KOREA has been popular these days not only for K-pop and K-drama. The country, including its stars, has also become famous for its beauty products and regimen.
It is obvious that we, Filipinos, have been going gaga over the K-pop and K-drama stars. In fact, even if we do not understand Hangul, we still keep on watching their soap. We do not mind reading the subtitles (which are unavailable at times) as long as we finish the story.
Apart from these, what has left us in awe about Korea is its beauty industry. Well, the Koreans’ skin is a major proof of how effective their products and routine are.
Personally, I have been following some of the steps in Korean skin care routine. If you plan to achieve “glass skin,” you may follow these steps religiously:
1. Wash face with water.
To jumpstart the process, you must wash your face with clean water. Apart from removing certain impurities, water also helps in keeping the skin’s moisture.
2. Exfoliate!
Exfoliating creams and tools are available to remove dead skin cells. Doing this regularly will result in a more even complexion.
3. Follow with toner.
While water helps in hydrating the skin, it is not enough. Thus, it is important to apply toner as well. However, you have to be careful in choosing the right one for you. There are brands that may be too harsh and may ruin your skin. The toner helps in maintaining the pH balance of the skin.
4. Use essence.
If your skin is sensitive, essence is surely its bestfriend. It is water-based, thus, it is unlikely to develop allergies. This helps in making you keep your youthful glow. As a mixture of serum and toner, it hydrates the skin further to improve the complexion.
5. Apply ampoule.
This product contains the much-needed skin rejuvenating and restoration ingredients. It has collagen, too, to make skin supple, soft and elastic.
6. Never skip the serum.
This is already the pure form of the most beneficial ingredients in skin care products. It boasts of several vitamins that make the skin even smoother, sans dark spots and wrinkles. You can also try face masks that contain these vitamins and beauty agents.
7. Do not forget the eye cream.
The area around your eyes must be considered in your entire skin care routine. Therefore, the eye cream is important in making your entire face’s complexion gorgeous and even toned.
8. Moisturize the skin.
Moisturizers are effective in keeping your skin hydrated the whole day.
If you are going out, it is also advised that you apply sunscreen that block different spectrums of harmful rays. Remember, all your efforts would be useless of you do not protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun.
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