Have you ever heard of Korean glass skin? Korean glass skin refers to skin that looks as clear, radiant, and smooth as glass. It is a skin condition where facial pores are barely visible and the face appears fully hydrated and dewy. This skincare concept originated from South Korea’s K-beauty trend. The Korean beauty routine focuses on making skin hydrated, clear, and naturally glowing, which is why it is called Korean glass skin.
During the summer season, sweat, dust, sun, and oil can damage the skin, making the face look dull and sticky. In such conditions, the Korean glass skin routine deeply cleanses, hydrates, and adds glow to your skin. If followed correctly every day, the skin gradually starts to look naturally radiant and healthy. Let’s learn about double cleansing, gentle exfoliation, hydrating toner, oil-free moisturizer, and sunscreen:
Double cleansing is a very essential step in Korean skincare, where the face is cleansed twice in different ways so that the skin can be thoroughly and deeply cleaned.
Step 1: First, remove sunscreen and makeup with an oil-based cleanser.
Step 2: Then, wash away sweat and dirt from the face with a water-based or foam cleanser.
Gentle Exfoliation
Gentle exfoliation means removing dead skin cells accumulated on the skin’s surface in a very mild and safe way, so that the skin looks clean, soft, and radiant. Exfoliate your face 2-3 times a week to remove dead skin. You can use a rice flour scrub at home.
Hydrating Toner
A hydrating toner is a light liquid skincare product that instantly provides moisture to the skin and makes it fresh, soft, and balanced. It is a very important part of the Korean glass skin routine. In summer, it is especially beneficial as it provides relief to skin dried out by sweat and sun. Use toner after washing your face. Instead of a cotton pad, apply it by patting it on with your hands. At home, you can use rose water as a toner.
Oil-Free Moisturizer
In summer, use a gel-based or water-based moisturizer instead of heavy creams so that the skin doesn’t feel sticky. An oil-free moisturizer is a light skincare product that does not contain heavy oils. It provides moisture to the skin, keeping it soft and hydrated without feeling greasy.
Sunscreen is a skincare product that protects the skin from the sun’s harmful rays. It keeps your skin safe from tanning, wrinkles, and dark spots. Apply it at the end of your face routine (after moisturizer), use an amount equal to two fingers for the face, neck, and ears, and reapply every 3–4 hours.
