Starting with Korean skincare can be overwhelming. For now, let’s go back to the basics and the best practices that you can do to get the most out of your products.
1. Cleanse Thoroughly
Cleansing doesn’t simply mean rubbing your face with your favorite facial wash and calling it a day. For K Beauty, it means double cleansing. An oil-based cleanser is needed to take away oil-based dirt like excess sebum, makeup and SPF that a water-based cleanser is not capable of removing. A water-based cleanser on the other hand will draw out sweat and dirt.
2. Know the Differences
The more you start looking into K-beauty, the more terms you will come across. It will be overwhelming but it will be easy if you will learn one word at a time!
3. Tapping Instead of Rubbing
Tapping the products onto your skin will let the product seep into your skin. Being gentle is the key.
4. Too Much Too Soon
While it can be exciting for you to jump right into the 10-step Korean beauty routine by completely switching all your products, it’s not the best idea for your skin. You may try replacing products in your current regimen with then adding in other steps. This will slowly build skin care that will gradually take effect on your skin.
5. Applying Products in the Right Order
A good rule of thumb is to apply products from lightest to heaviest. This is to ensure absorption on the skin.
6. Be Consistent
It is important that we give the products enough time to do their job. Trust the process!
7. Know the Right Mix
One common mistake is mixing acids, for example, you don’t wanna mix Vitamin C with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs). They are all active and can cause irritation.
8. Store Properly
It is best to store your products in cool areas where they will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Some actives may reduce its potency when exposed directly to sunlight. Examples are retinol and Vitamin C.
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