The Scandalous Reason Why Your Skin Isn’t Glowing – Revealed

People often spend so much money and time on skincare products that promise them glowing skin, only to find themselves disappointed when those products fail to work. Truth is, for the majority, the lack of a glow is down to a reason that’s so simple, it’s scandalous…

Enter dehydration. You may not think that this is an issue for you but statistics point to 75% of Americans being chronically dehydrated. This means that their bodies are losing water faster than they’re gaining it. This not only spells bad news for your health but it also makes it near-impossible for your skin to glow.

Is the solution as easy as drinking more water? In some ways, yes, but this alone won’t give you glowing skin anytime soon. Instead, you’ll need to take a broader approach. Read on as Lionesse talks you through how to bump up your skin’s moisture levels to get your glow back!

How Does Dehydration Prevent Glowing Skin?

First and foremost, dehydration greatly affects how your skin cells function. 65% of your skin consists of water, with moisture being key when it comes to your skin cells carrying out their daily tasks. Everything from cell turnover to protein production relies on a constant water supply. Without this, those functions suffer, causing the skin to look dull, rough, and lackluster.

Fine lines and wrinkles also become more prevalent when the skin is dehydrated. You may notice shadows developing under your eyes too, making your skin tone look uneven. All of this prevents your skin from reflecting light in the way that it naturally should, detracting from its glow.

Think you’re safe from dehydration because your skin type is oily? Think again. Dehydration can affect all skin types. After all, it arises when the skin is lacking moisture, not oil. No matter how oily your skin may be, you’re still just as susceptible to dehydration as anyone else. In fact, your oiliness could be caused by dehydration in the first place. When the skin lacks moisture, it ramps up sebum production to try to quench its thirst. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help and only leaves the skin greasier yet just as dehydrated.

Can Drinking More Water Give You Glowing Skin?

So, if your body and skin are dehydrated, then surely drinking more water would fix this problem? 

In some ways, yes. Research confirms that increasing your fluid intake can help to increase skin hydration levels. However, your skin isn’t your body’s top priority. If your body is dehydrated, then this means that all of your internal organs are desperate for some extra water too. Any water that you drink will be diverted to all of those organs first. Your skin will receive the leftovers, which won’t be much if your body is already dehydrated.

Once you’ve stabilized your body’s hydration levels, your skin will then start to receive more water. However, even then, there’s a good chance that it will still continue to lose moisture at a rapid rate. After all, everything from the weather to hot showers to a lack of sleep can dehydrate the skin, even when the body is sufficiently hydrated. This is why topical hydration is so important too if you’re hoping for glowing skin.

Topically Hydrating Your Skin

Fortunately, topical hydration is pretty easy to do, with numerous ingredients available that can quickly give the skin a dose of moisture. Here are a few must-haves for your skincare arsenal if you want to boost your skin’s moisture levels as quickly as possible:

The White Pearl Skin Toner

Ideally, you should be pampering your skin with several layers of hydration, beginning with a toner. This is a watery product that’s applied immediately after cleansing or exfoliating, meaning that it will have direct access to your skin cells. 

While it’s true that some toners can be quite dehydrating in nature, the Lionesse White Pearl Skin Toner has the opposite effect. It’s packed with several skin-quenching ingredients, including aloe vera leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, allantoin, and ethylhexylglycerin. It sinks into the skin quickly and effortlessly, giving it a splash of moisture and other nutrients.

The Morganite Transforming Serum

Serums are often touted as one of the best ways to hydrate the skin. This is because of their lightweight nature. It allows them to easily sink down into the skin in a way that heavier products can’t do. 

When searching for hydrating serums, there are a few key ingredients to keep an eye out for. The two most sought-after hydrating compounds are sodium hyaluronate and glycerin. Both are humectants, meaning that they bind moisture to the skin, providing instant hydration.

You’ll find both ingredients, along with a few other humectants, in the Lionesse Morganite Transforming Serum. Apply this to your skin and you’ll instantly notice a plumper, dewier, and more radiant finish.

The Opal Sheer Collagen Serum

Another serum worth considering if you’re looking for glowing skin is the Lionesse Opal Sheer Collagen Serum. 

Just like the serum featured above, this one also contains hydrating superstar sodium hyaluronate. However, it’s also infused with lactic acid. Not only is this alpha-hydroxy acid another humectant, but it has mild exfoliating effects too. This enables it to brush away the dead skin cells that are coating the skin’s surface, allowing the serum’s hydrating ingredients to penetrate without being blocked.

