Complete skincare routine with Korean skincare
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Korean Skincare has become a hype! Suddenly we all want that glowy glass skin! The hype that has blown over from South Korea is not a hype there, but routine. This beauty method, an age-old tradition actually, originated from the priority of a healthy, hydrated skin with preferably the most natural products possible instead of covering it with layers of make-up. Well...give me a skin like that too! But how and what do I need? I have listed the steps for you. And if you use the right products, that suit what your skin needs, you will soon be radiating with a glowy 'woke up like this' skin!
Complete skincare routine with Korean skincare
It takes some of your time, yes! But then you have something! So...LET'S GO!
Steps 1, 2 and 3 are all about cleaning.
Step 1: Oil-based cleanser
Start your routine with an oil cleanser to remove makeup and dirt from your face.
Oil-based cleansers are less irritating than regular cleansers . They gently break down oil-based makeup, sunscreen, and other dirt.
Step 2: Cleanse again! But this time with a water-based cleanser
After cleansing your skin with an oil cleanser, we do it again with a foaming/aqueous cleanser . This again removes accumulated sweat, impurities and other leftover dirt.
Step 3: Exfoliant
Exfoliating /gentle scrubbing helps remove dead skin cells and dirt that build up on your skin and clog pores. Doing this regularly will make your skin smoother, even out your skin tone and bring back your natural glow.
After cleansing, you prepare your skin for the personalized products that address your specific skin problems so that they can be optimally absorbed.
Step 4: Toner
A toner balances the pH of your skin after cleansing. Choose a toner that is suitable for your skin type and preferably without alcohol. This can make your skin feel dry and tight.
Step 5: The eyes
We'll tackle those separately, because the skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive. And we don't want to surround these eye-catchers with wrinkles, dark circles and crow's feet! That's why we want to prevent or reduce them with an eye cream .
Then we come to steps 6, 7 and 8 which are all about the problem-oriented approach. The use of concentrated products that focus on treating skin problems such as acne, dry, dull, pigmentation, wrinkles, etc.
Step 6: Essence
This is probably the most important one! The middle ground between a serum and a toner. An essence is more watery than a serum, but more concentrated than most toners. Super hydrating, calming, healing and accelerates cell renewal. Indispensable!
Step 7: Serum, the treatment
After the previous steps, your skin is now clean and ready to effectively absorb the targeted ingredients. A facial serum is a slightly concentrated and heavier version of an essence. It contains active ingredients to address specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, pigmentation and dark spots.
This step in the Korean routine is also designed to improve the overall health of your skin.
Step 8: Face Mask
Relax for a moment during this time-consuming routine ;-). There are different masks and as with every step, you look here again at what your skin needs and what type of mask your skin needs at that moment.
You have sheet masks , popular in Korean skin care. These are a kind of sheet with holes for your eyes and mouth in it and are soaked with ampoules and essences.
Sleep masks provide intense nourishment and hydration while you work on your night's rest. Win Win! In the morning, you rinse off the remains.
My favorite: the peel off masks. These are used to remove dead skin cells, clogged pores and dirt. Effective for oily skin.
And then you have the wash off masks . These calm, soften, firm or hydrate the skin.
Step 9: Moisturizer
A moisturizer is a hydrating product that seals in the products you have applied and their effects so that they can all be absorbed properly.
If you have oily skin, use a light moisturizing lotion. If you have dry skin, use a moisturizing creamy cream to prevent your skin from feeling irritated and to keep it supple.
Step 10: SPF
Last but not least...protection! SPF protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Because too much of this radiation causes premature aging of the skin and we want to prevent that of course! So you do this before you start your day :-).
Before you go to sleep, you can apply a spot treatment or sleeping pack for this step. Because your body repairs cells while you sleep, this is the ideal time to get the most out of the products from a spot treatment.
Aaaand that's a wrap!
Take this one with you! In the Korean skincare routine, hydrating products that ultimately restore the skin barrier are central. This ensures that your skin retains enough moisture and that as few disruptive substances as possible enter your skin. And that keeps our skin young and radiant for as long as possible!
Listen carefully to your skin's needs and personalize your routine with products that you need!
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