10 Tips for Glowing Skin

If there is one thing that I absolutely adore is when I wake up from my mid-day nap and my skin is smooth, my cheeks are rosy and my face is so glowing, that I don’t even think about reaching out for my favorite BB cream. Sadly, as I can’t take naps every 2 hours, I had to find ways to achieve that gorgeous healthy look and keep it during the day. And I’ve found them (YAY)!

Today, I’ll share with you my tested-and-proven-to-work tricks that make my skin look dewy, radiant and fresh – anytime!

1. Hydration is Key

There are many ways to bring glow back to dull skin, but the number one tip for glowing skin would be hydration. Your skin needs water to keep it plump and healthy while supporting skin barrier health to protect the skin and retain moisture. Healthy skin starts from within, so if you really want to stay on top of hydration it’s important to drink the recommended 6-8 glasses of water everyday. 

To stay on top of your hydration intake, carry a water bottle around with you, keep water in reach when working at a desk and set yourself drink break reminders if you’re really struggling to find the motivation! You can also find fluids through antioxidant rich green tea, healthy vegetable soups and adding a dash of lemon and honey to warm water is a great way to hydrate while delivering additional nutrients to supercharge your wellbeing.

To boost your hydration from the outside in, invest in glow boosting serums and oils that offer a more concentrated boost of bio-actives and antioxidants to support a healthy complexion.

If you’re looking for a serum that delivers on daily glow, opt for LAMAV’s daily Vitamin C serum as it encourages collagen production while naturally brightening and evening the skin. Looking for something a little more hydrating? LAMAV’s Hyaluronic Hydra Max Serum delivers and locks in moisture with hydration heroes such as hyaluronic acid along with CoEnzyme Q10 to plump the skin while supporting age defence.

If you don’t have face oil in your current routine, now could be a great time to introduce one into your nightly rituals to help your skin seriously glow. If you have dry, sensitive skin try LAMAV’s Omega Antioxidant Face Oil. Containing 100% pure actives, dry skin will find instant comfort with a burst of essential fatty acids to soothe, strengthen and smooth the skin’s surface. 

2. Nourish Your Skin with a Healthy Diet

Skin glow tips don't just involve skincare. Having a balanced diet, rich in nourishing vitamins is essential, as what we eat can have a direct impact on how our skin looks, feels and behaves. Vitamins such as C, E and A not only protect your skin from free radicals, thanks to their antioxidant properties, but also improve skin’s clarity, its texture and its overall condition. 

If you really want radiant skin, Omega-3 fatty acids have various benefits for your body and brain and play a huge role in the health of our skin. Proven to improve eczema and maintain a healthy cell membrane, adding omegas into your diet and skincare is a foolproof way to a softer complexion and a healthy, hydrated skin barrier. Add these foods to your weekly diet for a boost of health Omega 3 Fatty Acids:

• Fatty Fish such as Mackerel, Salmon and Herring, Sardines and Anchovies
• Oysters
• Chia Seed & Flaxseed
• Walnuts
• Eggs
• Green Leafy Vegetables such as Spinach and Brussel Sprouts

Our busy lives can lead to lazy eating habits and it can be tempting to cosy up on the couch with comfort foods such as burgers, hot chips and pizza. While there’s nothing wrong with this occasional treat, indulging too often can leave us feeling and looking sluggish. Consuming fewer fresh fruits and vegetables can also deprive the skin of vital nutrients, leading to dullness and a loss of vitality.

3. Consistent Skincare Routine

If you want glowing skin that lasts, consistency is key when it comes to your daily skincare routine. A daily skincare routine should include the essential steps of double cleansing, hydrating with moisturiser and applying sunscreen in the AM. If you have the time and budget to add in a toner and serums to support your skin type and concerns it will boost your complexion drastically. 

