Open Instagram, and you’ll be bombarded with influencers sharing tips and tricks to achieve glass skin. The glass skin trend has made poreless, ultra-smooth, highly reflective skin a popular beauty goal. Social media often presents this look as the definition of healthy skin . But real skin is different. Dr Sonia Gupta, medical director and founder at Keynu Aesthetics, breaks down what healthy skin looks like.
Healthy skin is skin that is functioning well. It should feel comfortable, maintain hydration, and have a strong protective barrier. It may still have visible pores or uneven tone. These do not automatically mean the skin is unhealthy. Problems can begin when people start using too many exfoliants, peels, or active ingredients in an attempt to copy an online trend. This can lead to dryness, irritation, and a damaged skin barrier. Dr Sonia highlighted that people often link glow with extra products, harsh treatments , and many salon visits. But your skin does not need nonstop pushing or constant fixing. In some cases, a calmer routine helps more than a bigger one.
