Best Korean Skincare Routine for Mature Skin

Best Korean Skincare Routine for Mature Skin

No matter your age, taking care of your skin should never go out of fashion, especially when it comes to aging or mature skin.

Between ages 25-30, the metabolism of your cells will start to slow down, meaning your skin will lose elasticity and the ability to retain moisture. So basically, as soon as your acne starts to calm down from your teenage years, you're going to have to start worrying about fine-lines and aging skin, right?

Well, not exactly. Mature skin doesn't necessarily mean bad skin. It just means that you'll have to go about your skin differently, targeting products with anti-aging properties and more moisture. As your skin changes, so should your skincare routine. And that's okay. We're here to help you find your next best mature skin finds to help maintain your natural glow for years to come.

And because we're completely in awe of the glowing mature skin of our favorite Korean celebrities, we've chosen to show you our top K-beauty products for anti-aging.

So, without further adieu, here is our favorite Korean skincare routine for mature skin.

1. Oil Cleanser

Step 1: Remove Makeup and Sunscreen

The first step of any skincare routine should be cleansing. You want to clear off any makeup, sunscreen, and other oil-based products from your face. We suggest using a gentle oil or balm cleanser.

Try:

• Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

• The Face Shop Facial Cleanser

2. Foaming Cleanser

Step 2: Remove Everything Else

After you're done rinsing your oil-based cleanser as part of the double cleansing method, make sure to wash your face with a water-based cleanser to remove dirt and sweat from your face. Again, the key is to avoid drying out your skin, so make sure to use a gentle cleanser.

Try:

• Neogen Blueberry Real Fresh Cleansing Foam

• Mizon Snail Repairing Foam Cleanser

3. Exfoliate

Step 3: Remove Dead Skin Cells

Because your cell turnover rate slows down as you age, you need to make sure to exfoliate. Pick something gentle that leaves your skin soft and hydrated.

Try:

• Neogen Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine

• Skinfoood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

4. Toner

Step 4: Prep Skin with Hydrating Toner

Please note that we said hydrating toner. Do not use a harsh toner with alcohol, which is typical in American toners.

You want to ensure that your skin soaks up all the hydration it can, so the toner will help balance the pH of your skin as well as maintaining your skin's moisture barrier. Look for toners with anti-aging properties and antioxidants.

Try:

• Missha Time Revolution Clear Toner

• Etude House Moistfull Collagen Facial Toner

5. Essence

Step 5: Target Mature Skin Concerns on a Cellular Level

Here is where you can really start to experiment and look for what actually works for your skin. Choose an essence that targets your mature skin concerns like fine lines, lost of elasticity, or brightening.

Try:

• Missha Time Revolution The First Intensive Moist Treatment Essence

• Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Essence

6. Treatment

Step 6: Target MORE with Ampoules, Serums, and Boosters

Now, here is where the "magic" happens. Treatments, such as ampoules, are essentially more concentrated essences. Like the essence step, this will totally depend on your skin preferences and needs. They should target issues such as dullness and fine lines for youthful-looking skin.

Try:

• Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule

• Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum

• Time Stop Collagen Ampoule

7. Face Mask

Step 7: Treat Yourself to Even More Moisture

This step isn't needed every evening, people typically apply face masks between 2-7 times a week. Because face masks can target any concern, this is another one where you will want to experiment to find your perfect match. However, just make sure to stick with masks that are anti-aging and moisturizing.

Try:

• Benton Snail Bee High Content Mask Pack

• Leaders Lifting Recovery Mask

• Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Gold Eye Gel Patch

8. Eye Cream

Step 8: Remember Your Eyes

Your eyes can age you dramatically, so make sure to remember to care for them, too. The skin surrounding your eyes is delicate and wrinkles can easily form there. So, look for something hydrating and filled with anti-aging properties. Just make sure that whatever you choose does not irritate your eyes.

Try:

• Benton Fermentation Eye Cream

• Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream

9. Cream Moisturizer

Step 9: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!

This is your last step in the evening or your second-to-last step during the daytime. A moisturizer locks in your moisture barrier. For mature skin, we recommend sticking with creams for extra hydration.

Try:

• Mizon Black All in One Snail Repair Cream

• Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream

• AmorePacific Time Response Skin Reserve Cream

10. Sunscreen

Step 10: Protect Your Skin From the Sun

SPF is the most important step of your daily skincare routine, whether or not you have mature skin. It protects your skin from the UVA and UVB rays that are likely one of the causes of your wrinkles and age spots. So, when the sun is out, make sure to apply sunscreen. We cannot stress that enough.

Try:

• MISSHA All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk

• Neogen Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Sunscreen

As you can see, there are tons of products to help you maintain your best mature skin. You might have to do some experimenting, but that's exactly why we love Korean and Asian skincare products. They give you the opportunity to customize your routine, from the ingredients you include to how many steps you choose to have.

That being said, the openness can also be a bit overwhelming at times. If you couldn't find something you love, here are some ingredients to look out for when choosing skincare for mature and aging.

• Retinol (vitamin A): Increase cell turnover, decreases collagen breakdown
• Vitamin C: Antioxidant to reduce brown spots and age spots
• Vitamin E: Antioxidant for wrinkles and fine lines

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