Many people mistakenly think that Asians are naturally rewarded with "porcelain" skin - light, without freckles and spots, acne and wrinkles. And so Korean women and Chinese women remain almost until old age. Believe me, this is not so. Everyone has problem skin, and Asians are no exception. They just know some historically transmitted by women to each other secrets of care, in which even problem skin looks great. These national secrets formed the basis of Korean cosmetics designed for skin with severe problems.
Advantages and disadvantages
Korean cosmetics has become popular among European women not so long ago. At first, Asian brands were treated with obvious suspicion, and even the line of funds for problematic skin was completely frightened by its unprecedented ingredients with unfamiliar outlandish names.
There was even a myth that Korean cosmetics were not suitable for Europeans due to the difference in the structure of the skin. Experts quickly denied it, confirming that the skin is the same for everyone, racial differences have nothing to do with it.
Cosmetics from Korea have gradually, slowly and confidently won their niche, and now many products from Asia belong to the "luxury" class. The main advantage of the brands of cosmetics from Korea helped to achieve this. It lies in the fact that the composition is almost completely natural.
Asians have historically disliked surrogate foods, ingredients, and chemical additives. Let their cream not smell so delicious like any other, but it will be really natural. For problematic skin, this is the main argument, since acne and facial wrinkles cannot be corrected with perfume fragrances.
Korean cosmetics goes through several stages of clinical control and a thorough safety check. This is another advantage. It is non-toxic and everything that can complicate the condition of problem skin is replaced with natural components in it.
Another plus is thoughtful, convenient, modest and practical packaging and economical consumption. Jars of cream, according to reviews, are enough for a long time. Cosmetics from Korea for problematic skin is considered highly effective.
Manufacturers, unlike their European counterparts, are not greedy - they generously produce whole sets of mini-packages, probes, which make it possible to get acquainted with the product line, test it on yourself and form a personal opinion.
A significant lack of funds for problem skin from Korea can be considered cost. Most brands offer luxury cosmetics, and therefore its price is high. Another minus is the difficulty of buying. Delivery from online stores is not always of high quality and fast, often in order to buy an original product you have to place an order on the manufacturer’s website, and for this you need to have a bank card and at least speak English in the bud.
By cons include linguistic design of packaging. It can be almost impossible for Europeans to read the composition, since it is described, although in detail, in Korean, and units own it.
Given the luxury and considerable cost of funds for problem skin from Korea, this cosmetics is a tidbit for scammers of all stripes, it is often faked, and each person has a chance instead of a useful and effective means to buy a crude and harmful fake, which will only exacerbate the existing problems.
Description of species
Skin care products for problematic facial skin (oily, with expanded pores, acne, too dry and vulnerable, prone to allergies) in Korea usually has several of the most common forms and types. Very popular are spots and balms for spot application only to the affected areas of the epidermis. Balms do not cause questions, but with spots it is not so simple. If these are single-phase spots, then you get one bottle, the contents of which are recommended for application.
Two-phase spots are in the form of two bottles, the contents of which must either be mixed before application, or applied alternately. The most popular products of this type are Mizon Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot, Ciracle Anti-blemish Spot A-Sol and Mizon Acence Tea Tree Tock Blemish Spot.
The second most popular remedies for problem skin in the variety of Korean cosmetics are patches. This is an option for ladies who do not have much free time for multi-stage care. On the run it is very convenient to take a small sticker with healing impregnation and fix it on the spot of a pimple that suddenly appeared. The composition of the impregnations is very similar to the spots, but the effectiveness of these agents is slightly lower, since the proportion of substances in them is lower.
If skin problems are minor, patches can help solve them.
The following are numerous lines of moisturizers, oxygen and acid foams, masks, creams. It often seems strange to Europeans to moisturize oily skin. But Koreans are right - and this type of skin also needs moisturizing and cleansing. In this, creams with a gel texture, with antiseptics and a healing effect come to the rescue. One of the most popular is Holika Holika Skin & AC MILD Sebum - X Mirror Cream.
