How to Have Glass Skin (Science-Based)
Summary
TLDRThis video script shares a personal journey of battling acne and offers a comprehensive skincare guide for achieving 'glass skin'. It emphasizes the importance of a simple yet effective routine, including proper face washing, moisturizing, sunscreen application, and exfoliation. Advanced tips include using eye serums, addressing sun damage with specialized serums, and incorporating retinol for anti-aging. The script provides practical advice for maintaining clear and healthy skin, with a strong caution against touching the face unnecessarily.
Takeaways
- 😀 Acne is common among teenagers, affecting 82% of them, but it can persist into adulthood.
- 😌 Achieving 'glass skin' — clear, healthy skin with no visible pores and acne — is possible with consistent skincare.
- 👐 Avoid touching your face unnecessarily, as it transfers dirt and bacteria that can cause breakouts.
- 🧼 Use a proper face wash designed for the delicate skin on your face, not soap or body wash.
- 💧 Moisturize after cleansing to replenish natural oils and protect your skin from environmental pollutants.
- ☀️ Sunscreen is crucial for protecting your skin from UV damage, which can cause wrinkles, sunspots, and premature aging.
- 🌞 Even on cloudy days, UV rays can penetrate and damage your skin, so always wear sunscreen.
- 🍋 Exfoliate twice a week to remove dead skin cells, improve skin texture, and reduce acne breakouts.
- 💊 Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful medication for severe acne but has significant potential side effects.
- 👁️ Use a cooling eye serum to address issues around the delicate eye area, such as dark circles and fine lines.
- 🌞 Retinol can combat aging by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and improving skin texture, but requires gradual introduction and sunscreen use.
Q & A
What was the speaker's experience with acne during their middle and high school years?
-The speaker had a lot of pimples and breakouts during middle school and part of high school, which made them feel insecure about their skin and negatively impacted their confidence and social life at school.
Why did the speaker feel uncomfortable going to school?
-The speaker felt uncomfortable going to school because they came from a low-income family, had no nice clothes, and their skin problems made them want to stay home and hide.
What is 'glass skin' and what does it represent in skincare?
-Glass skin refers to flawless, clear, and healthy skin with no visible pores and free from acne. It represents the ideal skin condition that people strive to achieve through proper skincare routines.
Why is it important to avoid touching your face unnecessarily?
-Avoiding unnecessary face touching is crucial because hands come into contact with many surfaces and substances throughout the day, which can transfer bacteria and dirt to the face, potentially causing breakouts.
What is the significance of using a face wash instead of other types of soap for the face?
-A face wash is specifically formulated for the delicate skin on the face, containing ingredients that target issues like irritation, sun damage, and acne, unlike bar soap, body wash, or hand soap which can be too harsh or not suitable for facial skin.
Why is moisturizing an essential step after cleansing the face?
-Moisturizing is essential after cleansing because it replenishes the natural oils that are stripped away during the cleansing process, hydrates the skin, and creates a protective barrier against environmental pollutants.
What is the role of sunscreen in a skincare routine and why is it crucial?
-Sunscreen is crucial in a skincare routine because it protects the skin from harmful UV rays that cause wrinkles, sun damage, and sunspots. It's important to use sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days, as UV rays can penetrate clouds.
What is the purpose of exfoliating the skin and how often should it be done?
-Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, revealing brighter and smoother layers beneath, and can lead to a significant improvement in skin texture and tone, as well as a reduction in acne breakouts by preventing pore clogging. It should be done twice a week.
What are some potential side effects of using Accutane (isotretinoin) for treating severe acne?
-Accutane can cause several side effects including extremely dry skin and lips, muscle aches, headaches, and depression. It's a powerful medication, but its use should be carefully considered and discussed with a doctor.
Why is it important to use a cooling eye serum in a skincare routine?
-A cooling eye serum is important because it targets the delicate skin around the eyes, which is often the first area to show signs of aging. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and caffeine can help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles under the eyes.
What mistake did the speaker make at the car show that resulted in sun damage on their skin?
-The speaker applied a vitamin C oil, which is good for dry skin, without using sunscreen. Being outside all day without sunscreen, even on a cloudy day, resulted in sun damage and the appearance of sunspots on their nose.
What is the role of retinol in an advanced skincare routine and what are its benefits?
-Retinol is a powerful ingredient that combats aging by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and improving skin texture and tone. It is particularly recommended for individuals in their mid-20s and older and should be used with caution, including wearing sunscreen due to its photosensitivity.
