From a young age, Koreans learn to take care of their faces. It is a custom among them that is passed down from parents to children.
We quickly understand why Koreans have this porcelain complexion. Taking care of your skin as early as possible delays its aging.
The Korean layering technique consists of applying several layers of care one after the other on a daily basis.
It is important to find the right care based on your skin type.
Without further ado, here are the layering steps!
Step 1: Makeup removal (evening)
This step is the most important. Even when you're at home all day and you don't have makeup on, don't neglect this step.
Removing makeup allows you to remove makeup, but also to eliminate impurities accumulated during the day (pollution, dust, excess sebum).
Step 2: Cleansing (morning and evening)
Removing makeup does not necessarily deeply cleanse the skin. Well-cleansed skin leaves no greasy film.
You should have the feeling that the skin is purified and that it is breathing again.
Step 3: The Tonic (morning and evening)
Do not confuse toner and lotion/emulsion. We will explain this to you in a future article.
The application of the toner completes make-up removal and cleansing. It helps eliminate the last impurities and hard tap water.
When the skin is moistened, it absorbs treatments more easily.
Thanks to the toner, the skin is finally ready to receive the following treatments.
Step 4: The Serum, Essence or Ampoule (morning and evening)
The skin is finally ready to receive hydration!
The essence can be applied before the serum and ampoule.
The essence is a very hydrating product that feels like water and restores radiance to the skin.
The serum is a concentrate of active ingredients that deeply nourishes the skin.
The ampoule looks like the serum, but is twice as rich in active ingredients.
Step 5: The Emulsion or Lotion (morning and evening)
For all treatments to penetrate your skin well, you must use emulsions. A mixture of water and oil phases. The aqueous phase is composed of water and the oil phase is composed of vegetable oil.
Step 6: The Cream (morning and evening)
The cream helps moisturize the skin and acts as a protective film for all previously applied treatments.
Step 7: Eye cream (morning and evening)
Have you ever had tight, dry eye contours?
It is the thinnest part of the face, which is why there are special treatments for the eye area.
In general, around the age of 25, it is recommended to start using eye contour care to reduce wrinkles as early as possible.
Step 8: Sun Protection (morning)
In winter as in summer, Koreans protect their skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. Sun protection is essential to preserve the radiance and youthfulness of the skin and slow down its aging.
Index 50 protection is always recommended.
You will often see Korean products offering sun protection in a BB cream, in cushions, etc.
See Yoonah's sun protection products.
Step 9: Lip Balm (morning and evening)
Well yes ! Lips also need to be protected all day and evening.
In the evening, a lip balm is sufficient, but in the morning, it is better to apply an anti-UV lip balm.
So ! You know everything about the Korean layering technique! Now, it's your turn to play !
At Yoonah we offer several products to help you take care of your skin!
I hope that this article will help you see more clearly the benefits of all the treatments offered.