For most, a major component— and signal— of healthy skin is a natural glow.

But there are a multitude of factors that can impact the look of your skin. Lack of sleep, stress, age, and even what you eat can rob your complexion of its radiance. The good news is that you can transform skin that looks dull and tired to luminous and glowing with a range of options here at The Gate.

Skin tone, luminosity, firmness, and discolouration (for example dark circles and sun damage) can all have an effect on the natural appearance of radiant skin. The best way to enhance it is to address common concerns using a comprehensive approach to skincare both in salon and at home.

Radiant skin means different things to people. Many people use the term to refer to skin that looks healthy and “awake” rather than dry, dull, or unevenly textured. For some, healthy skin results in a natural sheen, or “glow.”

Healthy skin is something that most people can work towards. Typically, healthy skin will appear:

smooth, with few breaks or blemishes
adequately hydrated, being neither too dry nor too oily
fairly even in color, rather than red or inflamed

It is important to remember that healthy skin does not mean perfect skin. Despite what social media may portray, “perfect” skin does not exist. Skin can be healthy and glowing, while also having normal characteristics, such as: