"Glass skin," porcelain skin, or simply put, healthy and radiant skin, is always desirable and something we all strive for. It's easiest to achieve during spring and summer when the weather is just right, and achieving that radiant glow doesn't require much effort. Winter brings us snow and cold winds that dry out our skin, so we often struggle to maintain hydration in our skin. However, achieving the effect of radiant skin is very much possible during winter by following certain tips. Keep reading to discover what you need for glowing and radiant skin.

Start with proper cleansing

Whatever you aim to achieve with your skin, the first step is always the same and also the most important - you need to start with a clean face! Whether you continue applying other skincare products, makeup, or getting ready for bed, you must first cleanse your face from any remaining makeup along with dirt and oils that have accumulated in your pores during the day or night. Since we want to achieve that "glass skin" effect, it's important to choose a cleanser that hydrates your skin rather than drying it out. This is important to ensure your skin retains enough moisture and withstands any makeup you apply, along with all the challenges of the external environment.

If you're in search of the perfect cleanser, we recommend Nikel Cleansing Milk with Immortelle. With its formula free of mineral oils and alcohols, it gently cleanses your skin from makeup and other impurities while simultaneously nourishing your skin. This cleansing milk is specially made with a rinse-free formula, thus preventing skin irritation that may be caused by hard water.

Continue facial care with a hydrating toner

The next step is a facial toner. It replenishes moisture in our skin and prepares it for the next products in your facial care routine to make all the other products work better. The best facial toner to achieve that 'glass skin' effect you desire is one enriched with antioxidants and amino acids. These ingredients maintain optimal hydration in our skin and help smooth and maintain hydrated and resilient skin. Such a toner is Nikel Energizing Tonic with Green Apple Stem Cells. The antioxidants in this toner come from green apple and prevent your skin from drying out. This toner is suitable for all skin types and ages - for all those who want radiant and hydrated skin.

Do a facial scrub 1 or 2 times a week

Although you do a facial scrub 1 to 2 times a week, it still remains one of the key steps in achieving radiant skin. It's essential because it helps remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter skin. An additional tip is to choose a gentle scrub that includes a combination of organic plant ingredients that will remove dead cells and promote skin renewal. As can be concluded, the best facial scrub is a natural facial scrub that does not contain any harmful or aggressive ingredients that could harm the skin. Such is Nikel Mild Exfoliant with Olive Tree, which contains micro-particles of olive pits to remove dead cells,and almond to renew your skin.

Apply a rich face serum and massage it in

When talking about radiant skin, we must mention hyaluronic acid - the key ingredient for hydrated and glowing skin. The reason why hyaluronic acid is so good lies in its ability to act like a sponge that attracts water to the outer layer of the skin (that's why it's important to apply toner before hyaluronic acid serum), thereby keeping the skin supple and preventing dryness. So, the moral of the story is that hyaluronic acid improves hydration, radiance, and provides a plumping effect. Nikel Hyaluron Serum, besides hyaluronic acid, also contains vitamins and plant ceramides that provide antioxidant protection against photo damage and offer intense hydration and wrinkle smoothing.

Apply a daily moisturizer before makeup to nourish and prep your face

As for the daily moisturizer, experts are very clear and say that you should aim for extremely hydrated skin that doesn't look greasy. Therefore, they recommend moisturizers that absorb quickly and don't leave the skin oily but rather supple and soft. With that in mind, choose a cream with hyaluronic acid that will retain moisture for lasting intensive hydration. Just like Nikel Hyaluron Cream, suitable for all skin types and ages, it will intensely hydrate your skin without leaving a greasy shine.

Use a hydrating mask 1 or 2 times a week

To further nurture your skin, apply a face mask once or twice a week to refresh and hydrate your skin after a hard day exposed to external elements. This thorough care will not only further hydrate your skin but will also soothe redness that naturally occurs during your daily life due to exposure to external elements. An additional tip is to use a mask rich in essential fatty acids to promote skin elasticity and prevent moisture loss. So, try Nikel Hyaluron Energizing Mask, which contains fatty acids such as ceramides, lecithin, and almond oil to nourish your skin and leave it velvety soft.

Nikel recommendation

The last piece of advice we have for you is to be consistent in your skincare routine. Our skin is particularly sensitive during this period, so be consistent and gentle with it and yourself, and you will surely see results. Also, pay attention to the order of applying products in your routine. First, cleanse your face with a cleanser, then apply a scrub and mask 1 to 2 times a week on clean skin. After that, apply toner to your face to restore moisture to the skin and prepare it for serum and then cream.