The beauty industry is thriving all over the world and Korea is no different. However, the country does have different beauty trends than we normally know them to be.
One of the essential parts of any beauty routine is to take care of your skin. A healthy looking skin is considered to be one of the basics of beauty. In most parts of the world, people look for quick solutions for skincare. It is not a surprising given that we live in a fast-paced world. Everyone wants quick solutions however quick fixes do not work effectively in the long term.
Koreans, on the other hand, believe in multiple steps when it comes to skincare. Moreover, women in Korea are taught about this extensive routine from a very young age, we can safely say that skincare is a serious thing for them.
For many of us, washing our face in the morning with a skin-friendly face wash, applying a quality moisturizer afterward and exfoliating once a week calls for the total skincare.
For Korean women, the regular skincare routine involves around a total of 10 steps. The entire routine has been designed in an organized manner; each step contributing to the overall health of the skin, including anti-aging benefits. The routine starts with makeup and excess oil removing and ends on sun protection. In between, toners, serums, moisturizers, eye creams, essences and more are used.
Here are the 10 steps of the Korean skincare routine:
- Makeup remover & oil cleanser
- Water-based cleaser
- Exfoliation
- Toner
- Essence
- Serums/Boosters/Ampoules
- Sheet Mask
- Eye Cream
- Moisturiser
- Sun Protection
How does your regular skincare routine look like?
