Korean Moisturizers: Reasons Behind The Sudden Hype Of K-Beauty

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Unless you’re an absolute minimalist that does not subscribe to any kinds of cosmetics, it is pretty hard to ignore the wave of attention K-beauty has attracted in the last two years. K-beauty refers to Korean beauty, where the small but significant country, South Korea has introduced the world to the secret of the age defying beauty of their people. If you watch Korean drama or music, or have even heard about it, you may know that celebrities are known for their flawless skin texture. 

The west has obsessed over their ultra delicate but clear features so much so that the term, glass skin is a well-known term now. So what is the secret of their ageless and beautiful skin? Koreans have a rigorous skincare routine that consists of nine to eleven steps that they follow religiously. One of the most essential parts of their routine involves moisturizing. So what makes K-beauty moisturizers different? Let’s find out in this blog!

1. Natural Ingredients: These products  have different benefits for different skin types, but one thing all Korean moisturizer brands have in common is that their base is made up of several natural ingredients like aloe vera, ginseng extracts, lotus, rice water and more. Since these moisturizers have so many natural extract infusions, the effect on your skin is felt immediately. 

2. Collagen Intensive: You’ll notice that the secret behind glass skin is to reduce fine lines. Collagen peptides in Korean moisturizers will keep your skin feeling fresh and plump while fine lines are diminished dramatically. Collagen is naturally built in our bodies, however, free radicals and stress can affect collagen production. Korean products not only are rich in collagen, but also promote the production of collagen under your skin to keep your facial muscles looking tight.

3. Hydrating Care: apart from collagen, what protects your face from the harmful effects of sunlight, pollution and stress is regular hydration. You will notice that dehydrated skin looks dull and patchy; Korean moisturizers remedy this problem by breathing new life into your skin by keeping it well hydrated, thanks to natural acids like hyaluronic acid along with vitamin E to protect your skin’s moisture barrier and prevent any water loss.

4. Exfoliating Agents: One of the basic things to focus on while working on getting glass skin is to keep your skin clean and pores unclogged. Dead skin cells accumulate over the surface rapidly, leading to whiteheads, blackheads and acne breakouts if not cared for. Several moisturizing creams are infused with salicylic acid, AHA, BHA, or niacinamide to increase the cell turnover rate to reveal clear skin from underneath and remove any excessive oils and dirt from clogged pores. 

Wrapping Up

There is a Korean moisturizer for each skin type and concern, but our personal favorite is the one that has some form of retinol to help with reducing breakouts and signs of ageing. Make sure to watch user reviews and check the ingredient list before purchasing any cosmetics to make sure you’re not allergic to any inclusions.

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