A CELEBRITY make-up artist with years of skincare expertise under her belt has shared how you can achieve glass skin in your forties and beyond.
Kat James, 51, swears by a “really easy” routine tailored to mature skin that will “unglue” dead skin cells from your face to reveal a more radiant complexion.
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Glass skin is a popular skincare goal that originated in South Korea, referring to skin that looks exceptionally smooth, clear, and luminous – almost as if it’s made of glass.
And while achieving glass skin might feel arduous, Kat says it just takes one simple skincare routine change.
“The good news is that this is a really easy fix,” she tells.
According to Kat, who has one million followers on TikTok thanks to her sound skincare advice, the key to achieving glass skin is exfoliating.
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“Our skin cells die,” she explains.
“They die on a 28 to 34 day cycle.
“But if you don’t remove those dead cells, they can cling and get stuck – almost like glued on – to your skin.
“They build up in layers and layers, and then they dull out the skin.”
Kat shared that there are two types of exfoliation to choose from, and both of them work equally as well for achieving glass skin.
They are manual exfoliation and chemical exfoliation.
Manual exfoliation includes physically scrubbing the skin with abrasive substances or tools to remove dead skin cells.
Among common options are scrubs with organic small grains (such as sugar or crushed seeds), facial brushes or microdermabrasion tools.
Kat recommended the Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub, which you can nab for £25.50 in Harvey Nichols or £26 on Beauty Bay.
Chemical exfoliation involves using acids or enzymes to dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to shed more easily.
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She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
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“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.
You could also use fruit enzyme facial peels, with ingredients such as papaya or pineapple, which gently break down dead skin.
Kat compared chemical exfoliants to “little Pac Men eating away at the skin” and urged people to “not be scared” by the terminology.
She recommended the Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel which costs £21 for a pack of five on Cult Beauty.
The famous MUA shared her tips in a now viral TikTok video and it sparked a sea of agreement from other women in their fifties.
One penned: “I think I exfoliate too much, but it works.
“I started at age 14 and I’m over 55 now.
“The key for me is to immediately moisturise with serums and cream.”