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The Famous K-beauty 10 Step Skincare Routine
K BEAUTY
What are some differences between the Korean approach to skincare and the way we approach skincare in Kenya?
- Korean Beauty believes in preventative skincare instead of waiting until we see issues.
- You start using a protective creams early instead of when you start seeing wrinkles.
- You use more products at once and products with natural ingredients that aren’t typically used in other skincare (like snail mucus, donkey milk, bee venom).
- Most Korean skincare products are milder and can be used by people with sensitive skin, not heavily fragranced.
The famous K-Beauty 10 Step Skincare Routine
Oil Cleanser: Massaged onto a dry face, this first step removes makeup, sebum, and sunscreen.
Water Cleanser: Water, or foam cleanser, is used after oil cleanser to remove sweat and impurities. (Hence the term “double cleansing” used in Korean skincare.) **Water cleansers are not recommended as makeup removers.
Exfoliator: Sloughs off dead skin cells.
Toner: Hydrates skin and prepares skin for further treatments.
Essence: A watery lotion that is part toner and part serum (but not a cleanser), it delivers hydration and helps with cell turnover.
Serums and Ampules: Concentrated gels specific to individual needs; acne, anti-aging, brightening, etc.
Sheet Mask: To be applied once or twice a week, sheet masks deliver concentrated serums to address specific issues.
Eye Cream. Hydrates and protects the delicate area around the eyes.
Moisturizer: Designed to seal in all of the previous steps and address individual moisture needs.
Sun Protection: Because all of the other steps won’t be effective if our skin is exposed to harmful UV rays.
