The Secret to Korean Women’s Perfect Faces: How to Get the Glass Skin Effect

You won’t need any “decorative”: the radiance of the face depends above all on the care. “Your skin should look like translucent glass not because of the highlighters, but because of the cleanliness, hydration, and smoothness,” says MD, Dermatologist Claire Chang.

You think it’s impossible? However, experts are sure that any girl can become the owner of a glass skin – for this it is enough to follow the step-by-step approach that is popular in Korea. Here are the steps it includes.

For washing, you must first use a cleansing oil that will remove dirt and sebum, then use a mild water-based gel. The author of the book “Korean Beauty Secrets” Charlotte Cho advises to pay attention to the pH – it should be such that “washing” does not reduce the barrier properties of the skin.

Do you want smooth skin? It is then necessary to regularly remove the layer of dead cells – it is they, according to Cho, which dull the complexion and prevent skincare products from penetrating into the dermis. Exfoliation should be done once or twice a week: Cho advises choosing a chemical that doesn’t require manual scrubbing.

The toner maintains your skin’s pH – just dip a disc in it and wipe your face with it.

You can skip this step if you are short on time. However, if you have the extra 10 minutes, use a sheet mask three times a week to properly moisturize the skin.

Do not confuse it with the tonic! The essence is similar in texture, but aims to brighten, hydrate and nourish the skin, rather than restoring its pH. Cho recommends applying essences with your hands, not cotton balls.

This step can also be skipped, sticking to the bare essentials, but only if you don’t face any issues. “Serums contain concentrated ingredients designed to address specific imperfections, such as fine lines,” says Cho.

This is the most important step in the scheme. As Dr. Chang explains, the choice of remedy depends on the individual characteristics of the skin – for example, thick creams are suitable for owners of dry skin, for oily skin it is better to use light gels.

The skin around the eyes is extremely delicate and thin, so it is on it that the first signs of aging appear. Cho advises choosing products for these areas that contain nourishing and moisturizing ingredients.

Oils are not so much humectants as emollients, creating a barrier that prevents moisture from leaving the skin. Their application, says Dr. Chang, should be at the very end.

If you do skin care before bed, you can finish it with oil. However, if you have to go out, don’t forget sunscreen – it won’t allow ultraviolet rays to damage your skin and pre-age it.