How to Layer Serums
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Skincare is unique to skin type, and each routine will reflect those specific needs. The skincare community is saturated with many products and methods it can become challenging to create a routine unique for you. There are two ways to go about a skincare routine: the North American or Korean procedure. Both methods are effective, but it is also why there needs to be more clarity about how to use products.
Determining Your Method
Understanding how to layer your skincare is also having a grasp on which skincare method works best for you. The North American skin care method values efficiency and has created products that cover multiple needs simultaneously, resulting in outcomes that function as a 2-in-one. On the other hand, the Korean approach tends to have numerous steps to address various problems with skincare. In doing so, the routine will mimic the target needs and can create longer-lasting results. For the most part, having a balanced skincare routine requires having a balance in understanding what is receptive to your skin and being strategic in your use.
How to Layer Using the North American Method
Since this method tackles many skin issues at once, from my experience, it works best when adding supportive products for a desired effect. If the goal is to moisturize, apply any humectants after washing your face (leaving it damp) and use the slugging method at night. This will be especially effective paired with every other night as an exfoliator night and then sealing the skin with moisture. This will create a balance of purging and building the cell barrier regularly however if your skin is sensitive and has any disturbances. Spot-treating specific areas during the exfoliation nights will help maintain skin clarity.
How to Layer Using the Korean Method
The best way to explain layering skincare after cleansing is to give the skin what it needs first. This has many steps because of how focus-based it is. For example, it is best to dedicate a day to a particular purpose when using these products. During the week, one day will focus on using retinol, the next moisture, and the subsequent exfoliation. The products used will all be geared for those specific purposes and strategically applied. When layering, it is always best to apply the needed product first. This is because when the skin is freshly cleansed, it will absorb the initial layers the best. As for blemishes, they have the industry’s best products that work specifically when spot treating.
Nothing Beats Gut Health
Although having a consistent routine, it’s also important to remember that skin is an organ. Specifically, it’s your gut turned inside out. Many studies show the relationship between the gut and mental/skin health. Creating a healthy gut microbiome will also be the most substantial base for glowing skin. To truly glow isn’t something a product can give you. It results from finding balance within your internal gut health. Again, this balance will be unique to everyone because everybody has different needs. The importance lies in prioritizing balance in gut health to see the external benefits.
Conclusion
To maintain the health of your skin, both methods share the same goal regardless of the North American or Korean skincare method. Nevertheless, the best skin care routines are the routines that know how to be strategic about building the skin barrier and purging it. Implementing that into your skincare method will be a game changer on top of cultivating a healthy gut.
