What is essence?
Essence is a concentrated formula used as an extra step in your skin care routine. It is light and has a watery texture, which penetrates quickly into the skin and provides in-depth moisture and nourishment. Essence as part of the skin care routine has become a popular trend in recent years, especially in Asian countries, where it is considered one of the most important steps in effective skin care.
Essence water or essence water, as it is also called, is a product that can have many different benefits for your skin. It can help improve skin elasticity and firmness as well as increase skin moisture levels and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, essence can also help you to calm and soothe the skin, reduce redness and give a more even and radiant skin.
How do you use essence ?
Essence is usually used after cleansing and toning, but before serum and cream. You can use essence by applying a few drops in your hands and then gently apply it to the face and neck with light pressure until it is fully absorbed into the skin.
When choosing an essence, it is important to consider your skin type and your specific needs. If you have dry skin , you should choose an essence that is moisturizing and nourishing with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or aloe vera . If you have oily or combination skin, you should choose an essence that can help control the oil level in your skin. Here it would be advantageous to choose an essence with ingredients such as green tea or niacinamide .
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