The Korean skin care routine was not created by a single person or company. It began more gradually and was inspired by the skin care routine that many Koreans adhere to.
Korean beauty regimens typically involve several phases. Overall, though, they aim to achieve long-lasting benefits while gently enhancing the skin.
Customizing a skin care regimen to your skin's requirements is more important than adhering to a set of instructions. Although a 7-step regimen is a popular starting point for beginners, you can scale it up or down to suit your preferences.
1. Oil-based cleanser
The best cleanser to remove SPF, makeup, and your body's natural sebum is one that is oil-based. This does not take away from the healthy, natural oils on your skin.
2. Exfoliant
Exfoliating products include products like pads, scrapes, and peels. These products aid in removing accumulations of dead skin cells. Start out slowly, and only do it once or twice a week at most.
3. Toner
When you reach this stage, your skin may need to have its pH adjusted back to an acidic level since it may be out of balance. Toners aid in reestablishing equilibrium and hydrating the skin.
4. Serum (Treatment)
Anything intended to help with a particular issue is considered a treatment in Korean skin care, where it's often called a serum. They are made with extremely concentrated substances that are intended to target particular problems, including acne or wrinkles.
5. SPF
People are becoming more and more aware of the risks of sun damage these days. More goods with integrated SPF, like moisturizers and foundations, are available for purchase.
6. Sheet mask
Paper sheets drenched in serum are used as sheet masks, which you apply to your face for roughly 20–25 minutes. Sheet masks are not something that should be used or need to be done every day, much like exfoliants.
7. Eye cream
Eye gels, creams, or oils are designed to aid with fine wrinkles, puffiness, darkening, and redness around the eyes on the thin, delicate skin surrounding them.
Last Updated Mar 15, 2024, 6:09 PM IST