Glass Skin is apparently back in trend and having a viral moment across Tiktok! What is glass skin? The term glass skin originated in Korea and became popular in the Western world a few years ago. The term refers to smooth, even-toned, and clear skin! Skin so flawless it gives the appearance of glass. How does one get glass skin? It all starts with good cleansing habits. Make sure you’re cleaning your face well at night! You want to be sure you get all your makeup off your face as well as any oil or dirt. Double cleansing is always a good idea if possible! Plenty of moisture is also important in the form of nourishing and hydrating serums and moisturizers as well as treating your skin to a good sheet mask a few times a week. But even more important is exfoliating! Long gone are the days we’re scrubbing the skin off our very bones with a tube of St Ives Apricot Scrub. Nowadays chemical peels and exfoliating treatments aren’t something we need to get done by a professional! We can easily do them at home and we can do them on the cheap as many brands have very inexpensive and budget-friendly exfoliating treatments to create smooth, glass skin!
Here are five affordable exfoliating treatments I’d recommend checking out! And hey, if you want you can even use a washcloth or towel to gently exfoliate your skin and that my dears, cost nothing at all!
BlissPro Liquid Exfoliant $14
BlissPro Liquid Exfoliant sounded simply terrifying when it was first introduced but after using it I can say this stuff is awesome. This is a gentle mix of 11.8% AHA, BHA, and PHA to gently exfoliate and smooth skin. It’s a wash off treatment that you leave on for a few minutes. I use it about three times a week and it keeps my skin super smooth! Apparently, it’s gentle enough to use everyday but I stick to around two to three times a week! It’s inexpensive and works fantastically at keep my skin smooth and flake-free!
COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel with Vitamins B5 & B12 $19
Clogged pores? Textured skin? Unevenness? CosRX has your back with this blends of acids that acts to smooth, brighten, unclog pores, and create smoother skin. Apply it for ten minutes, wash off, and go from dull to bright with this exfoliating treatment.
Erborian Milk & Peel Mask $16
If you want instant, visible results I’d rely on Erborian. This peeling mask gives you a brighter, smoother appearance in just five minutes!
The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution $9.50
The Ordinary’s Peel is definitely one you’ve seen across social media as who can miss people dripping it down their face. For a long time I avoided trying it as I didn’t think it was something my skin needed but this is actually a great once a week treatment. It decongests pores which isn’t something that I need BUT….! I do have pores on the side of my nose that get a bit icky and I cover my nose with this stuff and it instantly acts to break that gross stuff down. Not only that but it also, keeps my skin looking smoother and brighter although, I have to admit I like it on my nose best!
The Ordinary Travel Size Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner $8.70
If you want an exfoliating treatment you can use as part of your daily routine without comprising your skin’s barrier this is one you’ll want to inject into your daily routine. The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid is a perfect way to gently and effectively exfoliate skin that will work over time to smooth and help maintain smooth, even skin that’s brighter with each use.
Do you have any inexpensive ways to exfoliate your skin? Do share them!
