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You don?t need us to tell you that the Korean skin care craze is major. You just need to take a look at any department store counter or drugstore aisle. Even Western beauty brands are being inspired by K-beauty and developing their own ranges based off of its principles.
If you’re curious about Korean beauty and have begun researching it, you’ll know that there’s a lot more to a traditional Korean skin care regimen than your usual routine ? about 10 steps more. There are many products ? like milk peels, essences and ampoules ? that don?t fit into your typical cleanse, tone and moisturize routine.
If you?re feeling overwhelmed by all the Korean skin care options or you?ve tried products but aren’t sure whether you?re really doing the routine right, we asked experts for tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and how to get the most out of your products. Not Cleansing Thoroughly
Charlotte Cho, co-founder of popular Korean beauty site Soko Glam and editor-in-chief of The Klog, says that the biggest mistake people make is failing to realize how essential cleansing is. That doesn’t simply mean rubbing your face with a cleansing wipe and calling it a day. It usually means double cleansing. Cho explains, “With all the dirt and impurities in the air, it is so important to make sure your skin is being cleansed, not only from dirt in the air, but also the oil that skin produces throughout the day.”
“An oil-based c...