Double cleansing (particularly at night) is non-negotiable. Investing in a daily cleansing ritual will help to naturally speed up cell turnover to rejuvenate the skin and allows nourishing leave-on products to actually absorb into the skin to deliver hydration. Use an oil or cream cleanser to support hydration and glow.

Using products that are specifically designed to support and treat your skin type and concerns is crucial for the health of your skin. Products that are too heavy can put oily and acne prone skin out of balance and using products designed to treat acne prone skin on a sensitive skin type could cause dryness and lead to irritation. 

Don’t forget to Exfoliate

Encouraging cellular turnover and removing dull, dry skin with an exfoliant suitable for your skin type will keep your skin fresh and glowing. Look for exfoliants that contain natural AHA’s to gently breakdown dead, dull skin and avoid using any harsh particles that could tear and scratch the skin. LAMAV’s Award Winning AHA Face Exfoliant is a powerful 2-in-1 exfoliator that deeply purifies the skin as it exfoliates, resulting in a clear and smooth complexion. Potent AHA’s from Desert Lime, Sugar Cane and Bilberry effectively breakdown dead skin while Bamboo Powder and Diatomaceous Earth provide a non-abrasive physical exfoliant to buff away impurities while strengthening collagen. Using this 2-3 times per week in addition to your daily skincare routine will have your skin glowing in no time! 

4. Protect Your Skin from the Sun

A little sun exposure is essential for our overall health and mental wellbeing but too much exposure (even in winter) can lead to premature aging and an uneven skin tone. If you’ve gone to all the effort of establishing a skincare routine to support glowing skin, the last thing you want to do is undo all that hard work by damaging your skin. Use an SPF 50+ on your face and body daily and top up every few hours, particularly when exposed to prolonged direct sunlight. Don’t forget to wear a hat and long sleeve clothing where possible and opt for mineral based makeup that provides an additional layer of physical sun protection.

Safe Self Tanning

While there’s nothing wrong with a lighter complexion, the right self-tanning product can help you achieve glowing skin all year long without exposing it to too much sun.

Invest in a tan that supports skin health and hydration, such as LAMAV’s Sunless Tanning Range. You’ll achieve an enviable glow while delivering nature’s finest bio-actives along with magnesium to support overall wellbeing and skin health. 

5. Get Enough Sleep and Manage Stress

Many studies have shown that not getting enough beauty sleep can significantly contribute to dull skin, under-eye swelling and dark circles under the eyes. Sleep is so important for our overall skin health as it gives our skin a chance to repair and rejuvenate while we get some shut eye. Regularly missing out on the recommended 7-9 hours sleep per night can weaken the muscles around your eyes and contribute to a breakdown in collagen production which we all need to keep our skin plump and firm.

Introducing healthy sleep hygiene habits into your evening routine can help you get the rest you need so that you wake up feeling well-rested with a natural glow. Some healthy habits to improve your sleep include:

• Consistency. Going to be at a similar time each night can help train your body for bedtime.
• Avoiding large meals and caffeine close to your bedtime.
• Creating a dark, quiet and restful environment.
• Avoiding technology and work 1-2 hours prior to bedtime.

Stress can leave your skin looking seriously dull and can cause increased inflammation, slow down wound healing, and negatively impact skin conditions. Your glands also tend to produce more oil when under stress, which can cause acne to worsen in people who are prone to outbreaks.

Avoid excessive stress by implementing healthy sleep habits, practicing self-care and exercising regularly. We know how tempting it is to hit the snooze button and skip your morning workout… but there’s no better way to reduce stress and get your blood flowing than 30 mins of exercise. If you can drag yourself away from your bed for a brisk 20 minute walk, you’ll be doing your mental, physical and skin health a favour. If it’s just too cold in your location, sign up for a class a few times per week or get your blood flowing at home with some yoga or pilates from the comfort of your lounge room.

