Prevention is always best when it comes to anti-aging and keeping wrinkles and sagging skin at bay. Using hydrating products such as a moisturizer and protecting your skin from the sun with a high SPF sunscreen will go a long way to prevent skin aging. In fact, Korean skincare focuses heavily on skin hydration and sun protection as a means to prevent skin aging. Products that gently exfoliate the skin are widely used in Korea too, which can also help prevent fine lines and wrinkles. You therefore won’t find as many Korean skincare products marketed as ‘anti-aging’ as you would …
The 7 Best COSRX Products For Oily Acne-Prone Skin
COSRX is probably one of the most popular Korean skincare brands, with many of their products being long-term bestsellers and favorites for many skincare enthusiasts. It is actually the first Korean skincare brand that I turned to last year when I started looking after my skin. But, COSRX has a pretty big range of products, making it overwhelming trying to narrow down which products to choose – especially if you have acne prone skin like me and need to keep your routine as simple as possible to prevent breakouts. After a year of trying different products and spending probably hundreds …
Why Korean Skincare Loves Bee Propolis & How It Can Help Your Skin
It’s time to talk about another amazing ingredient that’s so often used in Korean skincare products – propolis! You might be wondering like I was when I first started my Korean skincare journey: What is propolis even? And what are some of the benefits that propolis can have on my skin? In short, propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honeybees that is used to fill in honeycomb crevices for protection. It has powerful antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which has resulted in it’s medicinal use for centuries (even the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians used it). When …
The Best Korean Skincare Products For Oily Acne Prone Skin
If you have oily acne prone skin then you’d understand the frustration when it comes to creating your Korean skincare routine. It can be really difficult and take a long time to find skincare products that don’t cause your skin to break out. So, what are the best Korean skincare products for oily acne prone skin? TL;DR: Don’t have time to read the whole article? Here are some of the products I recommend in this post: If you have oily and acne-prone skin, it’s best to use products with short ingredient lists. It’s also beneficial to look for products that …
