The trend for «glass skin»: a guide to a flawless look without harming your health

Skin care trends change, but the phenomenon of "glass skin" continues to captivate beauty fans, changing the standards of beauty. What is "glass skin"? This trend that came from Korea (K-Beauty) has become a favorite among those who want to achieve a radiant, hydrated and flawless skin, similar to clear glass.

How to achieve "glass skin"?

The basic approach is to layer moisturizers with different textures. Healthy habits such as:

• enough sleep,
• balanced and varied nutrition,
• minimization of alcohol consumption,
• stress management,
• maintenance of water balance.

However, let's look at "glass skin" from a dermatological point of view. Why is the natural look of the skin not always flawless?

What determines how our skin will look?

The optical properties of the skin depend on its texture and the structure of the subcutaneous layers. Even the deepest layers of the skin affect visual perception. For example, the location of collagen fibers, the level of oxygen in red blood cells and the distribution of fat cells. Skin interacts with light through a combination of absorption, scattering, and reflection that depend on its unique optical properties.

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