Beauty trend alert! “Glazed donut skin,” a term coined by model Hailey Bieber, has been all the hype on social media for the past year. Just as it sounds, glazed donut skin refers to a shiny, dewy, and hydrated appearance, placing an emphasis on one’s natural skin. When the weather starts to get colder, figuring out how to attain this luminescent skin takes a little more effort. “It’s possible to retain dewy skin if you know how to address your skin’s needs amid seasonal changes,” says Mona Gohara, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine and President, Women’s Dermatologic Society. “To achieve dewy, healthy looking skin in the cooler months, consider product-specific ingredients like hyaluronic acid or squalane, an overnight mask for increased hydration, and even slugging if your skin is categorically dry.”
Here are Dr. Gohara’s suggested tips and EltaMD product recommendations to help you achieve Glazed Donut Skin:
Look for Products with Hyaluronic Acid or Squalane
Those with oilier skins should look for toners and serums that contain hyaluronic acid, such as EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum and the EltaMD Skin Recovery Essence Toner. Both help retain moisture and support skin barrier health, which contributes to the dewiness you want.
Dry skin can benefit from facial oils or skin care products that contain squalane, like the EltaMD Skin Recovery Light Moisturizer. Squalane is especially beneficial for dry skin in cooler seasons given that it softens dryness and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which are more noticeable when your skin is dry.
Include an Overnight Mask into your Nighttime Routine
Did you know your skin goes into repair mode while you sleep, and regenerates and repairs three times faster than during the day? EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask combines chronobiology technology and patented AA complex to not only strengthen the skin’s barrier, but also to improve hydration and give skin a well-rested, radiant glow.
Try Slugging
Dry skin might also benefit from the practice of slugging. The EltaMD Moisturizer is perfect for this trend, which involves applying a thick layer of an occlusive moisturizer containing petrolatum. (Note: Slugging may be too moisturizing for oily skin.)
Don’t Forget the SPF
Even in cooler weather, you shouldn’t leave the house without applying sunscreen. The sun is still shining in the colder months and can actually bounce off snow, rain, and clouds. If you’re going for the dewy look, opt for a sunscreen that adds brightness and luminosity while offering sun protection. The EltaMD UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ is an aptly named sunscreen that creates the gorgeous dewy, glowing skin of your dreams.
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