Five Beauty Secrets Asian Women Use That The World Does Not Know About

You might think that you are a beauty guru; you are the kind of person that does not sleep with their makeup on and cleanses, moisturizes, and tones every morning. Wait till you meet a Korean woman during a vacation! If your beauty regime has less than ten steps, then you are missing out on what Asian women know.

You might be familiar with BB Creams and brighteners, all our favorite cosmetics courtesy of Korea. Now there is a new buzz in the beauty product industry — the whole world has shifted its attention to the East for more skincare secrets — this includes an 11-18 step beauty regime.

For a genuine Korean beauty regime, look to sites like Soko Glam – Korean Skin Care, which is a one stop shop for imported beauty products. You do not have to wait for the next time you travel to South Korea!

Here are the secrets revealed:

The Double Cleansing

An Asian woman’s skincare regime starts with cleansing twice: starting with and oil-based cleanser and then a water-based cleanser. The first step is meant for removing make up, while the second cleanse is to get rid of acne-causing sebum and dirt.

Oil cleansing is particularly helpful for those people who suffer from acne. It is intense and does all the heavy lifting.

Process

• Apply the oil-based cleanser to dry skin
• Massage thoroughly with dry hands to remove the day’s make up
• Rinse with warm water
• Follow up with a foam or cream face wash (depending on skin type) to remove any impurities left
• Use essence or toner, moisturizer, and serum

Skin Softener

If you do not already use a toner, it is time to start. Use only alcohol-free toners or soft skin softeners.

Why Tone?

Using a toner helps in balancing your skin’s PH levels after cleansing and it prepares your skin for moisturizers, serums, essences, and other finishers. The skin should look hydrated and clean. Alcohol-based toners dry out your skin.

The Ten Steps To Your Skincare Routine

Have you seen a K-Pop (Korean pop music) star? They have skin to die for! If you are the kind of person that cleanses and moisturizes twice a day, then you will really need to work harder.

The Korean skincare regimen involves the use of more than eighteen products, starting with the double cleanse and finalizing with a mist. The art requires you to give every step at least thirty seconds before moving on to another product application.

The Steps

You will start with double cleansing, toner, exfoliate, essence, serums (three that each plays its own role), a sheet mask, eye cream, moisturizer, a sleep mask, and finally a mist.

Massage Your Face

Massage the skin during both cleanses. This helps to increase circulation, detoxify, and firm the skin.

Try A Sheet Mask

Paper masks are shaped like a face with holes for the eyes, nose, and mouth. They are infused with serums and are left on the face for ten minutes to achieve the desired results. They are wrapped separately and they come in handy if you are traveling. They work better than cream masks, since they are soaked with concentrated skincare ingredients!

Andi Perullo de Ledesma

I am Andi Perullo de Ledesma, a Chinese Medicine Doctor and Travel Photojournalist in Charlotte, NC. I am also wife to Lucas and mother to Joaquín. Follow us as we explore life and the world one beautiful adventure at a time.

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