There is yet another sought after term in the beauty industry when it comes to skin. Recently, the beauty world has been captivated by the concept of ‘Jello Skin’.. This trend was started by a beauty influencer who posted a viral TikTok featuring her cheeks being pinched with the comment that it had the perfect consistency of America’s favorite childhood treat. Now everyone wants jell-o skin.

What is Jell-O Skin?

With all the new phrases and terms we can hardly keep up. This year we have added slugging, glassy, and now jell-o skin to the ever growing vocabulary for perfect skin. So, what exactly is ‘jell-o’ skin? This term refers to a skin complexion with the same wobbly, resilient texture as Jell-O. 

How to Get Jell-O Skin

To achieve this skin type, a lifestyle change is necessary, beginning with a good skincare routine. While a skincare routine that supports collagen can assist in nourishing the skin externally, Ava Lee ( the beauty influencer that coined this phrase ) asserts that achieving “jello skin” requires more than surface-level efforts. According to the influencer, it is not simply about how the skin appears; rather, it involves adopting a comprehensive lifestyle approach. 

Eat to Glow

Eating collagen-rich foods like bone broth and taking supplements can also help. Ava Lee adds collagen to her diet by drinking tea with anti-inflammatory properties. She also boils her own jello elixir recipe with apples, dates, goji berries, black fungus mushrooms, and herbal brown sugar. Gua sha and TCM are also beneficial, as they can help remove blockages and increase collagen production. 

Invest in Your Skin

In addition to a proper skincare routine, in-spa treatments can also help rejuvenate the skin and achieve that plump, jelly-like look. Amy Peterson, a medical aesthetician, recommends the Hydrafacial. This facial technique uses a remarkable machine that hydrates and brightens the skin, giving it the desired jello skin effect. This process involves a gentle exfoliation, removal of debris from the pores through suction, and nourishment of the skin with intensive moisturizers. 

Don’t be Afraid of Lasers

Another treatment Peterson suggests is the Clear and Brilliant noninvasive laser treatment. This treatment works in harmony with your body to enhance collagen production, resulting in healthy and radiant skin. She goes on to suggest another treatment called Microneedling, where thousands of superficial micro-channels are created to stimulate your skin’s natural healing process. This leads to the production of new collagen and elastin, further improving the overall appearance of your skin.