How to Brighten Complexion and Get Glowing Skin?

Dehydration, poor diet, sun exposure, late nights and excessive alcohol consumption can cause even the best of complexions to turn dull. However, lacklustre skin isn’t something that you need to put up with. While the adage of “Beauty comes from within” is true, there’s more than one way to regain your youthful radiance and brightening your complexion is the first step to achieving that ageless glow.

Ready to find out how your skin care routine can help you regain that glow? Take a peep at our tried and tested beauty tips for gorgeous glowing skin.

Shed & Shine

What’s our top skin care tip for glowing skin? Exfoliate! Dull skin is generally caused by a build-up of dead skin cells which are usually shed every two weeks. However, our bodies slow down as we age, resulting in less effective shedding of these dead skin cells and subsequently causing dull-looking skin. Exfoliating with a scrub that is gentle on the skin will help your skin to unveil the glowing layer of new skin hidden beneath. However, exfoliating should only be done only once or twice weekly to preserve the skin’s natural protective barriers.

Drink Up and Hydrate!

Up to 60% of the human body is composed of water, so it only makes sense that we require ample hydration both on the outside and inside to maintain a radiant complexion. We recommend drinking approximately 2 litres of water per day to solve your internal hydration needs, which also helps to improve your complexion. In addition to that, your skin still requires a little help to keep moisture levels up. Dry air is a common yet inevitable cause of dry skin, often brought on by air conditioners or hot weather which sap skin of its moisture. To remedy this, only use warm water when washing your face and apply a hydrating moisturiser such as Clarins’ Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel before proceeding with your daily makeup routine.

Flawless Foundations

With the right skincare and makeup, dull skin can be easily fixed. Signs of fatigue showing on your face after one too many late nights? Apply a thin layer of Beauty Flash Balm to give your skin that instant boost of radiance if you don’t have time for a full facial routine. Infused with Olive and Witch Hazel extracts as well as the youth-restoring Bisabolol, the Beauty Flash Balm will brighten your complexion, tighten your facial contours and cover fine lines to create the perfect canvas for makeup application. Top it all off with some Mineral Loose Powder for an ultra-light finish that takes care of shine control and you’ll be ready to face the day with natural flawless elegance.

Beauty Sleep

Ever seen those selfies with the hashtag #iwokeuplikethis? You can do that too with a simple pre-snooze beauty routine. Pamper yourself with a facial mask, then get ready for some overnight hydration with a moisturising lotion such as Clarins’ White Plus Pure Translucency Brightening Milky Treatment Lotion or White Plus Pure Translucency Brightening Aqua Treatment Lotion if you fancy a lighter texture. For an added boost of hydration, gently smooth on a layer of White Plus Brightening Revive Night Mask-Gel before bed. Not only will you wake up with plump, dewy skin that looks illuminated from within, these treatments will help to soothe your skin, even out your skin tone and calm redness.

Try out these glowing skin care tips and your skin will thank you for it. You can thank us later.