Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of Korean skincare!
One of the most important parts of your routine is essence, a product that many people don't know about.
The purpose is to add hydration to your skin and let the other products absorb easily. If you've ever struggled with your skincare routine in the past, essence might be just what you need to get everything working effectively for you!
What is essence?
Essence is a popular component of Korean skincare routines. They are known to be light, moisturizing and nourishing. They work to add moisture to the skin without clogging pores or feeling greasy. In fact, essence can be used by all skin types - even oily or acne-prone skin!
It's like a serum, but more watery.
Essences are thinner than serums, but have high concentrations of moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin (the main ingredient in most essences).
Why use an essence?
Essence is designed to provide moisture and nourishment to the skin. It also helps other products absorb better into your skin, meaning your serum and moisturizer will work more effectively to get this step in place.
What should I look for in an essence?
When you buy an essence, there are a few things you should consider.
- Look for an essence that is specially formulated to suit your skin type. Some essences contain hyaluronic acid and peptides, which can help with anti-aging. If you have oily skin or are prone to acne, look for those with green tea or niacinamide (which reduces excess sebum production and relieves redness). If you have dry skin, look for an essence that contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides (a type of lipid). In general, if the product is specially formulated to treat a specific problem area (like wrinkles or redness), then that's a good sign!
- Look for essences with high concentrations of active ingredients such as antioxidants and vitamin C – they act as anti-aging by neutralizing free radicals caused by pollution or UV rays; they also lighten dull complexions by evening out skin tone so skin looks fresher and brighter!
Here are some general tips to use essence correctly?
Essence is meant to be used after toners and before serums.
Here's how you do it:
- Use your toner, then move on to your essence.
- Follow up with serum and wait for it to absorb into your skin before applying moisturizer.
Moisturizer is the last step in your skincare routine and should be applied last. It hydrates your skin and helps lock in all the benefits of the products you used before it.
If you have oily skin, you can use a light moisturizer that doesn't clog pores. If your skin is dry, consider using a more hydrating formula with ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
Like serums and ampoules, essences are a great addition to your skin care routine.
Essence is a vital part of any Korean skincare routine, but it can be confusing to understand what it is and why it's so important.
The best way to explain essence is by comparing it to toner - it has similar functions, but the ingredients in each product make them unique.
Essence contains high levels of natural extracts such as hyaluronic acid or amino acids that help hydrate your skin from within. Essence also contains antioxidants that can slow down the aging process by fighting free radicals.
