2023-11-27 13:29:23
Beauty is very important in South Korea. A philosophy that says that external and internal beauty must be in harmony has driven society into a beauty craze that is unparalleled internationally. No wonder the West wants to copy the best here.
Winter not only means additional stress on the skin due to temperature fluctuations and drying heated air, but also less harmful sunlight. The perfect opportunity to provide them with extra active ingredients today.
BILD has put together the top Korean beauty tips so that your skin is prepared for the cold season.
cleaning
Balance is the most important keyword here. Proper cleansing removes all makeup and impurities without drying out the skin. Many Korean women swear by two steps when cleaning: the first cleanse with a greasy cleanser to remove fat-soluble products such as make-up and sunscreen, and a second cleanse with a mild washing cleanser (not too foamy and soapy, as this removes moisture). against product residues.
An oil-based cleanser like this one from Beauty of Joseon (19.95 euros) gently removes make-up
Photo: Korean Scincare
Peeling
Peels remove the top layer of skin and remove dead skin cells. The advantages: Pale, dull skin is “polished up”, active ingredients (from the following care steps) can penetrate the skin better and wrinkles and impurities are reduced.
Instead of coarse-grain peels made from sugar or other hard substances, people in Korea swear by chemical or enzyme peels that loosen rather than rub, because the skin reacts sensitively to friction and pressure, especially in winter. Using a peeling once or twice a week is sufficient.
Chemical peels like this one from COSRX (20.95 euros) specifically combat impurities
Photo: Korean Scincare
Toner
After a proper cleansing, a toner helps to balance the pH value of the skin. Facial toners also help with active ingredients to bring moisture back into the skin. This way she is prepared for the next steps.
A mild toner like from Isntree nourishes the skin and paves the way for the next steps (15.95 euros)
Photo: Korean Scincare
Serums and essences
Active ingredients are anything that goes beyond providing moisture. These include vitamin C, retinol and niacinamide to combat pigment spots and unevenness. “Cica” or Centella asiatica is a particularly popular active ingredient in Asia that soothes irritated skin and accelerates healing. Hyaluronic acid binds moisture and protects against drying out.
And then there is another active ingredient that initially sounds a bit disgusting: snail slime. Nicer name: mucin. This promotes cell regeneration and slows down the aging process. The healing effect is said to have been discovered by farmers’ wives, whose scratches and abrasions healed much more quickly after collecting snails.
The difference between serum and essence lies in the concentration of the active ingredients and the consistency of the product. People with sensitive skin should use essences, but combining different active ingredients is also possible with the two products.
Iunik’s serum contains snail slime and is said to strengthen your own regeneration (14.25 euros)
Photo: Korean Scincare
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humidity
Especially in winter, a good moisturizer provides a kind of protective wall for the skin. In Korea, creams are often enriched with ceramides and panthenol to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.
The cream also supports the products you use underneath, as they can be better absorbed into the skin. It is an essential (penultimate) step in the daily care routine.
Moisturizers, such as the cream from Etude (15.95 euros), protect the skin’s natural barrier
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Sun protection
Sun rays are the worst thing for the skin. UVB rays cause sunburn and can cause skin cancer. However, they are stopped by clouds, the earth’s atmosphere and also window panes.
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UVA rays, on the other hand, penetrate deeper layers of the skin, cause skin to sag and cause wrinkles. That’s why Korean sunscreens list both SPF (the sun protection factor) and the PA value, which indicates protection against UVA rays.
In winter it is particularly important to pay attention to the PA value of sunscreens, because even if you don’t get sunburned on the average December day, UVA rays continue to age the skin undisturbed.
While common sunscreens leave your complexion dull, Korean sunscreens are formulated to be non-smudging and transparent on the skin.
Many Korean sunscreens combine chemical and mechanical protection (22.95 euros)
Photo: Korean Scincare
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