Discover the ideal routine and the best tips if you want to have natural porcelain skin
For most, it comes as no surprise that when it comes to beauty and skincare the conversation almost always leans on some tip that has made its way from the East of the planet. With groundbreaking technology leveraging ancient traditions, we have to admit, when it comes to skincare, these women hold the keys.
Does snail drool sound familiar to you? Or that cleanser you
use every morning that you're obsessed with? Or the illuminating serum
responsible for giving your skin a natural glow? These are all Asian imports.
Here we explain her beauty rituals step by step and gather her best tips to age
well, or in her case, not age at all.
The double cleaning
Yes, Korean women wipe their faces twice in a row. They
start with a cleansing balm or facial oil and massage in for four minutes to
remove makeup and dirt. Oil cleansers are an essential step for all skin types
as they remove oil-based debris like makeup, sebum, and pollution. Then a
cleansing cream or milk is applied to remove the residue. This is the second
part of the double cleanse, which is necessary to thoroughly cleanse your skin
at the end of the day. Foamy cleaners remove water-based debris like sweat and
dirt. To finish the ritual, they are rinsed with very cold water to close the
pores. And by the way, they don't use soap!
Exfoliation
Experts recommend using an exfoliator twice a week to remove
dead skin cells that can make skin appear dull, block pores, and further
prevent absorption of key ingredients. Some also resort to incorporating soft
bristle brushes into their routine to stimulate circulation, keep skin toned
and free of dead cells. If you do, avoid the eye area, as it is delicate.
Another plus: when you brush your face, your creams and toners penetrate
better.
They tone the skin
The next step in the routine is the tonic, but never one
that has alcohol, thus keeping the natural PH of the skin balanced, while
softening, hydrating and preparing it to better absorb the essences and serums
to follow. Look for toners with chamomile, roses, or micellar water to cleanse
and clarify. The classic of the Japanese is the one that they prepare
themselves with rice, it is known as one of the secrets of the geisha, it is
easy to make and a wonder!
They hyperfocus skin problems
Korean women tend to turn to both essences and serums to
provide the best care for their skin. Essences generally contain an active
ingredient that optimizes the skin's natural cell renewal rate, is a hybrid
between a toner and a serum, and works perfectly to hydrate the complexion,
helping cell renewal for a youthful appearance.
On the other hand is the serum, which is a more concentrated version of
an essence, generally thicker in consistency. Each serum can target a specific
skin problem, be it wrinkles, blemishes, or dehydration, in the form of
concentrated formulas of active ingredients.
Face masks
Masks that come in the form of masks are a favorite of
Korean beauty - it's a sheet saturated with skin ingredients! It is also perfect for all skin types, as
they offer a deeply hydrating and anti-aging treatment, they have active
ingredients and can be vitamin C, snail slime or green tea. Ideally, alternate
between each type to hydrate, brighten, cleanse and brighten the skin.
Eye cream
Get a light eye cream and apply it from the brow bone and
eyelid to the inner to the outer corner of the eye, because here, the skin is
thinner and there are no sebaceous glands to produce natural oils , so it is
important keep this area hydrated and protected throughout the day. This is
intended to hydrate and protect the skin around the eyes and thus prevent
wrinkles, blemishes and any signs of tiredness.
Moisturizing
Apply a light layer of soothing moisturizer to skin for
long-lasting hydration throughout the day.
Sunscreen
According to the Korean women, the application of sunscreen
should not be reserved for summer vacations, we must protect the skin from UV
rays on a daily basis to prevent the development of dark spots, wrinkles and
expression lines. We even have to protect ourselves from screens and artificial
light!
Follow this routine and you will get the porcelain skin you
have always dreamed of.
And fresh! While sticking to the usual 8-10 step routine is
ideal, for many it can be a bit intimidating. Therefore, we have summarized it
in 4 golden rules:
1. Hydration is the key to glowing skin from within.
2. Religiously exfoliate your skin to optimize results.
3. Skin care means sun care.
4. Take a holistic approach to skin care: eat and sleep
well.
Flawless, radiant and healthy skin is a sign of true beauty
in Korean culture. So it all comes down to achieving healthy skin from the
inside out. It is not about symptomatic elimination of acne or fine lines
through treatments or makeup. For this they recommend the following:
Pat: To apply your creams, start from the chin and work your
way up. Instead of rubbing, they clap to stimulate circulation and maximize
absorption.
They massage the skin: For them everything lies in how they
apply their creams. Facial massages stimulate the lymphatic system, eliminate
toxins and help circulation, making the skin firm, deflate and maintain its
features.
Frosted Towels: This is a very popular method in Japan for
firming the skin and tightening the pores after cleansing. Dip a towel in ice
cold water. Put it on clean face before your night cream. When you feel it
getting hot, soak it in cold water again, but don't leave it for more than five
minutes.
Rice water: An ancient recipe, considered the secret of the
geisha. It has astringent properties ideal to control oil, it is an excellent
cleanser (instead of toner). Hydrates, moisturizes and whitening the skin so that
it returns to its natural tone.
Eat well: The Japanese diet is wonderful, since they eat a
lot of fish, green tea, tofu, vegetables and fruits. For them, food is directly
related to their skin.
What we have learned is that although there is no one-size-fits-all routine, what is certain is that we must think more about prevention than concealment (think how much you are going to save on concealer!). So first get to know your skin, find out what it needs, and then you can slowly add products to your routine and see if the consistency and ingredients are beneficial for your skin.
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