A career woman is always on the move. Even with hectic schedules and busy households, a woman still needs to take care of herself so that she can take care of others. When it comes to skin goals, Koreans are easily on top of the list, and there’s no argument there. K-beauty routine is far from effortless, and it could sometimes range around six to ten steps (or more). No one does it as they do, and the results are apparent.
These long list of steps could get intimidating for most of you. When life gets too busy, doing all these complicated routine is next to impossible. There are also many brands like Neogen with products that help you do your skincare routine quickly. If you’re too busy, the idea is to keep the necessary steps to a minimum but making sure you don’t compromise your skin’s essential needs. You can customize this as you please and make sure you can still target your problem areas.
This list is just a simplified version of basic skincare routine to fit your schedule. Here is the 5-step Korean skincare guide for the busy woman:
1. Cleanse
Cleansing is probably the most vital part of any skincare step. Before applying any products, you have to make sure that you are preparing your bare skin. Cleansing your skin will help get rid of all the accumulated dirt, makeup, and oil in your pores. For girls who wear makeup daily, remember to remove your makeup first before you start cleansing.
Since this is a narration of quick, easy steps- a cleansing stick like Neogen’s Dermalogy Real Fresh Cleansing Stick Green Tea or makeup remover wipes will do the job. If you’re done doing this, use a cleansing gel or foam that’s compatible with your type of skin. It is essential to lather it first with your hand before applying it to your face to avoid friction, a Korean skincare technique you should follow even when you’re in a hurry. You can also use cleansing water like Neogen’s Dermalogy Real Flower Cleansing Water Rose but use it after the makeup remover.
To save time, you can skip cleansing if you already washed your face while showering.
2. Exfoliate
Exfoliation is an underrated step in the Korean skincare routine. The good news is that you only have to do this twice a week, and you can do it at night when you’re about to sleep. You can easily fit exfoliation in your schedule. You can do it on Sunday night and Wednesday night.
Exfoliating products can come in different forms like mud masks, scrubs, peeling pads, and exfoliating creams. Neogen’s Dermalogy Real Charcoal Pad has a rough side in case you ever need to exfoliate quickly.
If you have a bit more time for this step, you can use the Neogen also has a Dermalogy Canadian Clay Pore Cleanser Special Kit. This set has a brush and a pore cleansing cream to make sure you get rid of hard to reach dirt in your pores.
3. Tone
A toner can help you balance the pH level on your skin so that it’s ready to absorb the creams and serums you will apply next. Cleansing itself is not enough. Residues from your makeup and dirt are most likely still in your pores. Use a toner to follow up on the cleansing process by making sure your face is bright enough. Neogen Dermalogy Pore Refine Toner can help your pores become smaller on the road to the famous Korean glass skin.
4. Moisturize
Moisturizers help lock in moisture. Your skin easily gets dry because of all the appointments and commitments you have, so it’s better to have a barrier that protects the face. If you’re looking for a moisturizer with skin brightening properties, you can try the Neogen Code9 Black Volume Cream.
5. Sunscreen or sleeping cream
At this point, you’re almost done with your routine. Now, you only have to seal it off with something that will protect your skin as you go with your day. Use a lightweight sunscreen if you’re going out in the day time to protect your face from the harmful effects of the sun. If you’re doing the routine before bedtime, replace the sun protection with night cream or sleeping cream. The sleeping cream will enhance your skincare rejuvenation while you sleep
Final Thoughts
It’s never too late to start a skincare routine. If you didn’t want to do it before because of intimidation or hectic schedules then you can rest assured that taking care of your face doesn’t take more than 10 minutes if you use the shortcuts mentioned above. Make sure to use trusted products so that you can maximize the effects on your skin.