Top 7 Reasons to Try a Korean Skincare Routine

By Editor1SYS | May 5, 2020 0 Comments

Everywhere you look, beauty enthusiasts are raving about Korean skincare. What’s the big deal? Should you jump on the bandwagon? Well, the general consensus is that Korean skincare technology is about 10 years ahead of the rest of the beauty world so that in itself is pretty exciting!

Another interesting point is that Korean beauty consumers are much more demanding than people from other parts of the world. They don’t just want their skin to be flawless, they’re going for radiant, glass-smooth skin that borders on translucent. In other words, their demands are basically impossible to meet!

But, that’s actually the point. Their extremely high standards are what keeps Korean beauty brands on top of their game and several steps ahead of the rest of the skincare industry. Not only that, but Korean men and women alike are very dedicated to taking excellent care of their skin. They’re constantly experimenting and looking for something better.

Their spending and experimenting with new products stimulate competition among K-beauty brands also leads to more aggressive research and development of Korean skincare. If all that’s not enough to convince you, here are seven more reasons you should consider trying a Korean skincare routine!

• There’s Always Something New to Try

Consumers in Korea are all about trying new things and they are far from brand loyal. Their skin care routines are constantly changing as they rotate in the latest trendy product. They tend to use at least as many new products as they use tried and true classics, so K-beauty brands have to release better and better products if they hope to compete. 

• More Value for Your Dollar

One of the first things you’ll notice when you browse K-Beauty skin care products is that the prices are very reasonable. In Korea, high-quality skin care is considered to be a necessity rather than a luxury. It should be available to everyone. Although K-beauty tends to be more affordable, it’s also very high-quality. If Korean skincare brands want to stay in business, they have to keep their price point competitive.

• Focus on Natural, Gentle Formulas

Korean beauty and skincare traditions focus on natural, gentle formulas that have been used for generations. K-beauty brands avoid chemicals and harsh or drying ingredients in their products. Instead, they prefer to use gentle fruit acids, botanical extracts, and nourishing oils.

• A Philosophy of Prevention

Korean skincare is based on a philosophy of preventing the signs of premature aging and other skin issues before they become noticeable. Rather than waiting for fine lines or dark spots to become apparent, boys and girls are taught to apply sunscreen and nourish the skin with hydration daily at a very young age.

• Exceptional Technology and Innovation

While Korean consumers love natural and gentle tried and true formulas, they’re also very open to trying new technology and they love innovative products. For example, K-beauty skincare and cosmetics brands were the first to introduce essences, BB creams, sheet masks, and cushion compacts, which are now marketed as beauty staples to consumers all over the globe. They’re all about introducing something new, from clever and cute packaging to unusual textures and new formulations.

• Highest Quality Active Ingredients

Korean skincare products are made with the highest quality active ingredients you’ll find in the industry. You may have noticed that some of their ingredients are a little unusual, such as bee venom and snail mucin. They’re all about using what works, whether it’s something no one has heard of before, or it’s been around for generations.

• Personalized Skin Care

One of the best things about Korean skincare is that it’s very personalized and customizable to your specific skin type and needs. Not only are products formulated with the major skin types in mind, but they’re also created specifically to help you meet your skincare goals. For example, you may have seen the term “bleaching” on the label of certain products. This term is used to describe products that are meant to brighten up the skin (not lighten it or bleach it as many shoppers think).

While it’s true that Korean skincare routines can have as many as 10 steps (sometimes more), it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to do every step twice a day and some can be saved just for special occasions. For example, Korean women often use sheet masks daily, but it’s not necessary. You can choose to use them as little or as often as you like, depending on how much time you have or how your skin looks and feels that day.

Wrap-Up

With all of those reasons in mind, it’s easy to see why so many beauty enthusiasts are raving about K-beauty. It’s all about effective, innovative, affordable skincare and cosmetics for everyone… regardless of age or skin type. While many beauty philosophies focus on quick fixes, Korean skincare is all about nourishing the skin you have and keeping it healthy, preventing issues from developing in the first place.

Donna Maurer