
10 Step Korean skincare routine
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New to K-Beauty and don't know where to start ?
10 steps might seem a little too much, but we are here to break it down for you.
with that said, please make sure you chose products that suit your skin concerns , as the 10 step routine will work wonders with the RIGHT products!
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Step 1: Oil Cleanse - removes first layer of dirt and makeup. Massage onto dry face for about 3/5 minutes to remove makeup and sebum ; rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Step 2: Water Cleanse - Select either a foaming clay or gel cleanser, make sure there is no residue left on the face after the oil-cleanse. take a decent pea size amount of the cleanser, add some water and lather it in your hands, massage onto face and neck ; rinse with lukewarm water.
Step 3: Exfoliate ( 2-3x a week) - Exfoliating gets rid of your dead skin cells, which makes it possible for your other skincare products to penetrate better into the skin. with massaging the exfoliant onto your face at least twice a week.
Step 4: Toner - Toners will also remove any excess product and will balance your skin's pH levels so your face stays hydrated.
Toner pads : You can use the cotton pad for a few minutes as a mask to absorb all the product, and after a few minutes gently wipe the face with the remaining product.
Liquid toners: use a small amount onto your face and gentle tap your fingers outwards.
Step 5: Essense - Aids cell turn over, hydrates and repairs the skin. Pat it into the skin gently with your fingers, same as toners.
Step 6: Treatments - Targets and treats specific skin needs. This will come in form of serums, boosters and ampules. pick the right one for your skin concern on the day of the use. Either if you need extra hydration or blemish concerns.
Step 7 : Sheet Masks - Maximizes nourishment and locks in all the products applied prior to the sheet mask. This can be done every so often , when the skin needs an extra boost. At least once a week is recommended or more if needed.
Step 8 : Eye Cream - Protects and hydrates delicate eye areas. gently tap a small amount of product onto your eye area. Never rub the product in.
Step 9: Moisturizers - Seals in moisture and smooths away fine lines.
Step 10 :
Am - Sunscreen - Prevents aging and skin cancer. Apply everyday as the last step in your AM routine.
PM - Hydrating pot mask - you can use a sleeping mask for the days you need extra hydration.