I’ve personally found that two steps work well because just a foaming cleanser leaves my eyes rather racoon-y from mascara and eyeliner residue, and only sticking to makeup dissolving cleansers leaves my skin feeling not squeaky clean unless I rub vigorously to get the actual cleanser off. So if that means, taking two steps (a more intense cleanser to get makeup off, and then a gentle foaming cleanser to get all other residue off), then so be it. However, the key here is that there should never be harsh rubbing. Are both steps necessary? Essentially, no. And because every rub is so gentle, it can take two steps and two types of cleansers to get the job done. Therefore, each step is done very gently without rubbing or tugging (you know how sometimes you feel like you’re battling with your makeup to get that last trace of mascara off - that’s a no-no for korean women). The double cleanse method is built on the philosophy that the skin should be respected and handled with care. The next step then involves a foaming cleanser (can use the same one you use in the morning) or a light natural bar soap to gently wash off any other remnant impurities, including the remains of your first cleanser. The first step involves a cold cream or a cleansing oil or some other makeup cleanser to gently lift dirt and makeup off the face. Korean women will typically take two steps to cleanse the face at night. Step 1 - PM) Washing the face in the evening / the double cleanse: We’re going to assume you have some makeup on. A Peach and Lily favorite pick: May Coop Cleansing Mousse. We recommend micro-foam cleansers that won’t strip your face dry. No need for double-cleansing, just a non-drying, gentle cleanser. This needs to be washed off otherwise, when they interact with the sun, it’s a free radical party (read: accelerated aging). Why? Because when you sleep, your body’s metabolic processes are actively working for you, and toxins are released from your skin. Step 1- AM) Washing the face in the morning: This step is not unique to Korean skincare and is a must-keep for all women, everyday. The answers are provided with input from all our in-house and partner experts. We’ll also highlight which steps are an absolute must-keep. We’ll talk about why each step is critical and what the goal of each step really is - and then you can determine which steps you’d like to keep or take out of your regimen. However, with skin care, which is based on science through and through, you get out of it, how much you put into it. The long and short of it is that the regimen does not absolutely need to be 10+ steps long. There are anywhere between 4 to 15 steps depending on the woman and her skin’s needs. Indeed, there are many steps in the typical Korean skincare regimen. Question #1: Why are there so many steps in the regimen? Is that really necessary? Korean skincare can be a big topic, so let’s start with the top 3 most frequently asked questions. We’re in constant touch with this team to understand the best of beauty coming out of Seoul. Mizon R&D team: These amazing scientists come straight from Amore Pacific’s beauty labs, and created a cutting edge and deliriously addictive beauty brand, Mizon. I’ll be writing this entry and sharing tidbits of wisdom from my latest trip to Seoul this past month!Īromatica CEO: Earned a doctoral degree in Australia and Korea studying natural and aromatherapy remedies and created a world renowned skincare brand, Aromatica, which boasts champion status on EWG’s SkinDeep. And we want to provide thoughtful answers based on real expert input, so we dug deep for you all.įirst, who are the experts who’ll provide answers for you?Īlicia Yoon: Hi, I’m one of Peach and Lily’s co-founders, and I trained since age 18 as an aesthetician in Korea’s esteemed beauty schools, and travel to Seoul (and Japan) at least every 2-3 months and spend weeks there (it’s easy since I grew up splitting time between Seoul and NYC, and my parents still live there) working directly with the wonderful brands that we interview, curate, and ultimately, carry. How do Korean women keep their skin so flawless?
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