Easy Korean Skin Care Techniques That Will Make Your Skin Glow
Korean skin care techniques fascinate me because they focus on the idea of skin preservation. The idea that skin care isn’t reactive, but proactive, and each skin care step serves a key purpose in the long-term.
Here are three easy Korean skin care techniques to include in your daily routine, if you want glowing skin.
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The heart of Korean skin care: hydration
Skincare products should be layered from the product with the thinnest formula to the one with the thickest. The order can look something like this: cleanser, toner, essence, serum, moisturizer (and sunscreen for the daytime). Here’s another pro tip: apply each skin care product while the face is still damp from the previous step because this allows for maximum hydration absorption.
Korean skin care is rooted in the idea that hydrating the skin at the cellular level leads to healthier skin.
Double cleansing is one of the pillars of skin care in Korea
Double cleansing is incredibly popular in Korea. The first step is to use a cleansing oil or balm to melt away any makeup and impurities on the skin and then use a face wash to ensure all the dirt is gone.
A double cleanse is not necessary in the morning (a single cleanse with a regular daily cleanser of your choice is enough), but it’s a must for a night-time skincare routine.
Don’t underestimate the power of exfoliation
Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin, dirt and debris from the skin’s surface and pores, so that the skin’s texture is even and tone is brighter. This is only required two or three times a week, depending on skin type and concern. You can use chemical exfoliating toner, toner pads or peeling pads.
If you have acne-prone skin, then use an exfoliating product with BHA (salicylic acid) in it.
If you have textured or uneven skin, then use an exfoliating product with glycolic acid or lactic acid.
The 7-skin method
In Korea, some toner and essence products are referred to as “skin”, hence the name. The 7-Skin method is essentially layering a hydrating toner or essence seven times. I think the Innisfree Jeju Lava Seawater Skin is great for this.
By allowing the skin to absorb in many thin layers, the 7-skin method lets the skin drink up the hydrating ingredients, which essentially leaves it more plump and radiant in the long-term. The easiest way to do this is to pat and press it into the skin using the tips of your fingers — don’t swipe back and forth.
You can also opt to do the 3-skin or 5-skin method. See how you feel and do what feels right for your skin. Remember to only use a hydrating toner or essence. Do not use exfoliating toners for this technique. If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, then use a gentle essence instead of toner.
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