Want Plump, Glowing Skin? Start With These 3 Tips

Some people call it “Jello skin," others “glazed doughnut skin,” and some just “youthful-looking skin,” but what do all of these skin aesthetics have in common? They all ladder up to a glowy, plump complexion. 

Face massage doesn’t take too long, but it comes with a long list of benefits. When you touch your skin with a massage tool or your fingers and massage it for a few minutes, you’ll stimulate circulation and trigger collagen production (which keeps your skin looking taut). 

Plus, you’ll help flush out lymphatic fluid that your body doesn’t need, revealing a more sculpted look. You can opt for a gua sha, jade roller, microcurrent tool, or your own two hands. 

The reason your skin may lack bounce as you age is a decline in collagen production. After you hit your mid 20s, your natural reserves start to diminish, resulting in an estimated 1% collagen loss each year1. 

The good news: High-quality collagen supplements may be able to help. In fact, research shows that ingesting hydrolyzed (read: easily digestible) collagen peptides can support your overall collagen production1 and result in firmer, fuller skin2. 

This isn't a skin care step, per se, but it is super simple: Opt for cream makeup products over powder formulas. Why? Well, plump and juicy skin needs to stay hydrated. While a dust of setting powder under your eyes or a light brush on the T-zone is A-OK, you’ll want to stick with mainly cream makeup products if you can.