What Does the Term Glow Actually Mean?
“Wow, you’re really glowing!” is one of the nicest compliments we can receive.
When do we glow? In moments when we are particularly happy, when we’re in love, after an intense workout.
The skin shines softly and seems to radiate from within. This natural radiance is referred to as Glow in the beauty industry. No wonder, then, that we now encounter the term constantly, whether in women’s magazines, as an advertising promise for cosmetic products, or on various internet platforms.
What Causes This Natural Radiance?
But what causes this mysterious Glow? Well, in teenagers, the complexion glows almost on its own because the skin is still very well-perfused and has sufficient elasticity and firmness. At this age, it’s only necessary to get any existing impurities under control and regulate any excessive sebum production; the skin takes care of the rest on its own.
With increasing age, harmful environmental influences such as UV radiation, cigarette smoke, and other environmental factors can gradually destroy the network of elastic and collagen fibers that form the basic structure of the skin. The skin slackens and pigment disorders and irregularities develop, it becomes thinner and can store less water. The blood circulation also decreases and the natural rosy freshness is lost.
In addition, weather-related environmental factors such as cold and dry heating air in winter deprive the skin of moisture, make it rougher, and reduce its radiance. A dull gray veil, unevenness, redness, or inflammation can be the result.
Tips for a Fresh Glowing Complexion
Walks in the fresh air and regular physical activity stimulate blood circulation in the skin and thus help to achieve a healthy and fresh appearance regardless of age.
Steam baths also improve blood circulation and thus help to better supply the skin with nutrients.
Sufficient sleep is a natural Beauty Booster for the skin.
Pay attention to a healthy diet with sufficient vitamins, as well as adequate fluid intake, preferably in the form of water or tea.
Fruit acid peels help against the gray veil. This gently removes dead skin flakes and brings fresh skin to the surface. They are gentler than peels with mechanical abrasive particles, which can irritate sensitive skin too much.
With special medical peels, a much stronger effect can be achieved than with products for home use due to the lower pH value.
A peel with retinol is also highly recommended and particularly reduces pigment disorders. A TCA peel especially stimulates collagen synthesis and gives the skin new firmness.
With makeup products like highlighters, you can help a little and set subtle highlights on cheekbones or above the Cupid’s bow. But be careful, if you overdo it, you risk looking like a disco ball and achieve the opposite effect.
Care products with vitamin C and retinol have a positive effect on the skin and help achieve a naturally radiant complexion. Vitamin A derivatives (retinol and retinoids) accelerate skin renewal, while vitamin C supports collagen synthesis, helps against free radicals, and reduces pigment spots.
In the form of serums, these care substances can be applied in a particularly concentrated form and thus complement daily care.
Those who suffer from dry skin can also turn to facial oils in the cold season to care for the skin particularly intensively.
Microneedling Treatments (Collagen Induction Therapy) strongly boost collagen production, as the micro-injuries created with tiny needles stimulate the skin’s self-healing powers and increase blood circulation. Additionally, the mechanical channels created in this way allow active ingredients such as highly concentrated hyaluronic acid and vitamins to be introduced into the skin much more effectively (Mesotherapy).
Treatments with Skinboosters or Profhilo help against dry skin in winter. Here, the skin is sustainably supplied with moisture from within, without noticeably changing the facial contour. You get a fresher, radiant appearance without your surroundings noticing that you’ve had an aesthetic procedure. You simply look more refreshed than before and small wrinkles disappear.
Even in winter, when spending time in the sun (skiing holiday!), never skip sun protection. Especially on the ski slopes, where the sun is additionally reflected by the snow, there’s a risk of sunburn and pigment spots if you don’t protect yourself.
And the most important thing at the end: Everything that makes you glow from within naturally helps your skin achieve more radiance, and nothing makes us more beautiful than a beaming smile.