Another kind of Korean cosmetics deserves attention - alginate masks. They are different, but 1 component unites them - alginate acid, which Koreans get from brown algae. It perfectly controls the release of sebum by the sebaceous glands, relieves inflammation, and helps to cleanse, moisturize the skin and heal wounds. The best products are AC Control Modeling Mask, Charcoal Modeling Mask or Centella Modeling Mask.
Rating of popular brands and their means
Top best Korean remedies for problem skin is based on the feedback of Russians. It includes funds of various types and types.
- Mask Skin House Ginseng Nourishing Top Coat Pack. A remedy that cares for problem skin at night.Its application before bedtime helps relieve puffiness, make the skin healthier, remove unpleasant circles under the eyes.
- Mizon Snail Repair Perfect Cream. Cream based on snail secret, which is extracted from the mucus of snails. Recommended for oily, combination skin prone to dark spots and acne.
- Tomatox White Magic mask by Tony Moly. An effective cleanser for skin prone to erythema, redness, dryness, peeling. Eliminates redness, may be the first stage of care before applying decorative cosmetics.
- Au Ginseng by Erborian. This tool is positioned as an elixir and it is not far from the truth. Suitable for the daily care of problem skin, to prevent problems, and can also be used as a foundation before applying makeup.
Egg Pore by Tony Moly. An egg-shaped product with which you can quickly and efficiently clean pores. Inside contains a balm that is applied to black dots. After a few minutes of waiting, the contents of the pores come out. Owners of problem oily skin can perform this not very aesthetic, but rather effective procedure once a week.
- Bergamo. Serum with snake peptides is suitable for women who have problem skin. The effect is not limited to recovery. It is also anti-aging, tonic.
Aha 8% Peeling Serum. Means for dealing with black spots and too clear pigmentation areas.
Propolis Energy Ampule. Emulsion based on propolis gel texture. Suitable for vulnerable skin with redness. Evens skin color, eliminates areas of inflammation.
- Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam (3 in 1). This is a foam for washing, which is worth paying attention to ladies with problem skin. It contains microscopic granules of soda, which contributes to a deeper cleansing of pores.
- Etude House Black Charcoal Chin Pack. Patches to eliminate black dots. The use is very simple - paste the patches, and after a quarter of an hour remove along with the contents of the pores, which we usually call black dots.
Laneige. Oil for removing makeup from problem and "difficult" skin. It consists of a mixture of grape, coconut and almond oils, extracts of medicinal plants are introduced into the composition.
Elizavecca. This is a cleansing mask that not only frees the skin from acne and clogged pores, but also has a lifting effect. Procedures with its help can be carried out 1-2 times a week.
How to choose?
The choice of Korean cosmetics for problem skin should begin with a visit to a dermatologist or cosmetologist. This is important for determining the scope of existing problems. The doctor must accurately describe the type of skin and the necessary requirements for a cosmetic care product. After that, it is worth exploring the line of funds from different manufacturers from Korea, to find those that match the doctor's recommendations.
In order to avoid acquiring a fake, buy the right product only from the manufacturer or official representative, which is listed in the list of official partners on the manufacturer’s website.
If the skin is problematic, it is worth taking cosmetics immediately with a set - a means for cleansing, moisturizing, solving the main problem (dots, acne or dryness, redness or too bright pigmentation), as well as a means for washing and removing makeup. In this case, it is better to take a set of one brand, it is not worth combining different brands.
Start using trial procedures - apply a small amount of funds, be sure to evaluate the result. If an allergic reaction or an undesirable effect occurs, it is worth stopping use and seek the advice of a doctor.
Review Reviews
According to Russians, Korean cosmetics for problem skin care has a pronounced effect sometimes even after just a few uses. Descriptions of an allergy or a negative reaction of the skin to it are very rare. However, most of our compatriots are sure that if you have problem skin, you cannot solve the situation with cosmetics alone.Proper nutrition, lack of stress and negative effects on the skin, as well as an adequate drinking regimen are needed to help the skin not only from the outside, but also from the inside.
An overview of Korean cosmetics for oily and problematic skin, see below.
