5 K-beauty skincare hacks for getting beautiful, flawless, glass skin
Korean skincare routine is easier than you think, and by following these simple at-home tips, you, too, can get that dewy glow so many Asian women have
With K-beauty taking over the world, there has been an increased interest in how Koreans take care of their skin to achieve a flawless and radiant base. From BB cream to sheet masks, a large portion of K-beauty’s success actually comes from skin-related items. Apart from the products, however, what we really want to know are the secret tips and tricks Koreans follow to get that dewy glow.
Being a Korean myself and raised by a mum with “glass skin”, I grew up believing that some of these tips I’m about to introduce were actually commonly used by everyone; only after the K-beauty wave began did I realise I was wrong.
Scroll down to take a look at some of the most popular Korean skincare regimen to achieve aegi eongdongi (애기 엉덩이, meaning “baby’s butt”, a term used to describe someone with perfectly smooth skin), and make sure to try some out at home as they’re not hard at all to follow.
Double cleansing is key
Especially in an age where air pollution is a major issue, it’s important to cleanse until you’re sure there is no excessive residue left on your skin. After washing your face, you might believe your skin is completely clean – until you notice more foundation and dust on the toner pad you use to wipe your face afterwards. Always remember thorough cleansing is what will get rid of your blemishes. Hiding them under a layer of concealer and foundation won’t help the healing process.
The first step of double cleansing is using a make-up remover to first get rid of all the make-up from eyes to lips. Wash your face again using a foam, soap or balm and massage thoroughly to remove any residue. Some well-known holy grail cleansing products include Banila Co.’s Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm and Laneige’s Perfect Pore Cleansing Oil.
Do not waste the water you used to wash your rice
As weird as it may sound, rice water, which is basically the water you use to rinse rice before cooking, can be used in a lot of different places. I’ve witnessed my mother and grandparents watering plants with it, using it as a base for making Kimchi stew and washing their faces with it.