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Koreans have upgraded the beauty standards and routines. The results make their skin look healthy and glow. Now Koreans are role models for their perfect skin condition. But how is such good skin condition possible?

Is it everything about genes?

Fact check: How many times have you (not) been jealous about the alabaster skin of Asian women, specifically Korean? Perhaps, you have asked yourself “Why them and not me?” and maybe you blamed your genes. That’s right in some aspect! But add something more to the equation. All the latest research shows that 80% of the signs of aging on the surface of the skin come from our lifestyle, internal and external factors, and not from heredity and genes. Koreans know this very well, as they reverently invest in skin care from an early age.

How to do it right… Cheat sheet from Korean

Double-Cleansing in the evening

Korean double-cleanse their face as if it was a ritual. Double-Cleansing includes two steps. In the first step, they remove makeup with an oil-based product such as a balm. They then wash their face and deep cleanse it with a water-based formula that removes dirt, bacteria, and dust. Double cleansing is the only way for Korean women to get rid of what accumulates on their skin during the day. In addition, they never skip, no matter how tired they are, the famous layering, a maximalist care routine. Westerners may still consider it unnecessary. But the secret of Korean skincare routine is also hidden in products such as the moisturizing toner, the essence, a fine-flowing moisturizer in a gel or fluid texture and, of course, the sun cream with a high protection index as the last step.

Prevention is better than cure

Don’t wait until you see the first wrinkles on your face to deal with them. The Korean philosophy of skincare is clearly based on the philosophy and mentality of prevention. Koreans deal with the problem at its root, not the symptoms. They don’t expect to see the first lines and wrinkles, but they want to catch them early. This explains why they do not like very aggressive and harsh ingredients, such as retinol. Instead, they prefer ta milder, nourishing and soothing ingredients gifted to us by nature, such as ginseng but also mug wort. One of the oldest herbs, mug wort, has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is ideal for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. It is also rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, which protect, nourish, and hydrate the skin, while also scoring high in anti-aging action.