The Perfect Skincare Routine for Busy Lifestyle

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It’s not always easy to balance between work, family, and social life, that you sometimes forget about yourself. Don’t let the “too busy” excuse drift you away from caring and pampering your skin because we’re here to help you!

Here is a 3-step skincare routine that perfectly fits into your hustle lifestyle. Use this routine twice a day, once when you wake up and once before you go to bed.

Step 1: Cleansing

Even when you don’t have time to take care of your skin, make sure it’s clean! Cleansing your face after a long day is A MUST, especially if you wear makeup. There are many types of cleansers, such as gel, foam, cream, oil, etc. Choose the one that fits with your skin type and skin concerns. Keep in mind this one tip: use a cleanser with a pH level that is similar to your skin (4.5 - 5.5) to prevent stripping all the essential oils from your skin. If you have a few more minutes, try double cleansing with oil, balm, or micellar water for a deep cleanse (highly recommended if you use daily makeup).

Products Recommendation:

COSRX Low-pH Good Morning Cleanser
INNISFREE Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam Ex
BANILA CO Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

Step 2: Toning

A good toner after cleansing will give your skin a healthy and refreshed look. Toner removes any last traces of dirt and impurities stuck in your pores while restoring your skin's pH level, moisturizing and smoothing skin. Especially if you have oily or acne-prone skin, you will benefit much more from using toners. Also, K-Beauty toners are formulated to support other skin products and facilitate active ingredients from those. For application, you can use a cotton pad or directly pat it onto your skin using clean hands. It only takes less than 2 minutes to apply toner but your skin will feel rejuvenated and energized right after!

Products Recommendation:

COSRX Refresh ABC Daily Toner
ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Toner
MAMOMDE Pore Clean Toner

Step 3: Moisturizing

Finally, you need a moisturizer! Daily moisturizing is vital for a healthy and vibrant skin. Lots of people with oily skin misunderstand that moisturizer is unnecessary, but the truth is, ALL SKIN TYPES need to be moisturized. If you don’t moisturize your skin, it will produce more oil to prevent dryness and clog your pores and leads to other skin problems. It helps your skin stay hydrated, young and prevent wrinkles. What you need is an appropriate moisturizer for your skin; look for oil-free, non-comedogenic, allergy and dermatologist tested products.

Products recommendation:

INNISFREE Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone Up Cream
PYUNKANG YUL Balancing Gel
COSRX Light Fit Real Water Toner To Cream

Additional step in your morning routine: Sunscreen

Remember this, NEVER FORGET SUNSCREEN in your morning routine, even on cloudy days. UV radiation from the sun is one of the most detrimental factors to your skin. Sunscreen lowers risk of skin cancers, prevents premature aging of the skin, and prevents many other skin problems. Especially if you are concerned about dark spots or acne hyperpigmentation, sunscreen should be your best friend! For maximum effect, use sunscreens with SPF 30 and PA+++ or more, and apply at least 20 minutes prior to sun exposure.

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