Hi K-secret lovers, I’d like to introduce 5 Step skincare routine which is perfect for your daily skincare. Lots of my Korean friends including me use this skincare step on a daily basis. This step is simpler than 10 step care however in respect of daily care, it’s exemplary steps making healthy skin. Let’s see all the steps now!

Step 1.  Cleanser

Cleansing is an indispensable step. It removes your makeup, dirt, and skin impurities to make skin supple and clear. I strongly recommend you use a low pH cleanser. It works softly and doesn’t break up your skin barrier.

Step 2. Toner

The toning step not only hydrates skin but also helps to improve skin texture and to soothe tired skin from outside irritation. You can choose toner according to your skin concern or type. If you worried about acne, you can pick a functional toner for Acne. To make your skin absorb the efficacy of toner deeply, I recommend you try "Toner Pack" —Place soaked cotton swab with toner on the spot such as cheeks and forehead for 1-2 min.

Step 3 Serum / Ampoule

In the skincare routine, Serum / Ampoule is the most enriched product. It focuses on specific skin concerns such as dull skin, fine lines, acne so on.

Step 4 Moisturizer

Moisturizer is an essential part of skincare. It makes skin hydrated and healthy. Please remember, you should pick the moisturizer that suits your skin type. If you are oily skin, you better select mattifying moisturizer. If you are dry skin, you better select a rich moisturizer.

Step 5 Sunblock

Are you worried about reddish skin and dull skin caused by sunburn and sunlight? Only with sunblock, you can solve and shield this problem. In addition, you can prevent harmful UV rays causing skin cancer by putting sunblock every day. 

Retinol, also known as Vitamin A, is a representative cosmetic ingredient good for diminishing wrinkles. According to the article of Harvard Health Publishing, it was used as an acne treatment in the 1970s, but researchers later discovered that it also fades actinic keratosis spots, evens pigmentation, and speeds the turnover of superficial skin cells.

Retinol increases collagen, leading to reduce wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. Besides, this substance stimulates the metabolism, working to improve skin structure and complexion and to prevent skin dullness and roughness while reducing dark spots and blemishes. However, when retinol meets sunlight, it can cause skin sensitivity and irritation, you need to apply the products formulated with Retinol at night before sleeping and to wear sunblock during the day.

Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a substance that exists naturally in the human body. This is the hydrophile property and the main role is maintaining moisture in your skin. Hyaluronic acid absorbs moisture around it like a sponge, preventing moisture loss.

That is, this ingredient helps to keep your skin supple and hydrated by retaining moisture. Hyaluronic acid originally exists on the skin, but this decreases sharply as human ages.

Luckily, you can supply Hyaluronic acid to your skin by applying cosmetics containing Hyaluronic Acid.

 CENTELLIAN24 MADECA CREAM POWER BOOSTING FORMULA

Complete harmony of Elastic 3cores complex (Collagen, Elastin, hyaluronic acid)

-Skin elasticity (Collagen)

-Relief of sagging skin and skin wrinkle (Elastin)

-Keeping skin moisturizing, Skin elasticity (Hyaluronic acid )

COSRX HYALURONIC ACID INTENSIVE CREAM

Formulated with high concentrated of Hippophae Rhamnoides Water and hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream helps to moisturize and nourish your skin deeply. This intensely hydrating cream boosts moisture content in your skin and seals it inside, protecting your skin from further loss of hydration. 

DR.JART DERMASK WATER JET VITAL HYDRA SOLUTION 

Aquaxyl Technology: patented ingredient derived from plant glucose and xylitol for hydration and functional barrier to trans-epidermal water loss. Super Vital Complex: Oilgo-Hyaluronic Acid+Algae Extract are proven to support long lasting moisturization through strengthening of skin barrier matrix and collagen synthesis promotion. 

BENTON FERMENTATION ESSENCE 

1. High concentration of fermented ingredients, EGF, Hyaluronic acid

2. Wrinkle Improvement Functional Cosmetic

3. Nutrition/ Moisture Supply Wrinkle improvement / pore care / moisturizing / skin protection / helps in skin improvement