The Diamond Rejuvenation Facial and Eye Mask

Sheet masks are a great way to lavish the skin with some extra hydration. The way in which they form a barrier over the skin’s surface ensures that all of the hydrating ingredients from within the mask are pushed into the skin rather than being allowed to evaporate.

The Lionesse Diamond Rejuvenation Facial and Eye Mask takes things even further. Being made from hydrogel means that this mask creates an even thicker barrier over the skin, one that’s much more hydrating than what a regular face mask provides. The fact that this mask has been soaked in a hydrating serum, containing everything from hyaluronic acid to algae extract, helps too. Lay this mask over your face and all of those ingredients will dive straight in. You’ll notice radiant, glowing skin as soon as you remove the mask!

The Opal Sheer Melting Mask

Hydrating sheet masks are great but, if your skin is severely dehydrated, the 10-15 minutes that a sheet mask remains on the face for may not be enough. This is where leave-on masks, like the Lionesse Opal Sheer Melting Mask, can be a game-changer. 

This mask looks like a cream but, once you’ve applied it to your skin, it transforms into liquid droplets that the skin quickly drinks up. Those droplets are brimming with a long list of hydrating ingredients, from squalane to sodium hyaluronate. They’re also full of botanical extracts, with everything from goji to mangosteen to bilberry making an appearance. Each one is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, giving this mask the potential to improve your overall complexion in so many ways.

Preventing Moisture Loss

Topical hydration is vital for glowing skin but, sometimes, no matter how much you hydrate your skin with the very best skincare products, it won’t make much of a noticeable difference because your skin is still losing moisture faster than you’re able to put it in.

This is why, in addition to providing moisture, you also need to make sure that your skin is equipped to keep it there. Here’s how:

Lock in Moisture With a Cream

One of the quickest ways to keep your skin hydrated is to seal in your hydrating toner and serums with a face cream. Ideally, pick one that also contains a few hydrating ingredients as this will give your skin an additional layer of moisture.

The Lionesse Black Onyx Cream would be a great choice. Sodium hyaluronate, soluble collagen, glycerin, lactic acid, and olive oil provide a burst of moisture while the other ingredients in this formula seal all of that in, preventing it from evaporating quite so quickly.

Preserve Your Skin’s Natural Protective Barrier

The outermost layer of your skin consists of a protective barrier. One of its jobs is to prevent irritants from entering the skin, but it also plays a big role in preventing moisture from evaporating away.

Maintaining the integrity of this barrier is vital if you want glowing skin. This means treating your skin very gently. Stop using harsh cleansers and exfoliators, opting instead for milder formulas that still get the job done without stripping away that barrier. Products like the White Pearl Facial Cleanser and the White Pearl Facial Peeling would be perfect for this.

While you’re cleansing/exfoliating/showering, avoid exposing your skin to hot water. Just like harsh skincare ingredients, hot water also removes some of the skin’s protective layer. 

Protect Against Sun Damage

UV rays are infamous for how they dehydrate the skin. This makes sun protection essential if you want to keep your skin glowing.

In addition to ensuring that your skin is always covered with a broad-spectrum sunscreen (with a minimum of SPF 30), take additional sun protection measures too. Stay out of the sun during its hottest hours, wear long and loose clothing, and invest in some sun-protecting accessories, such as a wide-brimmed hat and oversized sunglasses. The more barriers you can put in between your skin and the sun, the better!

Stay Away From Dehydrating Foods and Drinks

We’ve talked about how to maintain hydration in your skin, but ensuring that your body remains hydrated is also important. Certain foods and drinks are known for their dehydrating effects, making these best avoided.

Some of the biggest culprits are salt and sugar, which refined, processed foods tend to be full of. Alcohol and caffeine also dehydrate the body and skin, so should only be consumed in moderation.

Achieve Glowing Skin With Lionesse

Bumping up your skin’s hydration levels is a surefire way to achieve that glow that you’ve been lacking for so long. However, as you can see, the process requires a little dedication. Not only do you need to work on ensuring that your body and skin are consistently receiving the moisture that they need, but you also need to prevent that moisture from escaping quite so quickly. Tackle both issues head-on and it won’t be long before your skin looks brighter and more radiant than ever!

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