Entering the world of AU Beauty Bazaar is similar to the entrance into the skincare fairyland. You look anywhere and there are shelves full of Korean beauty products and all claim to give you smooth, radiant, and youthful skin. What’s the secret? It is, however, not magic, a bit of patience, science, and tradition. All Korean beauty products concern feeding the skin with the finest ingredients and properly designed a routine. Such products are not only temporary solutions. They are about keeping and enhancing the health of your skin internally.

Probably one of the most advantages of Korean skincare is that it has concentrated on natural ingredients that make a splash. We are discussing ginseng, green tea, and snail mucin, which do not sound very natural, but centuries of use in Korean medicine can prove their usefulness. An example is snail mucin. It aids in the restoration of skin cells which reduces scarring and fine lines. It is filled with proteins and antioxidants which stimulate the skin to heal itself. And who does not want his or her skin to Nature heal As he sleeps?

However, it is not only the ingredients that make Korean skincare so special. It is the usage of the products. The Korean skincare ritual is not about a simple slapping on of a cream and then leaving, but all about the layering. This may be a multi-step process that may seem daunting at the outset but is not that complicated. You begin with a mild oil cleanser to take away makeup, then proceed to use a water-soluble cleanser after which you use a toner to regulate the pH of the skin. The following is an essence to moisturize, a serum to address particular problems (dark spots, fine lines, etc.), and, lastly, a moisturizer to seal it all in. The steps are a continuation of each other, in such a way that your skin takes in all the advantage of each product.

Prevention is also a significant element of Korean beauty, and sunscreen is a significant component of it. Koreans never leave without sunscreen- not only during the summer season, but throughout the year. The clincher here is that Korean sunscreens are not greasy, light and do not leave a trace on the skin. No more chalky white residue. They are hydrating and UV protective and feel like a second skin. No wonder the Korean method of sunscreen has been sweeping the beauty industry.

And lastly the fun of Korean beauty. It is not only about covering the skin with creams; it is about the pleasure. These products are usually packaged in adorable and colorful packaging which makes you desire to wear them. The sheet masks? Pure joy. They are entertaining, productive and provide a mini session of self-care each time. And when your skin is beginning to look brighter, smooth and clear, the fun is so worth it. It is not work with the Korean beauty, but a delight in skincare.