All we have to do is cleanse, tone and moisturize, right?!?!
I've been researching skincare routines for different cultures. I read that Japanese women typically spend more time on their skincare, and place more importance on it than us in the West. An example of a Japanese beauty routine is:
1. cleansing oil,
2. cleansing water for eye make-up
3. gel or soap
4. instead of toners, a mineral rich waters to rebalance the skin
5. hydrating lotion
5. a moisturizing lotion
6. an eye cream
7. an SPF
**additional alternate steps include: face massage, whitening serums hydrating mists or waters between each step.
That was listed as the minimum! And they weren't even kidding... :S
I also read that Korean skin regimens include:
1. cleansing oil
2. cleanser
3. astrigent
4. toner
5. eye cream
6. serum
7. moisturizer
8. night cream
As the very bare minimum, in addition to whitening and hydrating products.
It's a lot! But, after you finish, your skin looks like this:
[Song Hye Kyo, Korean actress]
Song (I've tried to find candid-y pictures) is the face of Laniege, a Korean cosmetics company. They recommend after cleansing to use:
Refiner ---> Emulsion ---> Essence ---> Cream
I'm still not sure what they all do... but I will find out for you !! :P
Lola Re <3
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