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KOREAN SKIN CARE STEPS - 10 STEPS TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Asian women have mastered the art of taking care of their skin to perfection. They use a whole range of cosmetics, they do it in the right order and with the right care. Their skin is virtually flawless, radiant, perfectly moisturized and smooth. They learn the ritual of care from an early age and then they learn its secrets. Taking care of beautiful skin is part of Asian culture – they believe in natural beauty. There is no shortage of sheet masks, essences or toners. However, each cosmetic must be used at the right stage! Why is it so important, what does such meticulousness in care give us and why did European women also adopt the ways of taking care of themselves from Asian women? You will find the answer to all these questions below. BEAUTY RITUAL IS NUMEROUS STAGES OF KOREAN CARE Such a ritual of taking care of your complexion has 10, or even 18 steps! Asian women attach great importance to it and perform it with the same care every day. Both morning and evening care are required. They believe that this is a step to success - incredibly smooth skin, slightly shiny, adequately moisturized and silky soft. It is important for them that their skin has an even colour and is free from discolourations. This is exactly what impresses European women – flawless skin! It is worth getting to know their skin care secrets, learning them and implementing them into your daily skin care routine. See, it is not as difficult as it may seem. And how much joy it gives our skin and us! In return, you will receive a moment of relaxation, peace and ultimately beautiful skin. After a long, stressful day, performing such a home spa will give a moment of relief and peace. WHERE TO START AND WHAT IS THE BASIS? The first and most important step - Cleansing - the basis of the entire ritual is a thorough, effective and skin-safe make-up removal ! This is what Asian women are totally crazy about. Without proper face cleansing, the remaining care steps will be pointless. After the whole day, our face must be cleansed of make-up, impurities, dirt, dust that sticks to our skin every day. Thorough skin cleansing prevents the formation of imperfections, which are unacceptable for Asian women in their appearance! After all, skin care is the basis, which they learn about in their youth. First, wash your face with an oil-based cosmetic ! According to the chemical principle we know from school - oils dissolve best in other oils. That's why they remove makeup so well. It is best to combine the application of such an oil with a massage, which will improve circulation and give it a healthy glow and color. It is extremely important to massage the skin along the facial muscles, not across them. After the oil, it is time to cleanse the face with a cosmetic based on water and plant extracts - foam or gel (in the morning, of course, we skip using the oil). This is the so-called two-stage cleansing - an Asian specialty. Its task is to remove the remnants of oil and impurities, as well as excess sebum. Remember one more thing that many of us forget. The foaming of such a cosmetic does not mean anything, it does not affect the effectiveness of washing the face and does not provide any additional advantages! Many people expect a huge amount of foam and bubbles, which do nothing to the effectiveness of the product. A non-foaming product is often much better than a product that produces a whole lot of bubbles. WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS, THIRD AND FOURTH The third step is to use an exfoliating cosmetic, which rubs away dead skin and allows you to get rid of dirt particles from clogged pores. As a result, the skin structure is in much better condition, the skin is brightened, its color is evened out, and cosmetics used on such cleansed skin are better absorbed. Facial peeling should be done once or twice a week. In particular, exfoliate the skin on the nose strongly! We don't want any surprises there! The fourth step, so often omitted and misunderstood by us, is skin toning . Facial toner is one of the most important stages of morning and evening care. Its pH is important. If it is too alkaline, it will dry out the skin and give a feeling of tightness, and the sebaceous glands will produce more and more sebum and our skin will become more and more oily because it will defend itself. Tonic helps restore the proper pH of the skin – acidic pH. After washing the skin, the pH always changes to alkaline, which is why tonic is so important. However, many companies offer us products that are too alkaline. Be careful with them! Additionally, tonic, by giving the skin the right pH, allows creams to be better absorbed. Avoid toners with alcohol, which tighten the face, block the skin's ability to regenerate itself and, worst of all, contribute to the formation of ugly pimples and spots on the face. Toners should be full of humectants, which soothe and moisturize the skin. What is the best way to use toner? Spray it on your face, then gently pat into the face and neck. It is not recommended to use a cotton pad, because it absorbs the nutrients needed by the skin. Therefore, it is best to spray the face directly. During the day, such a tonic will also serve you as a refreshing mist. FACE ESSENCE - THIS IS ALREADY HALF OF THE CARE RITUAL Essence is the heart of the Asian skincare ritual! This is one of the most important stages! Essences have an even thinner and more watery consistency than serums or ampoules. They contain a whole range of active ingredients that perfectly moisturize our skin, balancing its moisture level. It also supports the cellular processes taking place in the skin, which allows it to be visibly regenerated. Remember that you can also use the essence in the morning – not only during your evening care. Instead of essence or after it (that's how Asians do it) use a good serum . Choose one that suits your skin problems. STAGES OF KOREAN SKIN CARE - WHAT'S NEXT The essence applied, gently patted in, has reached the deeper layers of the skin. And now what? Now we apply a product slightly thicker than the essence, namely a serum or ampoule. It has a higher concentration of active ingredients. It is like a treatment for your skin. You just need to match it appropriately, choose the one that will be dedicated to your skin problems. They most often appear in glass bottles with an applicator - a dropper, which allows you to apply the right amount of the cosmetic. TIME FOR STEP 7 AND 8 - SHEET MASK AND EYE CREAM Sheet masks are definitely a beauty hit in Asia. There, sheet masks are very different, they have different shapes, colors, and purposes. You can find a lot of these masks even in packages of 10/20 pieces, which shows that they really use such products often. They apply them twice a week. CARE STAGES - LAST TWO STEPS Time for a moisturizing cosmetic . This is one of the thickest products we apply to the face, which is why we do it at the end. It prevents water from escaping from the skin, and therefore drying it out. It is worth replacing the cream with an overnight mask once or twice a week, which will moisturize it even more intensively. At night, the most skin cell divisions also occur and the skin regenerates the most. You can also choose a mask , which, for example, will additionally help you fight discoloration, even out the color, reduce sebum secretion or firm the skin. The last step, which is still a step in morning care, is to use a sunscreen that will protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Remember that many plant ingredients and plant extracts have a natural sunscreen. Apply this type of cosmetic every day, regardless of the season or weather. Such products not only prevent premature skin aging but also cancer. HOW ASIAN WOMEN TAKE CARE OF THEIR EYE AREA Remember that the skin around the eye is the thinnest and most delicate, which is why it requires separate care. Gently pat the cream into the skin. Patting allows for better absorption and prevents skin stretching, which in turn prevents wrinkles. Using eye cream allows you to maintain a fresh, rested, radiant look for longer without shadows, puffiness or crow's feet. We must use an eye serum under the cream. This is how all the stages of Korean skincare have ended. In Asia, such a ritual is something natural – just like brushing your teeth every day. Asian women are used to it, it is part of their culture, their world and their way of enjoying young, firm and radiant skin for many years. They have been taught skincare tricks since childhood and it is time for them to themselves, a moment of relaxation and a break from everyday challenges. Try to pick up their skincare steps! However, remember to choose natural cosmetics for it!