Try this 5-Step Korean Skincare Routine For Clear, Bright and Balanced Complexion

Do you ever feel while watching Korean Dramas or while scrolling ‘gram how perfect and flawless Korean skin looks? The basic secret behind their clear, balanced and smooth skin is religiously following a skincare regime. We frequently talk about balance in our lives. Be it balancing our time, our diets or even our bank balance, with all this we need to balance one more thing. Yes, we need to balance our skin too! 

Did you just say what is a balanced skin? Well, it is when your skin is free from hormonal acne, breakouts and has a soft texture without any blotchy pores or spots. Healthy, clear skin has a perfect water and oil balance that allows skin cells to do their job effectively. Incorporating an effective skincare regime is the first step towards achieving glowing and healthy skin. Well, honestly, too little skincare products can keep your skin dry and too many can be an overload! 

If you haven’t heard about the #Kbeauty trend, it’s time to start layering your skincare as it’s the secret to glowy, cherub-soft and plump skin. Read on to know the low down on layering your skincare products so that your skin gets the full benefits of every enriched product you apply. Well, well, not only this we shall also recommend you some of the essential skincare products by your truly Quench Botanics! 

Let’s take you along with the best skincare routine and products just perfect for you. Take notes, peeps! 

Step 1: Cleanse 

During the night, dead skin cells and oil residue accumulate on our skin. And as said, ‘wipe off slate clean’, well, that’s a good idea even when it comes to cleansing your face. Hence, be it morning or night, start with a cleanser to get rid of that gunk and with this you’ll have a blank canvas for the next step of your skincare routine. Dissolve the daily pollutants and long-wear makeup first with a deep cleansing ‘Mon Cherry Dirt Dissolving Cleansing Balm’ and follow it up with a foam cleanser ‘Mon Cherry Brightening Foam Cleanser' as it will help to get rid of all residue.

Step 2: Exfoliate

Freeing yourself of clogged pores and dead skin cells once or twice a week helps scars fade, skin feels smoother and products get absorbed better. Well, physical exfoliation helps you to clean pores and slough off dead skin cells for visibly smoother and brighter skin. And regular exfoliator will also help your other skincare products absorb effectively.  What better can be other than Mama Cica Instabright Peel Pads. A unique blend of glycolic acid and natural papaya extracts in pre-soaked peeling pads gently exfoliates your skin while giving you a smooth and spotless skin. Yes, yes they are super convenient to use! 

Step 3: Use an essence 

Essences have been an essential part of the K-beauty routine and primary purpose is to flood skin with hydration. They are lightweight and packed with a concentrated blend of hydrating, anti-aging and complexion enhancing ingredients. Trust us, these 2-3 drops make the biggest difference in your skin. Nah, Korean essences are formulated to be super concentrated but they are super light. Mama Cica Intense Oil Control Essence- so hydrating that you can pat in each layer to help maximize absorption. Well, cica, sea buckthorn and peony roots help your skin to hydrate well while enhancing the skin texture and giving you spotless skin instantly!

Step 4: Treat your skin to a serum

Our step 4, treating your skin right! In this step, it’s time to invest in a serum. This step allows you to target your specific skin issues like dark spots, pigmentation, wrinkles and fine lines. Serums have lightweight formulas with a high concentration of vitamins and active ingredients that target your skin concerns and hence get absorbed into your skin at a deeper level. Trust us, within a few days, you’ll start to notice a luminescent glow on your skin! Your treatment should include a blend of hydrating yet nourishing ingredients such as cica, salicylic acid that sinks easily while controlling sebum. And our star product– Chialeader Zit Fix Serum has acne-busting formula that keeps your skin barrier healthy, unclogs pores and soothes damaged skin. 

Pro Tip: Are you worried about dull, tired skin and dark circles? Well, not anymore. Invest in an antioxidant serum with active ingredients such as retinol, aloe vera, green tea and vitamin C that offers a full guarantee to protect your skin well. 

Step 5: Moisturize well

There’s no secret when your skin is hydrated, it GLOWS, meaning, don’t skip your moisturizer. If you have dry skin, invest in a thicker and creamier formula, or a water-based formula if you have acne-prone and oily skin type. Chialeader Oil Control Moisturizer, an ultra-light moisturizer will leave your skin smooth and supple as it comes wrapped with goodness of skin-loving ingredients such as bamboo water and chia seed. Time to say hello to hydrating skin! 

Pro Tip: We all have heard this gazillion times– this last step in your skincare routine is simply non-negotiable. No guesses, we’re talking about sunscreen. And sun protection is an essential step in a Korean skincare routine. 

With the help of this go-to skincare routine, one thing is guaranteed, your skin will feel and look radiant. The results will make all the effort worth doing!