Korean skincare routine: Decoding the secrets to a clear flawless complexion

K-beauty has made glass skin extremely famous and today, everyone is striving to achieve clear and naturally glowing skin. Glass skin refers to a clear and hydrated skin which looks transparent and glowy. There are different steps involved in the routine, from a 5-step routine to a 12-step routine.
Korean skincare

Korean beauty or K-beauty focuses on the skin’s natural ecosystem by cleansing, hydrating, nourishing, and protecting it.

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New Delhi: Korean skincare has been buzzing around for the longest time and rightfully so. This skincare routine is known can help you achieve clear and glowing skin, provided you are consistent and follow the routine religiously. Korean beauty or K-beauty focuses on the skin’s natural ecosystem by cleansing, hydrating, nourishing, and protecting it.
K-beauty has made glass skin extremely famous and today, everyone is striving to achieve clear and naturally glowing skin. Glass skin refers to a clear and hydrated skin which looks transparent and glowy. There are different steps involved in the routine, from a 5-step routine to a 12-step routine. The 10-step skincare routine is one of the most common ones. Here take a look at the 10-step Korean skincare routine.
  1. Use an oil-based cleanser: Oil-based cleanser helps to remove all the oil and makeup from your skin. It also helps to remove sunscreen from the skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
  2. Use a water-based cleanser: A water-based cleanser helps to remove the remaining dirt and oil.
  3. Use an exfoliant: Using an exfoliant helps to get rid of all the build-up of dead skin cells on the upper layer of the skin.
  4. Use a toner: A toner helps to tone the skin and balance the pH level of the skin.
  5. Use an essence: Essence helps to protect the skin and keep it moisturised and hydrated.
  6. Use a serum: Choose a serum that will work on your skin problems such as pigmentation, acne and other issues.
  7. Use a sheet mask: Sheet masks have serums soaked in them, however, you shouldn’t use them regularly.
  8. Use an eye cream: This helps to keep your under-eye nourished and moisturised because it is an area that is extremely sensitive.
  9. Use a moisturiser: Using a moisturiser helps to keep the skin moisturised and along with that, it also helps to lock in all the products that you used prior to the moisturiser.
  10. Use sunscreen: At the end, it is important that you protect the skin. Using a sunscreen helps to protect the skin from sun damage.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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