Outlines
😔 Struggles with Acne and Insecurity
The speaker shares his personal experience with acne during middle and high school, which affected his confidence and social life. He mentions the commonality of acne among teenagers, citing a statistic that 82% of teenagers aged 14 to 16 have acne. He emphasizes the importance of taking action to improve skin health and introduces the concept of 'glass skin' - a term for flawless, clear, and healthy skin. The speaker also advises against touching the face unnecessarily, as it can lead to breakouts by transferring dirt and bacteria. He suggests a simple skincare routine involving proper face washing, moisturizing, and sunscreen application, highlighting the need for consistency and discipline.
🌞 Importance of Sunscreen and Advanced Skincare Tips
The speaker discusses the crucial role of sunscreen in protecting the skin from harmful UV rays, which can cause wrinkles, sun damage, and sunspots. He shares a compelling example of a man with severe sun damage on one side of his face due to his job as a truck driver. The speaker then delves into advanced skincare, mentioning the use of Accutane (isotretinoin) for severe acne, but warns of its potential side effects. He also highlights the importance of eye care, recommending a cooling eye serum with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and caffeine. The speaker shares his experience with sun damage after forgetting to apply sunscreen and recommends specific products for dark spot and age defense serums. He concludes with a recommendation for retinol use, especially for those in their mid-20s and older, to combat aging and improve skin texture.
🧴 The Role of Retinol in Skincare
In this paragraph, the speaker focuses on the benefits of retinol, a powerful ingredient that combats aging by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and improving skin texture and tone. He cites a study from the American Academy of Dermatology that shows significant reduction in wrinkles after 12 weeks of retinol use. The speaker advises starting with a low frequency of retinol application, twice a week, and then increasing usage as the skin adjusts. He also stresses the importance of wearing sunscreen when using retinol, as it makes the skin more vulnerable to UV damage.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Acne
💡Skincare
💡Moisturizer
💡Sunscreen
💡Exfoliation
💡Accutane
💡Eye Serum
💡Retinol
💡Dark Spot Serum
💡Blemish and Age Defense Serum
💡Hyaluronic Acid
Highlights
Many young men experience acne and breakouts during their teenage years, affecting their self-confidence and social interactions.
Acne can be a persistent issue even after teenage years, requiring proactive skincare measures.
Achieving 'glass skin' is possible with consistent skincare routines, which can yield results faster than building physical fitness.
Avoid touching your face unnecessarily to prevent transferring dirt and bacteria that can cause breakouts.
Use a proper face wash designed for facial skin, not body wash or hand soap, to cleanse your face gently and effectively.
Moisturizing after cleansing is essential to replenish natural oils and maintain skin hydration.
Sunscreen is crucial for protecting skin from UV damage, even on cloudy days, as UV rays can penetrate clouds.
Exfoliating twice a week can significantly improve skin texture and reduce acne breakouts by removing dead skin cells.
Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful medication for severe acne but has potential side effects that require careful consideration.
Cooling eye serums with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and caffeine can help reduce dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.
Using vitamin C oil without sunscreen can lead to sun damage, as demonstrated by the experience at a car show.
Dermalogica's dark spot serum can help fade sunspots and even out skin tone, as recommended by a dermatologist.
SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense Serum can help reverse sun damage and premature aging, as suggested by a dermatologist.
Retinol is a powerful anti-aging ingredient that can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and improve skin texture, especially for those in their mid-20s and older.
Starting a skincare routine with basic steps like cleansing, moisturizing, and sunscreen application is crucial for beginners.
Discipline and consistency in skincare routines are key to achieving and maintaining healthy skin.
