10 Step Korean Skincare Routine.

Skincare has become a prominent part of our lives mostly because of social media and the abundance of skincare companies. 
Skincare is not just a necessity, It's a lifestyle, A luxury per say!

The 10 Step Korean Skincare Routine falls under such category! The order in which products are used is highly important for best results.

Let me guide you : 

I. CLEANSE

1. Makeup Removers and Oil cleansers.

Makeup removers that don't strip your skin or makes it dry should be used. The goal for this routine is to make your skin feel as radiant and youth like as possible. That's why Korean's love oil cleansers! And what better are oil cleansers if they're not a 100% Organic. 

Ingredients :             i. Coconut Oil  

                                    ii. Jojoba Oil

                                    iii. Olive Oil

2. Water based cleansers.

Dermatologists recommend cleansing your face twice a day to remove any impurities that an oil cleanser is not able to. Water based cleansers do no harm as they're gentle on  and hydrate your skin. 

Ingredients :             i. Rice Water/Extract 

                                     ii. Green Tea

3. Exfoliator.

Exfoliators help skin feel soft and bright as they help in cleaning pores and removing dead skin cells. It's important to understand your skin type before exfoliating. It is recommended once or twice a week but it should be noted not to over do it.

Ingredients :              i. Sugar and lemon

                                     ii. Oats

                                     iii. Salicylic/Lactic Acid

II. PREP

4. Toner.

Toner is a great way to prep your skin for the moisturizers that follow. They help a great deal in removing any residue the cleansers may have left and absorbing the products that will be applied next. Also helps in making your skin even-toned.

Ingredients :              i. Aloe gel

                                     ii. Tea tree oil

                                     iii. Witch Hazel

III. NOURISH

5. Essence.

Essence helps in hydrating the skin and aids in cell turnover. It is a blend of ingredients that are Anti-aging, Nourishing and Brightening.

Ingredients :               i. Hyaluronic Acid

                                      ii. Yeast

6. Treatments.

This step is unique to all, Here you treat your skin issues, Like acne, Fine line, Hyper-pigmentation. Serums help with these issues. 

Ingredients :               i. Tea Tree Oil

                                      ii. Jojoba Oil

                                      iii. Vitamin C 

7. Masks.

Sheet masks are the epitome of skincare. It is a great way to sit back and relax while the mask does its job.

Ingredients :               i. Honey and Rosehip seed oil  

                                      ii. Eucalyptus oil and Rose water 

                                      iii. Milk and Oats

8. Eye creams. 

Eye creams are as important as any other step in your skincare routine. It helps keep your dark circles at bay and reduces puffiness. Skin around the eyes are delicate because it's the thinnest. Care should be taken and the cream should be applied with a less dominate finger, Use your pinkie.

Ingredients :                i. Honey 

                                       ii. Shea Butter

                                       iii. Vitamin E

9. Moisturizer.

Moisturizers are various kinds, They can be cream, gel based, water based etc. But it should be noted that what your skin type might be, Moisturizing is extremely important. They seal in the moisture and plums up the skin.

Ingredients :                i. Almond oil/Olive oil

                                       ii. Hyaluronic Acid

                                       iii. Honey

10. Sunscreen.

Finally, The last step. But the most important one. Sun protection is very important to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays which age our skin quicker. Any SPF above 15 should be good.

 Here is a chart to help you remember the steps.

Hope you all enjoyed this blog and learnt something from it. Comment down below your favorite step!