6. Face Mists

Miraculous potion in a bottle – this is what it is. Face mist are my favorite beauty item (after my 354 lip sticks/glosses/balms…you can never have enough…). What I love most about face mists is that they deliver immediate results (a very nice dewy look) and you can spritz them on your face anytime (even if you are
wearing makeup). Actually, some mists even fix makeup and help it stay longer.

Face mists are like water injection for your skin. Whenever you feel tightness and your skin looks dull, a nice cloud of tiny, almost microscopic drops, full of moisture is there to save the day. Visible results in a minute – what not to love about it?

What To Try: Rose Hydrating Mist

7. Get Yourself Moving

It may sound cliché but it works! When you sweat out a little you improve the blood flow to the skin surface which means more nutrients and oxygen for the cells. And happy, nourished cells just can’t “look bad”!

8. Regular Exfoliation

Did you know that in 30% of the time (maybe even 50%) your skin looks grey and lifeless, because it’s covered with a layer of dead cells. Doesn’t sound nice, does it? Removing the dead epidermal cells that accumulate daily is essential if you
want to have smooth skin surface and radiant, even complexion. Just make sure
not to overdo it – over-exfoliating can make your skin drier and more susceptible to infections and redness. Using a scrub two times a week is considered “safe & beneficial” though I’d suggest monitoring how your skin feels, so you can reduce or increase the number of exfoliations per week, if necessary.

What To Try: Jojoba Beds & Argan Oil Exfoliating Scrub

La Mav’s organic scrub is infused with Argan oil and Jojoba for a luxurious yet gentle bio-exfoliant that leaves the skin clean, toned and energized. Formulated with Jojoba and Oat extract to help fight inflammation, this scrub exfoliates and removes excess oil and impurities, providing a natural and glowing vitality to your skin.

9. Cream Cleansers

Have you ever tried using a cream cleanser? You won’t believe what a difference it makes! SLES free, with nice creamy texture, enriched with oils and moisturizing ingredients – the ultimate “impurities killer” that will leaves your skin super soft and fresh!

If you don’t like it after the first use, because it doesn’t leave your skin “squeaky clean”, let me tell you something – squeaky clean is not sexy! Trust me. “Squeaky clean” often leads to dehydrated, tight skin that looks absolutely lifeless several minutes after you’ve removed all dirt and makeup from it. And lifeless skin can’t be radiant, you know it.

What To Try: Hydra Calm Cleansing Cream

Winner of the Nature & Health 2012 Beauty Award, this gentle cleanser is designed for dry skin to wash away impurities, perspiration and pollutants, deeply hydrating and conditioning the skin. Formulated with Bio-Flavonoids, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter to moisturize and cleanse the skin which will reveal a clear, bright, smooth surface.

10. Vitamin Boost

Having a balanced, rich diet is essential, because the way your skin looks depends directly on what you eat, but delivering a daily vitamin “cocktail” from an outside source is just as important. Vitamins like C, E and A not only protect your skin from free radicals, thanks to their antioxidant properties, but also improve skin’s clarity, its texture and its overall condition.

When I want to “vitaminize” my skin I always opt for serums – they are much more concentrated, compared to creams and lotions, which guarantees better results in less time (ain’t nobody got time to wait, right?).

At the present moment, my “hero” is vitamin C – it boosts collagen production, brightens the skin tone, minimizes dark spots and fine lines and gives my face a wonderful healthy glow. L-O-V-E it!

What To Try: Daily Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Formulated with Bearberry extract and Melissa officinalis extracts to promote healthy, glowing and evenly toned skin. This highly concentrated brightening Vitamin-C serum will improves your skin’s clarity and boosts radiance. Daily use will also help counter pigmentation while strengthening collagen and elastin for luminous and younger looking skin.

Conclusion

Achieving naturally glowing skin may seem like hard work, but small changes to your daily skincare and health habits can make a significant difference to the health of your skin. Investing in natural skincare products that deliver hydration while managing stress and eating a diet rich in omega fatty acids will have you glowing from the inside out every day.

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