If you've ever watched an Korean drama you certainly couldn't help but notice the perfection of the skin of the characters in these shows which are being canceled by the networks. But how do they do it? Follow these easy steps and you will be able to have a porcelain skin similar to theirs.
What exactly do you think of exactly the Korean skincare routine that is so talked about right now? These are steps precisely that Asian women, particularly Koreans are using to care for their skin. Based on the different types they can range between 7 and 10 steps. None of these steps have to be taken both at night and in the morning.
Yes, because taking good care of your skin requires you to care for it both in the morning and at night. In the morning , you should prepare and protect the skin for the coming day, in the evening to take away all dirt and impurities that we have accumulated during the day.
Step 1 & 2: Double Cleaning
The first step I consider to be one of the most crucial is cleansing. When it comes to Korean cosmetics, we usually make use of double cleansing. What is double cleansing? And the habit of using two types of cleanser. One one is an oil-based cleanser which assists in removing make-up. It is essential at night, but can be skipped at the beginning of your day. The second is cleansing with foaming cleanser that helps to remove any leftovers. The skin is cleansed and ready for next steps. Personally, I would recommend Etude House's Real Art Cleansing Oil Moisture Advanced as the first step and Paula's Choice Clam Nurishing Cleanser for the second.
STEP 3: Toner
The next step is toner. Naturally, a non-alcoholic toner. Alcohol although it remains little on the skin because it quickly evaporates, is one of the most irritating substances to the skin, along with perfumes and fragrances. Toners are designed to cleanse the skin by eliminating impurities and bacteria and restores its pH following the initial step. It also assists in eliminating the residues of products that have escaped the cleansers. One product I personally think is very beneficial to do this is the Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner by Haru Haru Wonder.
STEP 4 4. Exfoliant
The next step is the exfoliant that depending on the exfoliant type and skin type , can be used daily or at least every other day. For instance, an exfoliant with a mild chemical can be used every day while a mechanical exfoliant is best used not more than three times per week. An exfoliant, as the name suggests, is utilized to gently exfoliate dead skin cells from the area where it's applied, in this case it is the face. Consider the 22% BHA Liquid Exfoliant available from Paula's Choice. I have found it exceptional.
But so is this Korean skincare routine really as effective? Let's examine how to proceed!
Step 5: Face Mask
The next step is the face mask. It is to be used at night, and could be a cloth mask, which is applied every day, or a clay mask for oily skin. In this scenario, every other day would be the ideal time to use it. If you're using clay masks, like the fun Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask, it should be used immediately after cleansing, and prior to applying toner and exfoliator. If it's made of fabric, it's great to use it afterward and could be used in place for serum that normally is applied after exfoliation. The mask is used in accordance with the type of your skin to provide moisture to dry skin, or to remove excess sebum in the case of oily skin. It can also be helpful when you suffer from irritated skin and prefer a product that contains mild ingredients.
STEP 6: Serum
The serum helps us include specific ingredients into the skin, but without over-weighing the skin. Cosmetics Generation 's an extremely versatile product that can be used by itself in cases of oily skin or combined with other products in case dry skin. Many women opt to use both the essence and serum, if you have dry skin both are fine. A good example of this productthat I have personally tested is IUnik's Tea Tree Relief.
STEP 7: Essence
Essence is a lighter serum that is almost watery, but it provides hydration as well as other ingredients that maybe the serum did not contain. In the summer it's ideal for people with oily skin, because the serum alone doesn't weigh the skin down, however, it contains ingredients that can help our skin. Try this Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence by Purito I would suggest it!
