There are 10 stages in the Korean skin care system. It may seem like a lot and difficult.
But in reality, all the grooming takes 15-20 minutes a day. Some steps only need to be followed 1-3 times a week, others are required daily. Once you understand this system and try,
then you will understand how convenient and logical it is. And most importantly - efficiently!
Stage 1. Makeup removal
Objective: to cleanse the skin of makeup, including foundation or BB cream, powder, concealer, etc.
All foundations contain pigments that do not wash off with water. Therefore, the gel or foam for washing will not cope - you need a separate make-up remover.
What to use: Hydrophilic Oil, Cleansing Cream, Milk, Hydrophilic Balm, Sherbet.
Such products are oil-based and completely dissolve decorative cosmetics. To remove other water-based products can be applied to eye and lip makeup.
When and how to do it: On the days you wear makeup or sunscreen. Creams with
SPF can also be washed off only with makeup remover products. Apply oily products to dry
skin. After a short massage, you need to add a little water - then the oil emulsifies and becomes white. After 1-2 minutes, completely rinse off the residue with water Then you can go to next step of care.
Stage 2. Water purification
Objective: to cleanse the face of makeup residues, hydrophilic oil, sebum, and others pollution.
What to use: Cleansing Foam, Gel, Enzyme Powder.
When and how to do it: every morning and evening. Foam or gel must first be foamed hands or a special mesh sponge. Enzyme powder is diluted with water and applied directly to the face.
After cleansing, the product is thoroughly washed off.
Stage 3. Exfoliation (peeling)
Objective: to remove dead cells. The skin is continuously renewed - keratinized cells separated from the epidermis and deposited on the surface. With a large accumulation of dead scales, the skin
thickens, clogged pores, increases the risk of rashes.
What to use: soft scrub, peeling roll, gommage, peeling pads, peels based on Aha, Bha, Pha acids.
When and how to do it: once a week. If you use a scrub, peeling roll or gommage, massage the skin with exfoliating particles for 1-2 minutes. Peeling pads are easy enough wipe your face alternately with both sides of the disc. Acid peels are applied to the specified
the manufacturer for the amount of time and washed off with water.
Stage 4. Toning
Objective: to moisturize the skin and restore ph-balance after cleansing. Running water dries up skin and "draws" moisture from the epidermis. Without toning, the skin quickly becomes dehydrated.
What to use: toner, mist, softner, skin. These are all names of the same product for different Korean brands.
When and how to do it: every day after washing. You can apply toner with a cotton pad or with your hands. When applied by hand, the product is consumed more economically.
Stage 5. Essence
Objective: to moisturize the skin and correct the condition. Essences are considered complementary care.
They are recommended for girls with very dry or dehydrated skin in order to better moisturize and nourish the epidermis. Also, depending on the composition, the essence can work with other problems - acne, pigmentation, wrinkles.
When and how to use: depending on how you feel, the essence can be used as twice a day, and only in the evening. If the essence does not leave stickiness and is quickly absorbed, it will be comfortable in the morning care. Denser nutrients are best left for the night ritual of beauty.
Stage 6. Serum
Objective: to eliminate the existing shortcomings. The peculiarity of serums is that they contain active components in high concentration. Beneficial substances penetrate deep into the skin and solve such problems like rashes, irritation, age spots, signs of aging, rosacea.
When and how to use: like the essence, the serum can be applied either twice a day, or only once. It is also permissible to combine two different day / night serums. Cosmetologists it is recommended to use serums in courses throughout the month. After a month of daily application should be interrupted for a month or the serum is changed to another.
Step 7. Indelible mask
Objective: to quickly improve the appearance of the face, hide imperfections. With regular use, the mask give a cumulative effect and help get rid of various shortcomings.
What to use: Cloth, alginate or hydrogel mask. All these masks do not require rinsing, and therefore applied after the serum. If the mask needs to be washed off after application, it appears immediately after the stage of cleansing or toning.
When and how to apply: 1 to 3 times a week. Depending on the recommendations of the mask manufacturer you need to keep it for 5-20 minutes.
Stage 8. Eye contour care
Objective: to moisturize the skin, prevent aging, remove existing wrinkles. Skin in the area the eyes are thinner than the rest of the face and are naturally more sensitive. Therefore, it needs separate remedies.
What to use: eye cream as a basic care product, patches and serums as additional products.
When and how to apply: Eye cream should be used on clean skin in the morning and evening. If you are when using a serum, distribute it over the eye area to the cream. When applying, try do not stretch delicate skin. The patches are applied 1-3 times a week after cleansing, usually in morning care.
Stage 9. Completion of skin care
Task: to consolidate the action of previous products, moisturize the skin, protect against negative factors, correct the state.
What to use: face cream or emulsion. Once a week in the evening instead of cream, you can use a night mask, but not more often.
When and how to carry out the stage: daily in the morning and in the evening. You can use two different creams in day / night care.
Stage 10. Sun protection
Task: to protect the skin from the effects of solar radiation - photoaging, age spots, cell mutations.
What to use: sunscreen, BB cream with SPF and other products with UV filters.
When and how to use: in the morning care 10-20 minutes before going outdoors or before applying makeup. Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed areas of the skin, including the neck, neckline, hands.