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Discover your skin type

SKIN TYPES

There are basically 5 types of skin:
  • fat
  • mixed
  • normal
  • dry or dehydrated
  • sensitive
Knowing your skin type can help you choose the right products that Korean Cosmetics offers to treat your skin correctly.
Below you will find the main characteristics according to skin type:

Oily skin

It is characterized by shiny skin, especially in the T zone (forehead and nose). Visible pores and blackheads due to excessive sebum production.

  • Excess sebum (fat) production
  • Large follicles
  • Open, large and dilated pores
  • With a tendency to blemishes, blackheads and pimples
  • Greasy texture to the touch
  • May cause acne problems
  • Expression lines and wrinkles less visible than in other skin types

How to treat oily skin:

  • Cleanse your face in the morning and at night to prevent sebum from accumulating
  • Exfoliate once a week and try using a gel scrub.
  • Try not to touch the pimples or blackheads, you will only cause more to appear.
  • Choose a moisturizer suitable for oily skin
  • Try to avoid products that contain oils in their composition

Discover the best selection of Natural Korean Cosmetics products for oily skin.

Mixed skin

This skin is characterized by having oilier areas in the T zone (forehead and nose) as well as drier areas on the cheeks.

  • Visible pores in the T zone
  • Oily areas and areas that are dry to the touch
  • Tendency to have pimples and blackheads in the T zone
  • The rest of the face will have a matte texture to the touch.
  • Skin somewhat thicker than normal skin

How to treat combination skin:

  • Facial cleansing in the morning and evening with warm or lukewarm water
  • Make circular upward movements, massaging around the face and avoiding the eye contour area.
  • Always use a toner to balance your skin
  • Opt for a special moisturizing cream for combination skin that hydrates the driest areas and controls shine and oil.
  • Exfoliate your skin once a week

Discover our special Natural Korean Cosmetics kits for combination skin.

See Natural Korean Cosmetics products for combination skin.

normal skin

It is characterized by balanced skin, with a uniform tone and soft texture. If you have this type of skin you are in luck although you will need to give appropriate care to maintain this balance.

  • It does not present pimples or blackheads, it does not normally suffer from impurities
  • Smooth skin with a pink and uniform tone
  • To the touch it has a velvety texture

How to treat normal skin:

  • Facial cleansing in the morning and evening
  • Exfoliate your skin once a week or every 10 days
  • Choose a moisturizing cream that is not too aggressive to keep the skin soft and restore the oil content

See Natural Korean Cosmetics products for normal skin.

Dry Skin

This type of skin is characterized by producing less sebum than normal skin. It is a type of skin that requires special care since it tends to age quickly.

  • Very thin skin
  • With a tendency to flake
  • Duller and more fragile in appearance
  • Very sensitive to irritation
  • It may present redness and is rough to the touch.
  • invisible pores
  • Premature aging presenting expression lines
  • The skin may become itchy and tight.
  • It is usually a type of skin that is very sensitive to external aggressions such as the sun, dust or pollution.

How to treat dry skin:

  • Daily facial cleansing with warm or lukewarm water
  • Try using oil cleansers
  • Avoid products that contain alcohol, which can dry out the skin more.
  • Add a Serum to your facial routine to provide extra hydration
  • Exfoliate your skin every 15 days
  • Always use sunscreen, both in summer and winter
  • Moisturizes the skin morning and night
  • Avoid abrasive products

Discover our special Natural Korean Cosmetics kits for dry skin.

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Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin requires a lot of pampering and special care and is characterized by being very thin, transparent and fragile.

  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Continuously irritated and red
  • Feeling of oppression and heat
  • Dryness
  • Peeling
  • Prone to allergies
  • Discomfort and discomfort

How to treat sensitive skin:

  • Protects the skin against sun exposure and extreme temperature changes
  • Avoid products that contain perfumes, alcohol or soap (these substances are aggressive for this type of skin)
  • Use calming toners
  • Choose a moisturizer for sensitive skin and sunscreen
  • Facial cleansing in the morning and at night with a light massage to promote hydration and protect the skin
  • Be consistent in your beauty routine and apply products gently
  • Eye contour: since the skin is thinner, use specific and nutritious products to increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
  • Small massages help strengthen the skin

Discover our special Natural Korean Cosmetics kits for sensitive skin.

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