Have you ever noticed why Koreans have such clear, glowy beautiful skin? The secret of this mystery has been revealed!
Koreans follow a 10 step skincare regime that makes their skin look flawless and divine. To follow a 10-step skincare routine every day can be quite exhausting, but the results are worth the time and effort.
Let’s dive into the details of each step!
Before using any of these products, it is recommended to conduct a patch test on the hands. If you have sensitive skin, apply the product at the back of your hand and wait for a few hours. If there is no reaction, you can start using these products in your skincare routine.
The first step of this skincare regimen is the use of foaming/water-based cleansers to remove all makeup impurities and dirt. The makeup ingredients can be inflammatory and can cause skin breakouts and redness.
The two most widely used cleansers in the market are foaming and gel cleansers. The major difference between them is that foaming cleansers are lightweight and usually in the form of cream or gel when it comes out of the tube and then changes into a rich, foamy lather when combined with water. It is best for combination skin and is recommended to use in the morning on a daily basis. It provides gentle exfoliation while removing makeup and other impurities from the surface of your face leaving fresh, softer, smoother skin behind.
While on the other hand gel cleanser has a gel-like consistency and is designed for deep cleansing. These cleansers work best for oily and acne-prone skin as they offer antiseptic or exfoliating qualities.
They help in unclogging pores while wiping away all the excess oil and acne-causing bacteria from the surface of your face.
Axis-Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam in the morning or Axis-Y Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser in the evening can work like a magnet to scrub away makeup, oil, grime, sweat, and other impurities in just one step while providing a delicate and hydrating wash at your skin’s natural pH.
Apply a small amount of the product onto your face and gently rub it in circles. Cleansing in circular motions is very helpful to increase the blood flow, which allows the cells to carry out their functions properly. It also makes your skin glowy and healthy!
Continue cleansing for 2-3 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. It is suggested to mix a few drops of essential oil with a carrier oil to avoid any skin and allergic reactions.
Exfoliation is the process of gently removing dead skin cells from the skin, leaving radiant, smooth skin behind. This step is recommended to be done only twice or thrice a week. Exfoliation will make your skin look shinier and more firm. It also tends to improve the overall texture and tone of your skin.
Axis-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack is the best product when it comes to gentle exfoliation. It has a base of 61% Mugwort extract and vitamin E, which gives your face a spa cleansing at home. It clears out the impurities, calms the irritated and sensitive skin, and gently exfoliates dead skin to deliver a bright, glowing complexion.
Apply an even layer of the product onto your face, avoid the eye and mouth area and allow the mask to dry and harden for about 15-20 minutes, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Toner tends to restore your skin’s natural pH by removing any leftover dirt from your face. However, toners also tighten the skin pores by diminishing the oil in your skin. It is recommended to use toners with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties because they are more moisturizing and soothing as compared to the alcohol-based ones.
Get yourself a toner that suits your skin. If you have oily skin then Axis-Y Daily Purifying Treatment Toner will work best as it refreshes the skin, exfoliates dead skin cells, balances out sebum production, and removes acne causing bacteria.
But if your skin is dry or combination, then I would suggest you use Midha pure rice toner (Dry skin).
Take a few drops of your toner and lightly pat it into your skin. You can also use a cotton pad to do this step.
Essence is considered to be one of the most important steps of the Korean skincare regimen. It has double features of healing and soothing your skin at the same time as well as speeds up cell turnover.
Vitamin C essence is the best to use as it helps to synthesize and strengthen skin immunity and absorb various nutrients. It leads to whitening and wrinkle improvement and is effective against dullness, spots, fine lines and freckles.
Sprinkle a few drops of the product onto your fingers and pat it gently into your skin. It is recommended to use small bottles of vitamin C serum because they lose their antioxidant properties over time and cannot show any optimum result afterward. They are suggested to be stored in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf life.
Your skin is now ready to effectively absorb the most important ingredients for instant hydration. The serum, ampoule, or booster are all variations for the same idea of skin hydration. These products are only different in texture and viscosity. A face serum is a slightly less concentrated and lighter version of an ampoule. It contains all the essential active ingredients to improve overall skin health and treat specific skin issues like wrinkles, pigmentation, and dark spots.
Take a small amount of the product onto your fingers and pat it lightly into your skin.
PDRN is considered an injectable drug in medicine. It promotes skin cell proliferation, strengthens the skin protective barrier, increases the skin elasticity, provides moisturize, and delivers glowy, bright, and healthy skin.
This Korean product has conquered the beauty world. They are a quick fix for your sudden plans. Sheet masks are soaked and packed with beneficial vitamins and minerals to give an extra layer of hydration, leaving your skin moisturized and supple.
There are various types of sheet masks available in the market like cotton, hydrogel, and bio-cellulose and the list goes on. They have numerous benefits like:
10-20 minutes of sheet masking before the morning makeup routine gives you the ideal time to relax, watch TV or listen to music, and just chill!
Maskafe sheet masks are ideal for all skin types. They are eco-friendly, made by fermentation of 100% natural coconut water and easily settles on the skin and keeps it moisturized all day with its moisture-retaining effect.
Apply the mask to your face and gently pat it around your eyes and mouth. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
Eye creams are formulated to reverse the signs of aging and prevent wrinkles, dark circles. They tend to soothe and hydrate the skin under your eyes.
Apply a pea-sized drop of the product beneath your eyes and gently tap it.
The Koreans strongly believe that moisturizer is necessary to lock in the previously applied products and protect the skin from other factors. The serum is used to deliver all the essential active ingredients and fight specific skin conditions like skin pigmentation, damage caused due to free radicals, acne, aging, etc while the moisturizer is specified to lock in moisture, and seal in the serum more effectively. Locking in moisture, and active nutrients is the specialty of moisturizers.
If your skin is oily, use a light, lotion-based moisturizer. But If you have dry skin, use a thick cream-based moisturizer for extra hydration. And if you have combination skin then a U Zone and T Zone cream can be very effective.
Massage the product into your skin in a circular motion. Do it for 10-15 minutes until absorbed.
Sunscreen is one of the most vital cosmetic products among all as it shields and protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The ozone layer is depleting, and it has increased the risk of sun damage from harmful UV rays. Sunscreen helps in the blockage of these harmful rays, greatly reducing the chances of sunburn. It also prevents premature skin aging and maintains an even skin tone.
Always use a good sunscreen that suits your skin type before stepping out. It is recommended to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent UV rays from damaging your sensitive skin.
If you have oily skin, a physical sunblock or mineral sunscreen should be used to avoid clogging of pores.
Gently pat the product onto your face. Don’t forget to cover your neck and jawline as well.
So, this is how the 10-step Korean beauty skincare regimen is simplified and well explained!
Remember that following this 10-step Korean beauty skincare regimen is all about taking out time to chill, relax, and care for yourself and your skin. So, give some time and love to yourself because you deserve it.
These steps can be useful and fun, but they might not work for everyone. Every person’s skin is different and reacts differently to using various products, and time and budget constraints can also make it tough to implement for some. So, if you want to start this routine, make sure to include your basics first and then build it with time.
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