Korean summer skincare: which products to choose?

As the temperature rises, not only do we start to dress lighter, our skin also requires different treatment. South Korea is characterized by a hot and humid climate, summer is the rainy season, in fact Korean skincare for the summer focuses on hydration, sun protection and lightness to adapt to the heat and humidity. Here is a simple routine suitable for the summer months:

Lightweight cleaner

It is not true that if you don't wear make-up then there is no need to cleanse your skin: smog, cream residues, dust and sweat must always be washed away from the face.

Moisturizing toner or essence

Toner and hydrating essences are a step that is often skipped, perhaps because many people don't know their benefits. Let's start by saying that obviously one does not replace the other because their functionality is different:

• the facial toner is used to rebalance the pH of the skin after cleansing and to remove any detergent residues or impurities.
• The essence, on the other hand, deeply hydrates and prepares the skin to better receive subsequent treatments, improving the penetration of the active ingredients.

You can choose one of the two for a touch of freshness and extra hydration.

Serum

Opt for a light serum with ingredients such as vitamin C or hyaluronic acid to hydrate and protect the skin: on really hot days there are those who choose to apply a nourishing serum instead of face cream and move on to the most important step of all, which is...

Sunscreen

The most important step! Using a broad-spectrum and light sunscreen allows us not to "nullify" the steps taken previously. To avoid the piling effect with other products, let it dry well before applying make-up.

Optional

Moisturizing mist

During the day, using a facial mist helps refresh and hydrate your skin.