10 Simple Korean Beauty Hacks For Glowing Skin That Will Keep It Healthy-Looking And Also Feeling Rejuvenated

Sep 02, 2019

Korean skincare seems to be all the rage these days, but it’s trendy for a good reason. Here are the ten secrets you need to know to keep aging or dull skin looking young and healthy:

Many people tend to apply moisturizer to dry skin, which is incorrect. This is because most moisturizers are designed to soak into open pores. Pores open in response to warm stimuli, such as a nice, hot shower.

It is good practice to apply moisturizer to the body and face within ten seconds of getting out of the shower, while your pores are still open. This will lock in moisture and keep your skin looking smooth and supple to the touch.

Many rough massages used during the process of exfoliation actually end up making the skin more prone to wrinkles. A better method to get the blood flowing in the facial area is to steam or soak a towel in water that is warm to the touch.

Then, cover your face with the towel and gently massage around the forehead, cheeks, and jawline in small circles. This fifteen-minute trick will dilate blood vessels and promote circulation.

Apply your foundation as usual, but pay careful attention to ensure a smooth and even coat. Next, submerge your face in a bowl of cold water and leave it in for no more than thirty seconds.

Gently pat your face dry and you’ll notice that your foundation has set into the pores, leaving a smooth and matte finish. This method is called “jamsu” in Korean.

Although unconventional and not recommended for sensitive skin, the antiseptic nature of shaving cream tends to fight against the bacteria that cause acne. So, massaging an honest shaving cream made with natural ingredients into your skin and leaving it on for no more than ten minutes can leave you with smooth, even-toned skin. Work this regimen into your routine two times a week if possible. 

Either fresh seaweed or dried, unseasoned seaweed can work with this tip. If the seaweed is dried, dunk it in warm water and apply to the face just as you would with a sheet mask.

Repeat the process until the entire face is covered and leave on for no more than fifteen minutes. During this time, the antibacterials and natural vitamins of the seaweed will get soaked into the skin.

If you tend to have problematic skin, a homemade toner with sea salt and water can do wonders to purify the pores. The recipe calls for mixing 1 tablespoon of sea salt with one glass of water warm enough to dissolve the salt. Stir the mixture evenly. Take a clean cotton pad and use it to apply this natural toner to the face, which will detox the skin, remove blackheads and reduce inflammation.

These trendy hyper colloid patches suck the puss out of pimples and protect the area from infection. Best of all, they’re unnoticeable under makeup, making them of good use day or night.

Not only is soymilk good for the body, but also the skin! Make your own facemask by taking gauze dipped in soymilk and resting it on a clean face for at least fifteen minutes. This can be repeated two times a week to restore the sebaceous gland secretions.

These gentle cocoons rest on the index finger. Apply gentle pressure as you massage the cocoon around your face to collect dead skin cells and promote cell rejuvenation. After the fifteen-minute session, you will notice a brighter and more even skin tone.

The key to this is to use natural, freshly squeezed lemon juice that contains citric acid for cleansing and vitamin C for blocking melanin production. Next, apply the juice with a clean cotton ball to areas of hyperpigmentation overnight. Wash this off the next morning to reveal visibly lighter spots.

Which tips will you be trying today? Let us know in the comments. Have any methods of your own? Tell us about them. Send this article to someone who may benefit from these beauty hacks. 

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