mbg Assistant Beauty Editor
mbg Assistant Beauty Editor
Hannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development, and more.
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March 10, 2023
Some would say a dewy glow is all the rage, while others assert matte complexions are en vogue. Regardless of what makeup trends are in style, we know one thing for sure: Healthy, plump skin is absolutely timeless, no matter what makeup you choose to put on top.
While some people are simply born with a cloud-like complexion, others have to put in a bit more effort to optimize their skin’s bounce. To come, three reasons your skin is struggling with elasticity and how to deal.
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Plump skin starts with a fresh, hydrated complexion. If you have layers of dead skin sticking around, you’ll struggle to get that dewy glow you’re after, because the buildup will prevent your topical hydrating products from penetrating into the skin.
The answer: exfoliate. You don’t need to do this step every single day, but try to incorporate it into your routine at least once a week. You can opt for chemical exfoliants (like AHAs and BHAs), gentle physical scrubs, or a fruit enzyme mask.
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Dip in collagen production.
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Last but not least, we have dehydration. This could be internal, external, or both. The first step here is fairly obvious—drink more water! However, if you’re already on top of your hydration plan, then it’s time to assess your topical routine.
Using too many actives (exfoliants, retinol, etc.) in one routine can dry out your skin if you’re not careful. The fix: Sandwich your actives with hydrating products. If you’re using retinol one night, be sure to use a gentle cleanser beforehand and follow up with a replenishing moisturizer—rather than an exfoliating cleanser, retinol cream, etc.
If that still doesn’t work, you might want to look to ceramide-rich beauty supplements to support hydration levels from the inside out. Good news: We have a full list of them here.
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The takeaway.
Not everyone is born with a Jello-like bouncy complexion, and that’s OK. If you want to work on your skin’s elasticity and fullness, be sure to hydrate internally and topically, exfoliate weekly, and consider adding a collagen supplement to your routine. Curious about internal skin aging? Check out our full guide to restoring collagen.