The Secrets to Glowing Skin: All the Ingredients You Need

In a recent study conducted by a university in Germany, it turns out that glowing skin is the main factor that people consider when thinking about what makes someone beautiful. It's not facial symmetry nor the way hair is styled that people instantly look at to deduce what is beautiful. Researchers have learned that the evenness and glow of one’s skin make up the mass market’s definition of beauty because they believe that it's also an indication of good health!

To achieve glowing skin, there are certain things you can do to maximize the skin you were born with. Having radiant skin can be as simple as infusing several ingredients into your skincare routine. Make sure your glowing skin products have these ingredients.

According to dermatologists, vitamin A is considered one of the most important ingredients in skincare. It can normalize how skin cell’s function, meaning they can influence the cells to behave in a younger and healthier way – giving you more healthy, youthful skin. It also effectively balances out oil production, speeds up healing, prevents breakouts, promotes collagen production, and hydrates the skin.

Vitamin B3, also known as niacinamide, has become a cult-favorite ingredient among skincare enthusiasts because of the many concerns it can address. It’s an essential nutrient that helps treat acne and redness, minimizes the appearance of large pores, brightens dark spots caused by UV damage, and prevents hyperpigmentation.

Another name that vitamin B5 might be known for is panthenol. Dermatologists explain that panthenol is a provitamin or a substance that when applied to the skin, can convert into vitamin B5. Unlike other moisturizing ingredients, vitamin B5 acts as both a humectant and an emollient. This means that it attracts and binds water to the skin, and seals in the cracks – keeping water locked in.

Though it’s more known to strengthen the immune system, vitamin C does wonders for the skin, too. Dermatologists shared that it’s a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals, which can help repair damaged skin cells. Vitamin C’s skin-saving benefits include preventing dark spots from forming and addressing rough texture, fine lines, and acne scars.

Vitamin E is another antioxidant that’s very effective at reducing skin damages caused by UV rays, according to dermatologists and medical journals. When applied to the skin, it nourishes and protects against free radicals, also known as unstable atoms in the body that damage cells and cause illness and aging.

Now that you know all the vitamins you need to get healthy, glowing skin, it now makes it easier to look for products that contain these. The good news is POND’S came out with a powerhouse range of micellar water variants all packed with the five vitamins previously mentioned. There are three to choose from depending on your skin’s needs.

Dull skin is the result of excess dead skin cells that build up on the surface of your skin. Because of this, your face might feel rough or bumpy and may appear lackluster in appearance. If this is the case, try the POND’S Vitamin Micellar Water Brightening Rose, formulated with rose extracts to cleanse the skin, prevent breakouts, reduce redness, and achieve a lit-from-within glow.

When the skin doesn’t have enough moisture in it, it means you have dry skin. Apart from drinking about eight glasses of water a day and applying moisturizer twice a day, the POND’S Vitamin Micellar Nourishing Milk, which is the first milk vitamin micellar water, is formulated with a milky essence to moisturize the skin and achieve a dewy finish!

Want to find out more about which ingredients to look for in serums? Check out our article on serums for glowing skin.

On days that you feel like your skin has an extra buildup of dirt and residue, the POND’S Vitamin Micellar Detoxing Charcoal gives you a deep cleanse thanks to the activated charcoal and bamboo charcoal it contains. On top of this, it can treat acne, remove blackheads, and keep oily skin at bay.

Use any of the three variants as part of your daily cleansing routine to attain #GlowGoals. To use it, shake the bottle to activate the vitamins. Then, soak a cotton ball or pad before gently sweeping it across your face and neck until all the dirt, makeup residue, and impurities have been removed.

After cleansing your skin, apply POND'S Bright Miracle Serum Burst Cream, which contains niasorcinol that brightens the skin and fades dark spots.

Just like how you would drink vitamin supplements to stay healthy, incorporating vitamins into your skincare routine will definitely boost your radiance and help you achieve glowing skin! Want to escalate your glow up? Read about our guide on serums that will make you totally radiant.