Glass Skin: the secret to a glowing glass-effect skin
Rising to prominence a few years ago, a new beauty ideal is once again making its way into the skincare routines trends of millions of people worldwide: Glass Skin. This term, derived from sophisticated Korean beauty trends, refers to beauty practices aimed at achieving skin so pure, smooth and glowing that it almost resembles porcelain.
But how can men and women aspire to this almost ethereal perfection, regardless of their skin type?
Let’s discover it together.
What is Glass Skin?
Glass Skin is a beauty ideal deeply rooted in Korean culture, made popular worldwide thanks to the influence of K-Pop stars: music icons admired not only for their talent but also for the impeccable beauty of their so-called "Chok Chok" skin, a Korean slang term describing extremely well-maintained, hydrated glowing skin, perfectly smooth and uniform, reminiscent of the transparency and smoothness of glass.
To achieve the shiny effect, products formulated for specific actions on the skin are used, often enriched with essential oils, which not only deeply nourish and hydrate but also leave a thin layer on the skin's surface to reflect light evenly.
The concept of Glass Skin goes beyond mere absence of imperfections: it’s about skin that appears almost ethereal in its purity, with an aspect so hydrated that it reflects light uniformly, creating a radiant and youthful effect.
The secret does not lie in a quick fix or a miraculous product, but in a well-thought-out skincare routine that involves using multi-layered products capable of providing the skin with everything it needs to stay healthy.
Far from being a passing fad, Glass Skin reflects a commitment to skincare that is as methodical as it is fascinating, inviting a broader reflection on the meaning of beauty and personal care in contemporary culture.
Shiny Skin vs. Glass Skin
When discussing Glass Skin, it's important not to confuse the healthy, balanced glow of this trend with the shine associated with excessive sebum production.
While oily or shiny skin can signal an imbalance and inadequate care, the glow promoted by Glass Skin reflects health, hydration and meticulous care.
Glass Skin is characterized by its crystalline appearance, reminiscent of porcelain or glass, symbolizing extremely luminous and hydrated skin that is not greasy. This "dazzling" effect is the result of deep nourishment. The glow here is subtle and sophisticated, expressing skin tissue that shines with internal health and seems almost capable of reflecting light uniformly, without dull areas or signs of excessive oiliness.
The distinction between these two skin conditions lies not only in their aesthetic appearance but also in the perception they evoke: while shininess can be seen as a lack of care, the glow achieved through Glass Skin is celebrated as the pinnacle of a conscious and dedicated beauty routine.
How to achieve perfect Glass Skin
The secret to achieving Glass Skin lies in a skincare routine that promotes optimal skin health.
Cleansing and hydration are the protagonists in this routine, establishing the foundation for the crystal effect. Gentle yet thorough cleansing prepares the canvas, while hydration, applied in light layers with products that embrace and enhance luminosity, nourishes and refreshes the skin. In this context, some serums and essences are recommended to provide hydration and radiance in a single solution that doesn't weigh down the skin.
Beyond external care, achieving luminous and healthy skin also reflects a balanced lifestyle: a diet rich in antioxidants, proper hydration, mindful protection from sun rays and pollutants like smog, all play a crucial role. Additionally, limiting factors that contribute to oxidative stress, the enemies of skin aging, is equally important.
Thermae's Glass Skin Routine
For those seeking glass-like skin, Thermae Il Tempio della Salute offers a sophisticated routine that combines the revitalizing power of thermal water with advanced formulas. By following these steps, your skin will transform, gaining that crystalline glow and silky touch that define Glass Skin:
- Double cleansing: the first step consists of two essential phases. Begin with Bifase, the gentle Bifase makeup remover that thoroughly cleanses the face and eyes, leaving the skin fragrant and fresh and preventing pore clogging. Follow with Vanitas, the cleansing milk that provides deep but gentle cleansing. While Bifase removes surface impurities, Vanitas penetrates deeper, respecting the skin's natural hydro-lipid film and helping to restore it. The result is incredibly soft, invigorated skin, perfectly prepared for the next steps in your daily skincare routine.
- Moisturize with Nebula: continue your routine with a refreshing spritz of Nebula, a vaporizer that finely disperses Fossil Salsobromoiodic Thermal Water from Salsomaggiore Terme. This light and refreshing mist prepares the skin, hydrating it and infusing it with precious minerals, making it ready for subsequent treatments.
- Exfoliate with Scrub Noveo: apply the scrub for gentle yet effective exfoliation. This unique product uses the effect of black diamond to revitalize and smooth the skin. The scrub, enriched with nourishing ingredients, does not dehydrate but provides a firming effect and improves the light reflection on the skin for an ultra-luminous and porcelain-like finish.
- Reapply Nebula to remineralize: after exfoliation, a new application of Nebula helps to remineralize and rebalance the skin, amplifying the benefits of the subsequent steps. A fresh mist restores the skin's water and mineral balance, leaving it energized and ready to absorb nutrients.
- Illuminate with Gocce di Luce Serum: this intensely glowing treatment, enriched with fossil water, not only provides renewed radiance but also has a remineralizing action, contributing to visibly firmer, plumper and more radiant skin.
- Seal with a face cream: conclude the routine by applying the face cream best suited to your skin type to hydrate and seal all previous treatments, ensuring the benefits remain locked into the skin tissue, leaving the surface soft, nourished and with the desired Glass Skin effect all day long.
How to enhance Glass Skin with Makeup
With Glass Skin, makeup takes on a new role and meaning: it’s no longer about covering or transforming, but about understanding and respecting the new base at your disposal. In this context, makeup becomes an art that requires specific considerations to enhance without overshadowing the natural beauty of the skin.
The first rule is lightness: the products used should blend with the skin rather than weigh it down, allowing its intrinsic glow to shine through. Tinted balms, pigmented serums and illuminating primers become essential tools, offering a touch of color and brightness while maintaining the transparency and smoothness characteristic of Glass Skin. These products not only beautify but continue to nourish and protect the skin, in line with the care philosophy behind this trend.
The choice of foundation or BB cream should also be guided by criteria of naturalness and transparency, offering light coverage that allows the skin to breathe. The ideal finish is one that subtly reflects light, giving the complexion an almost wet, radiant effect but never greasy.
Finally, the application technique should be considered: skincare tools and accessories like brushes and sponges should be used skillfully, distributing products with light movements and delicate blending to avoid buildup or masking effects. Makeup, in this case, is almost imperceptible, an ethereal veil that enhances without altering, illuminating without overshadowing.
Glass Skin as a reflection of well-being
Glass Skin is more than just an aesthetic trend: it’s the aspiration for ethereal skin, cared for to the point of becoming the perfect canvas for minimalist and natural expressions of beauty. It’s a concept that not only enhances outer appearance but also promotes deep inner well-being, reminding us that true beauty arises from health and harmony with ourselves.
