The 10 Step Korean Skin Care Routine

The rigorous Korean skin care is one of the reasons Koreans have beautiful skin. As we all notice most or all of them have porcelain skin, no pores and breakouts. And it seems that they escape aging. Have you noticed that with your favorite Korean celebs and stars?

Their younger looking skin is no secret to us, it goes down to the process they do to keep their skin healthy all the time.

If you would like to jump into Korean skin care to achieve that young beautiful skin here is what you need to know. 

10 Steps in Korean Skin Care

Step 1: CLEANSE

This process involves removing your make-up. You can use an oil based cleanser or cream cleanser depending on your skin type. 

Step 2: DOUBLE CLEANSE

It means washing your face twice but using a foam wash or water based cleanser to ensure all make-up residue is removed from your skin. Washing alone would not ensure that your face is free from all the makeup and dirt that gets deep into your skin that is why we double cleanse. 

Step 3: EXFOLIATE

This should be done once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells from your face.

Step 4: TONE

Apply toner to bring the skin back to its normal PH level and to prepare it for the next step.

Step 5: ESSENCE 

Apply an essence or face lotion targeting specific problem areas like redness, acne, blotchiness, etc.

Step 6: Eye Cream

Apply eye cream using your pinky fingers so as not to stretch the sensitive skin around your eyes.

Step 7: SERUM

For more intensive treatment, apply a serum all over your face using an upward and outward motion.

Step 8: FACE MASK

It allows deep absorption of serum into the skin.

Step 9: MOISTURE

Use moisturizer to seal in all the products in your face.

Step 10:  SUNSCREEN

As part of your daytime routine, apply sunscreen before heading out for protection against UV.

Note:  Step 3 and 6 should be done once or twice a week.

Before using any products make sure that it is suitable for your skin type to ensure the maximum effect of the procedure. This may be tedious but it is all worth it to achieve that young healthy glowing skin.