Korean summer skin care. What to take with you on vacation?
Are you going on your dream vacation and don't want to give up on Korean skincare?
You've probably already thought about taking the lightest clothes with you. But let's not forget about our favorite Korean cosmetics.
Our skin is the first to be exposed to heat stroke, so we need to help it recover and protect ourselves from the sun's rays.
However, the need to consider the size of our suitcase as well as the weight of our luggage when traveling by plane is already an issue before the trip itself. However, it is simply not possible to refuse to take care of our skin. So let's prepare our suitcase for the trip so that everything will fit in it. So what do we take with us on the road?
Double cleanse
You may need a cleanser to remove your evening makeup. In addition, your skin tends to produce more sebum in the summer. Therefore, your skin needs to be thoroughly cleansed.
Take a cleansing balm to remove makeup (Pyunkang Yul Deep Clear Cleansing Balm, Heimish All Clean Balm - available in 120 ml and 50 ml). The small volume of 100 ml usually won't take up much space in your suitcase.
As a cleansing gel, a moisturizing and soothing formula is preferred that can relieve redness and irritation caused by sun and sweat (Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Gel Cleanser, Cosrx Pure Fit Cica Cleanser).
Skin exfoliation
Exfoliating your skin should be done with caution, as it removes dead cells but thins the skin's protective barrier.
Summer peeling should be done in the evening and should not be aggressive or frequent. It is better to avoid chemical peeling because of photosensitizing reactions. A light mechanical peel is possible once a week (but also take your skin conditions into consideration).
Sheet masks
It is very convenient to take sheet masks with you in summer travel. They are useful during or after an airplane flight, because the air conditioner in the cabin dries and irritates our skin.
Choose a mask with a soothing effect:
Benton Aloe Soothing Mask soothing sheet mask with aloe.
Heimish Cica Live Ampoule Mask Sheet ampoule moisturizing sheet mask with centella.
Toners
Remember that Korean toners moisturize your skin, moreover, toner is essential to rebalance your skin's acidity. Toners in a small volume: Heimish Refresh Water (available in volumes: 70ml and 250ml), Cosrx Pure Fit Cica Toner (150ml) and Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner (100ml).
Essence or serum?
Serums and essences can be used during the summer for the best skin hydration. An essence will have a lighter texture than a serum. It is best to be guided by your skin condition. For oily and combination skin, an essence will be enough, while dry and normal skin will need more intense moisturizing. Try COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence with snail mucin and Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green tea + Panthenol in summer.
Sunscreen
To protect yourself from the sun while on vacation, be sure to use a sunscreen. Absolute favorites among our buyers are sunscreens from Missha:
Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45/PA+++ sunscreen;
Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF50+/PA++++ sunscreen gel cream.
Taking care of oily skin in the summer can be a real challenge, so specially formulated sun protection for oily skin can handle the issue:
ACCOJE Protective No Sebum Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen for oily skin.
We've taken everything we need to make sure our skin is protected. And now our bags are packed and it's time to hit the road!
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