How To Get Petal-Soft Skin

Petal soft skin is exactly what it sounds like: skin so soft and velvety that it mimics the look and feel of a flower petal. But how do you actually get that slightly satiny, unbelievably soft aesthetic? With a top-notch skincare routine, of course.

Common causes of dull, dehydrated skin

Before we dive into the steps to achieve petal soft skin, it's important to understand what causes dullness and dehydration in the first place. Here are some common culprits:

• Age: As we age, our skin's natural oil production slows down, and collagen levels decrease. This combination results in thinner, less elastic skin that is prone to dryness and fine lines.
• Environment: Exposure to pollution, harsh weather, and UV rays can strip the skin of its natural oils, weakening the skin barrier and leading to a dull, dehydrated complexion.
• Harsh soaps or detergents: Many soaps and detergents contain sulfates, which strip the skin of its natural oils. Without these oils, the skin's barrier becomes compromised, leading to irritation and dryness.
• Improper cleansing: Using the wrong cleanser or over-washing can disrupt your skin’s barrier, making it more susceptible to moisture loss and environmental damage.
• Over-moisturizing: While it may seem paradoxical, too much moisturizer can actually lead to dry skin. It can clog pores and create a dependency where skin stops producing its own natural oils, throwing off your skin’s natural water and oil balance and leading to dryness.

5 Simple steps for ultra-nourished, soft skin

If you want to address dryness and achieve irresistibly smooth, petal-soft skin, you need a well-rounded, hydrating skincare routine. Here are five easy steps that can help you achieve velvety skin.

Step 1: Exfoliate

First things first, you’ll want to exfoliate your skin to prepare it for hydration. This will not only remove excess dead skin—leading to a smoother, brighter appearance—but will also help boost the effectiveness of your other products. Our bestselling Sugar Face Polish works to gently buff away dead skin cells while simultaneously nourishing skin thanks to a blend of brown sugar, wild strawberries (which aid in brightening), as well as plum seed and grapeseed oils. Simply apply a generous amount three to four times a week. Let it sit on the skin for five to ten minutes to work its magic before rinsing off with tepid water.

Step 2: Essences

After exfoliating, it’s time to flood your skin with hydration—starting with a facial essence, which deeply penetrates the skin and delivers specific benefits, such as smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. Our Kombucha Essence features double fermented kombucha—which is loaded with powerful antioxidants that aid in protecting the skin—as well as hyaluronic acid, artemisia flower, and an advanced metabiotic for their hydrating, skin tone-improving, and repairing properties. Pat a dime-sized amount onto the skin while it’s still slightly damp to instantly boost hydration and the efficacy of your full routine.

Step 3: Serum

Next up, it’s serum time. Our Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum nourishes and softens skin, leaving it plump and radiant thanks to squalane, rosehip oil, damask rose extract, and rosewater. Together, they deliver intense, soothing hydration, which strengthens the skin barrier, leading to healthier skin over time.

Step 4: Emulsion

An emulsion is an excellent product to add to your routine if you’re looking for supreme hydration and help with balancing your skin’s oil-to-water ratio. Our new Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion is a milky, skin-balancing elixir made with damask rose extract, hyaluronic acid, and yarrow extract. It feels featherlight on the skin and helps to seal in hydration so skin stays comfortable, soft, and smooth.

Step 5: Moisturizer and/or overnight face mask

Finally, lock everything in with a heavy-duty moisturizer or a lightweight overnight mask. Our Floral Recovery Calming Mask leaves skin soothed, clear, and supple, while our Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask softens and tightens skin while you snooze so that you wake up looking well-rested and radiant. Moisturizer-wise, the Rose Deep Hydration Moisturizer is an excellent fast-absorbing option for all skin types.

More ways to give your skin the care it deserves

Achieving petal soft skin will take more than just using the right products; it’s about adopting a holistic approach to your skincare. Here are a few additional tips that may help ensure your skin always looks and feels its best:

• Do your research: The best way to make sure that your skin is cared for, healthy, and radiant is to understand what it needs. Do some research into your skin type and the specific skincare ingredients that will work best with it to combat your concerns.
• Prioritize your beauty sleep: Sleep plays an incredibly important role in your overall well-being and skin health. Your body enters repair mode while you sleep, helping with cell repair, boosting collagen production, and keeping your skin looking fresh by improving blood flow. Quality rest also helps maintain skin’s hydration levels, reduce stress, and minimize puffiness and dark circles.
• Lead a healthy lifestyle: A healthy lifestyle will ultimately result in healthy skin. A balanced diet can give your skin the nutrients it needs to thrive, and regular exercise can help improve circulation and promote the removal of toxins in your skin through sweat, giving you a natural glow.
• Hydrate: Hydration is key to maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion. You need to drink enough water every day to ensure that your skin stays hydrated.
• Wash your face twice a day: Cleansing your skin in the morning and before bed helps to remove impurities, makeup, and excess oils that can clog pores and cause breakouts. Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser, like our Soy Face Cleanser, that doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils.
• Add a hydrating toner to your routine: Multi-benefit products like our Lotus Youth Preserve Toner can be a great addition to your hydrating skincare routine. It exfoliates with glycolic acid, helps fade dark spots with rainbow algae extract, tightens pores with succinic acid, and hydrates with Super Lotus extract. It's also infused with soothing peach leaf and cucumber fruit extracts, providing a perfect hydrating boost and preparing your skin for the next steps in your routine.
• Wear SPF every day: Wearing sunscreen every day is an important step to protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, even if it's cloudy outside. Sun protection helps prevent premature aging, keeps your skin healthy and hydrated, prevents sunburn, and reduces the risk of skin cancer. Look for a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 and reapply throughout the day.

Experience radiant skin every day with fresh

Of course, much of your daily skincare routine will depend on your skin type and particular skin concerns. Kick off your journey to petal soft skin with fresh. Explore our range of carefully formulated, targeted serums and take that first step towards healthy, rejuvenated skin.