Transcripts
most young men go through a period of
their lives with tons of pimples and
breakouts and I was no different all
through middle school and some of high
school I was insecure about my skin and
felt like that's all people were looking
at and that took a huge hit on my
confidence at school to make friends and
to feel good about myself it got to a
point where I didn't like going to
school because well for one my family
had no money we had just moved to the us
so we didn't have the nicest clothes
then when my skin started to act up I
just wanted to stay home and hide until
it went away now obviously I couldn't do
that I had to go to school but but
thankfully I found the solution and
although for some of you your skin will
improve as you get older for a lot of
you that won't happen until you actually
do something about it and look it's one
thing to have pimples as a teenager
because as you look around you notice
that a lot of your classmates are having
the same issues as a matter of fact the
American Academy of Dermatology says
that 82% of teenagers from ages 14 to 16
have acne but it's another very
different situation when you're past
those years and you're still getting
those frustrating pimples but the good
thing is that it doesn't have to be that
way skin skin care doesn't have to be
complicated today I want to show you how
you can achieve glass skin which is
Flawless clear and healthy skin with no
visible pores and acne free it's
essentially what we all want and it's
what you'll achieve if you follow the
steps in this video and the best part
look it takes a long time to build your
physique you have to work out you have
to eat healthy for months or even years
with skincare you can actually achieve
great results a lot quicker in a matter
of weeks as long as you're consistent
the results will follow but you have to
be disciplined you're going to have to
build some new habits and let go of
others something that I recommend you
stop doing immediately and maybe you're
doing this right now as you're watching
this video is touching your face that's
a bad habit unless you're going through
your skincare routine there's no need to
touch your face as a matter of fact from
now on I want you to always notice when
you touch your face and every time you
do that I want you to attach a negative
reinforcement to that habit could be
just an easy soft slap on your own hand
or just think to yourself I failed the
game this is just a simple way to
recognize that you shouldn't be doing
that why shouldn't you touch your face
well think of all the things your hands
touch throughout the day greasy food
handrails steering wheels and who knows
what else that means that you're
transferring all of those particles
straight to your face which obviously is
going to cause breakouts so the only
time that you're touching your face is
when you're going through your skincare
routine which should be very simple and
I'll tell you why it needs to be simple
because the opposite of simple is
complicated it's stressful it's timec
consuming so by keeping it simple you're
making your life easier and you'll still
get those great results I'm going to
keep it real with you guys I have a ton
of skincare products I'm 5 I have the
financial means to buy the best skincare
products on the market and I like having
a more advanced skincare routine which
we'll get into detail here later in this
video but you definitely don't have to
especially when you're just starting out
if I was starting my journey to Glass
skin today this is all that I would do
wash my face with a proper face wash not
a bar of soap not with body wash not
with hand soap with face wash why
because the skin on your face is more
delicate than the skin on your hands or
your arms and these products are made
for that specific type of skin they're
also made with ingredients that Target
that area for example aloe for
irritation and sun damage hoba oil to
hydrate and reduce acne breakouts and
cucumber to reduce dark spots I wash my
face twice a day once in the morning
after I work out and once at night
before I go to bed keep it simple and if
you're serious about your skin I highly
recommend you listen to this don't be
aggressive when you're washing your face
all of that pulling and rubbing is bad
for your skin in the long term so you
need to remember that the skin on your
face is fragile especially around your
eyes which I'll talk about later but
here's the problem with cleansing your
face and I'm sure you felt this before
after you wash your face your skin feels
kind of dry it almost feels a little
stiff that's because you're cleansing
your face from those dirt particles and
all that Gunk and pollution but it also
strips away some of those natural oils
leaving your skin feeling dry and look
dry skin sucks it looks bad it burns we
don't want that so to combat that you're
going to need to add a layer of
moisturizer when you're done washing
your face that's going to replenish that
Natural Glow it hydrates your skin and
it creates a protective barrier from
those dirt particles that we don't want
and this is a non-negotiable you need a
moisturizer if you're going to have
great skin sunscreen is the most
important step of this entire process as
much as we need the sun to survive it's
also our Skin's worst enemy exposure to
those UV rays will cause wrinkles sun
damage and sunspots and if you think you
can skip the sunscreen because it's not
sunny outside think again about 80% of
UV rays can penetrate clouds and reach
your skin so you should use sunscreen
with at least SPF 30 daily and reapply
it every 2 to 3 hours if you're sweating
or swimming and if you think this isn't
serious I'm about to change your mind
this photo from the New England Journal
of Medicine shows a 69-year-old man
whose left side of his face has severe
sun damage can you guess how this
happened this man his name is Bill
mceligot you can research this he
actually was a truck driver for 28 years
and he was exposed to UV race from the
truck window on the driver side every
single day the left side of his face is
more wrinkled it's saggy and essentially
I mean it looks looks 10 years older
than his right side I know this is an
extreme example but this is what the sun
does to your face you might not see it
right away but it's happening slowly
every time you forget to wear sunscreen
the last step is to remove dead skin
cells by exfoliating twice a week
studies like this one published in the
dermatologic surgery Journal found that
exfoliating twice a week can
significantly improve skin texture and
tone by up to 75% that's because it
removes dead skin cells revealing the
brighter smoother layers beneath and it
can lead to a 50 % reduction in acne
breakouts by preventing pores from
clogging if you're a teenager or in your
early 20s this makes a huge difference
and exfoliants will feel a little
different from regular face wash because
they have a gritty feel to them almost
like Sandy good ones will have
ingredients like pmus powder which is a
type of volcanic rock used to remove
dead skin cells and look I know that
this immediately makes your skin feel
amazing but remember to exfoliate only
twice a week because you need to give
your skin cells some time before you
peel back another layer okay now we're
getting to the good stuff welome welcome
to the advanced skincare routine part of
this video the basics are great you need
them make sure to be consistent but this
is the part that I'm excited about
because I geek out on this stuff and
I've tried so many different products
over the years so I know it works and I
know it's BS and let's start with a very
powerful medication used to treat severe
acne Accutane you may have heard of it
the generic name is actually
isotretinoin and if there was ever a
magic medication to treat severe acne
this is it basically it reduces the
overproduction of oily substance called
sebum which causes acne it exfoliates
the skin and it reduces inflammation it
can take your skin from this to this so
I I get why people are drawn to this but
the problem with Accutane and I know you
don't want to hear this is that it has a
ton of possible side effects including
extremely dry skin and lips muscle aches
headaches depression and more so yes it
works but if you're considering this you
should absolutely dive deep into
research and talk to a doctor before
ever considering this medication but
just know that it exists and it does
work the other more advanced product in
this one I use daily is a cooling eye
serum and for some reason a lot of guys
neglect this one in their skincare
routines I used to be one of those guys
but the more I thought about it the more
I realized that the skin around your
eyes is so important that's literally
where people look at when they're
talking to you it's called eye contact
you want something with hyaluronic acid
and peptides that plump the skin and
smooth out those fine lines and wrinkles
and caffeine to brighten those dark
circles which about 50 to 60% of the
population suffers from those bags under
your eyes and those dark circles they
make you look tired they make you look
older so this is a no-brainer for me to
add to my skincare routine I've been
using this one for about 4 months now
it's our new aprika cooling eye serum
and what I love about it besides the
ingredients is the cooling metal tip
that immediately depuffs the bags under
your eyes you know how some people use
the cold spoon hack to depuff your eyes
well spoons are for eating soup this is
actually made for the skin under your
eyes just use the cooling metal tip to
gently apply the serum under both of
your eyes daily and that's it I'm going
to link this product and the others that
I've mentioned in this video in the
description below okay so last year I
went to a car show in Pebble Beach it
was incredible I saw the most beautiful
cars that I've ever seen it was really
gloomy outside and remember when I told
you that 80% of UV rays get through
clouds and they reach your skin well I
was stupid all right not only did I
forget to apply sunscreen I also applied
a vitamin C oil that I really like and I
recommend if you have really dry skin I
used this one here but using this oil
that day without sunscreen was a huge
mistake I was outside all day and and
yeah it was cloudy but I could feel my
skin burning I was basically cooking my
face with oil and I got these nasty
sunspots right on my nose and it was bad
I had to go see a dermatologist because
they were really nasty she recommended
two products one is a dark spot serum to
fade the appearance of those dark spots
I got it from Dermalogica but just so
you know it's pricey it's $99 but it
worked I saw a huge difference within a
month of using this daily the sun damage
had faded and it evened out my skin tone
especially around my nose where I had
most of that damage and the second
product she recommended was this blemish
and age defense serum from skin cutical
for age defense because the Sun that day
caused some real damage again this is
another very expensive product $106 do
you need these well not unless you went
through something similar or if you have
sun damage that aged your skin I've been
using these products for about a year
now and I can say that they definitely
work if you're looking to reverse sun
damage and premature aging they work do
you need them that's completely up to
you but one product that I would highly
recommend everyone to start using at
night is a retinol especially if you're
in your mid 20s and older this is a
powerful ingredient that combats aging
reduces Fine Lines wrinkles improves
skin texture and tone there are a ton of
studies like this one from the American
Academy of Dermatology that show a
significant reduction in wrinkles after
only 12 weeks of retinol use it will
help you with those Fine Lines around
your mouth Crow feet Brown lines all of
which make you look older the one thing
about retino is that you have to start
slow twice a week then you can increase
the usage and if you're using it you
have to wear sunscreen because it leaves
your skin even more fragile to those UV
rays destroying your shot at beautiful
glass skin
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