue. Furthermore, it stimulates the production of collagen fibers, responsible for the firmness and support of the skin, consequently improving the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines”, says Paola Pomerantzeff.

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If expression lines are a major obstacle in the search for glassy-looking skin, the skinbooster can still be combined with the application of botulinum toxin in the protocol known as relax & refresh. “In this procedure, while the skinbooster promotes powerful hydration combined with stimulating collagen production, botulinum toxin relaxes the muscles responsible for the appearance of wrinkles. The result is better quality skin with fewer crow’s feet and barcode lines”, highlights the dermatologist.

Invest in an exfoliant

Problems such as lack of shine and enlarged pores can be solved with exfoliation. “The exfoliant is a product that contains granular or enzymatic particles that help remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, leaving it smoother, brighter and with a renewed appearance. However, it is important to choose a delicate exfoliant suitable for your skin type”, says Lilian Brasileiro, a member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD).

A gentle product option for the face is the tribeca facial scrub, from B.URB, which is formulated with rice and apricot microspheres to eliminate dead cells without damaging the skin, improving texture while maintaining hydration. The product also helps to reduce oiliness and unclog pores, thus reducing their size and preventing the appearance of blackheads.

Take advantage of fat to improve skin quality

Fat removed from the patient can be used to improve skin quality thanks to an innovative technology known as lipocube. “This device allows fat to be collected in the office under the effect of local anesthesia, without the need for liposuction, and then broken down into different sizes depending on the need. For example, the smallest fat particles, nano, are used more superficially in the dermis to provide firmness, reduce wrinkles and improve the quality and appearance of the skin”, highlights dermatologist Renato Soriani, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD ), expert in dermatological technologies and former coordinator of the Laser and Technologies Department at SBD (2017-2021).

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The treatment begins with the extraction of fat using a special cannula that requires minimal manipulation. The collected fat is stored in a syringe that is directly connected to the lipocube, a sterile and completely closed device, which reduces the risk of contamination. It then processes the fat through geometric blades combined with a flow system that allows the fibrous material to be filtered. “The result is a material rich in stem cells and growth factors with rejuvenating and regenerating properties for the skin and tissues”, says Renato, who adds that the procedure is extremely safe, as the fat is removed from the patient himself, eliminating any risk. of rejection.

Try specific procedures to reduce pores

Enlarged pores can be a real obstacle to achieving Glass Skin. But, in clinics, there are treatments that can help combat them, such as hydrafacial. “This hydrodermabrasion equipment features the exclusive and patented vortex-fusion technology, which generates a vortex effect to easily expel and remove impurities from the skin while providing hydration. And, by removing dirt from the skin, from the smallest to the largest, the HydraFacial promotes powerful cleaning of the inside of the pores, which end up closing. Furthermore, the skin becomes healthier, more uniform and luminous, with improved hydration and texture”, says dermatologist Mônica Aribi, effective member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Stains also have a solution

If blemishes are the main obstacle in trying to achieve the glassy appearance of the skin, it is worth opting for the pico ultra 300 laser, which is considered the gold standard treatment in combating blemishes and hyperpigmentation. “It is an ultrafast laser that works with picosecond pulses to fragment the pigment that causes spots. By acting through photoacoustic reactions without conversion to a photothermal effect, the equipment allows the use of very high energies to enhance results, but with reduced discomfort and without the risk of causing a rebound effect”, says dermatologist Abdo Salomão Jr., member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

In addition to treating blemishes, this laser is also capable of making the skin immediately more uniform and luminous when used after applying a carbon paste to the skin. “The laser performs a photoacoustic effect on the carbon paste inside the pores. This causes the pore walls to stick together and the pore closes. At the same time, the skin becomes more vibrant and luminous”, says the dermatologist

Make lifestyle changes

To guarantee a truly lasting Glass Skin effect, it is not enough to just care for your skin topically. You need to go further and adopt a healthy lifestyle to take care of your skin from the inside out. “To achieve healthy skin, good lifestyle habits are essential pillars. In this sense, investing in a balanced diet, getting good quality sleep, exercising regularly and avoiding alcohol and smoking are essential for maintaining the beauty of your skin”, says Lilian Brasileiro.