Skip-care skin care routine

Skip-care is a skincare trend that has taken the beauty world by storm for a while now. It is a Korean beauty inspired technique that focuses on simplifying your skin care routine by skipping steps and using multi-purpose products. This skin minimalistic approach will save time, money and reduces the risk of skin irritation caused by the overuse of certain products or combinations.

Skip-care is rooted in the Korean beauty philosophy of ‘less is more’. The skincare industry in South Korea is one of the most innovative and advanced in the world, and they have been leading the way when it comes to skincare trends. The Korean beauty industry is famous for their 10-step skincare routine, which is aimed at improving overall skin health and beauty. However, this long and high-maintenance routine is not for everyone, and this is where skip-care comes in as an alternative approach. It aims to simplify the routine and accessible to people who do not have the time or resources to devote to a lengthy skincare routine.

Skip-care steps:

1. Cleanse: Start by cleansing your skin to remove any dirt, oil, or makeup from your face.
2. Tone: Use a hydrating toner that both re-balances the pH of your skin and preps the skin for the following steps. (There is an all-in-one toning cleanser)
3. Treat: Apply a serum that targets specific skin concerns that you might have (for example hyaluronic acid serum for hydration and wrinkle reduction)
4. Care + Protect: Use a moisturising care product (day care with SPF + anti-oxidants) enriched with ingredients that your skin needs

If you want to go very minimal, you could combine cleanse and tone by using an all-in-one toning cleanser, skip the "treat" step and your skip-care routine is reduced to 2 steps only.

Con's:

1. Not recommended if you have specific skin concerns that require more attention and specific treatments.
2. May not provide the same level of visible results as a full skincare routine.

A benefit on top of saving time, money and reducing the risk of irritation is that by simplifying and streamlining your routine, you probably increase compliance. The best skin care routine is still the one you actually adhere to. 

Take care

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