CRUELTY FREE KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE

Skincare skincare skincare, is it really so important to have a daily skincare routine? I would say yes, skin is the largest organ in the body, right? So obviously, it needs to be taken care of.
Now, I'm not an expert, and my skin is not perfect, but I went to through so many different stages, at some point I didn't care for my skin like at all, cause it was fine anyways, at some point it was such a pain to me, cause I had to fight acne, basically, sometimes I didn't care at all, sometimes I went too overboard with skincare, why I say that? Because I just didn't know better, I probably didn't even read the ingredients before buying stuff, which means way too much harsh stuff used on the skin.
However, through the years, I learnt more and more about it, and now I'm finally at peace with my skin and skin care, even if it breaks out sometimes, it's okay, I know that everything is under control.

Why Korean Skincare Routine? Because I really wanted to try something new and really different from what I was using before, which was only a few products, usually I only used, umm probably like two products in my skincare routine, well, to be honest who am I kidding, I didn't even have such a thing as skincare routine. However, I bought this skincare set from the brand called Klairs and it just makes it so easy to actually have a step by step routine. Oh, and I also include just a simple coconut oil in this routine.
Why I decided to try Klairs products? Well, at first, my friend told me about them, and I wanted to try Korean skincare for quite some time now, so when I realized, that this brand not only has great ingredients, but also is cruelty free, I was like, oh yes I'm so going to try it, and here I am.

Let's get started with the skincare routine steps, shall we?

• REMOVE MAKEUP

This is so important! Actually, even if you didn't wear any makeup that day, don't ever skip this step, why? Because it will help clean off all the dirt and impurities.
For this step, use an oil based cleanser, or an actual oil. I would definitely recommend coconut oil, as it cleans off makeup really well, yeah even waterproof mascara, it also has anti bacterial properties, and of course it's moisturizing.
If using oil sounds weird to you, just give it a try, you'll see how great it works, plus oil actually fights oil, so it's perfect even if you have oily skin.
Wonder how to use it? Massage it all over your face and neck, rinse away, repeat if needed. You can also use a cotton pad if necessary to clean off makeup. 

• CLEANSE YOUR FACE

Once you cleansed your face with oil, it's time for a foam cleanser. It will clean off all the remaining oil and impurities.
Just make sure, that you use a cleanser, that doesn't contain any harsh ingredients, you don't want to irritate your skin, right?
Oh, and if you want to clean your skin really well, I would also recommend trying out a konjac sponge.

• EXFOLIATE (up to twice a week)

Exfoliating is so important if you want to have a smooth, soft skin, seriously, do this at least once a week, and you'll see how soft your skin feels after doing that, as it helps to get rid of all the dead skin cells.
Either buy a gentle facial scrub, or make your own at home, if you don't feel like buying one or making anything, at least scrub your face with some coffee.

• USE A TONER

Wonder why toner is so important? First of all, it balances your skin's pH levels, and secondly it prepares your skin for the following skincare treatments. So, don't skip this step.
Don't forget to use something refreshing, hydrating and gentle on your skin, always check the ingredients.

• BEAUTY SERUM TIME

This step is a skin-perfecting step, if you could say that, as it actually helps repair your skin. Of course, it will also give your skin that extra boost and moisture.

• MOISTURIZE!!!

Want that glowing skin? Moisturizing is the key! Want to keep your skin healthy, protected and hydrated? Don't forget to moisturize every morning and evening.
Of course, find the right moisturizer/cream/lotion for you, depending on your skin type.

• SPF

No, it's not just about not getting too tanned in the sun haha it's about preventing premature aging, seriously, want your skin to stay non wrinkly for a long time? Keep it safe by shielding it with sun protection. Whenever you go outside, remember that.

• EXTRAS

If just moisturizer is not enough, you could also use a separate cream for the eye area, and on the days when you're feeling like your skin needs that extra help, use a sheet mask, or a sleeping pack.

Okay, so this is my skincare routine at the moment. Before I practically only used coconut oil, I cleansed my face with it, then moisturized it with it, as I thought the less the better. However, I decided to give this kind of skincare a chance and I'm more than happy with it. Now I'd rather say, more skincare products, less makeup.

What is your skincare routine like at the moment? And do you think it's important? Let me know if you have any great tips!

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GLOWING CLEAR SKIN

IT'S ALL ABOUT WATER

Water water water, don't forget to drink enough liquids during the day, it is recommended to have at least 2 liters a day, which might be quite difficult, but you can make it easier by adding lemon, cucumber or berries to your water. You can also drink tea, herbal tea, green tea, they're all good for you and your skin. I have to admit, I find it quite difficult to drink that much in one day, but I try! and so should you, as it will definitely help your skin glow. Oh, and of course, liquids like coke, sprite, pepsi or anything like that doesn't count, as it's bad for you and your skin.

KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM YOUR FACE

Try not to pick any spots, or black heads or anything like that, as it might lead to scars and damaged skin cells, and it might actually cause even more spots, so try to be kind to your skin, and it will thank you. But if you really can't keep your hands off of your face, and really want to squeeze the spots, then at least be really careful, and gentle and of course use an antiseptic to prevent any infections.

ALWAYS WASH YOUR FACE

You have to ALWAYS clean your makeup off, doesn't matter how lazy, tired or maybe drunk you are, I know sometimes it might be difficult(yeah I'm guilty of sometimes not doing it, but very very rarely), but it will be better for your skin. Okay, so cleaning off your makeup is one thing, but then there's another important thing: having a skincare routine. My skin looks so much better if I actually take time to clean it properly every morning and every evening, even if I wasn't wearing any makeup that day, it's still important to clean it, as that will help you balance your skin, and get rid of all the oils.

TREAT YOUR SKIN EVERY WEEK

At least once a week you should exfoliate your skin, and treat it with a face mask, you may not have time to do this often, but you should definitely pamper your skin at least once a week, whenever you have time, So, why exfoliate? it will remove dead skin cells, it will freshen up and renew your skin. To do that you can use any facial scrub, that suits your skin, to me, the best scrub ever is just plain coffee, or coffee mixed with coconut oil. Once you exfoliate your skin, I would recommend a face mask after that, as it will feed your skin, you can buy so many different face masks, or you can make one yourself, that's what I prefer to do.

OILS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN

If you haven't tried using any oils as skincare products, then you definitely should. Oils will actually help you balance, hydrate and moisturize your skin. Coconut oil is my absolute favorite, I use it as a makeup cleanser, and just facial cleanser in general, and I also use it as a moisturizer, and it works really well, also that way, you know, that you're not using any harsh ingredients on your skin,just a simple oil.

What are your top tips on having clear skin?

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