Part 1, is about the history of Korean beauty trends and how it became a global phenomenon. We also discussed how and why it easily penetrated the Philippine market and how it fared against the established Western beauty standards.
This article will delve deeper into the advantages of Korean beauty products, as well as the disadvantages of using these trends on Filipino skin.
The Plus: Korean Beauty Trends Prevent Skin Aging
While conventional beauty trends promise to cure the signs of skin aging, South Korean dermatologists instead focus on preventing skin aging. Korean beauty products are made from natural ingredients such as antioxidants and plant extracts that protect the skin from skin aging molecules.
These ingredients also help produce more collagen that aids the skin to stay firm and plump, thus making you look younger. They also hydrate the skin’s pores and keep the skin healthy in the long run.
The Minus: Korean Beauty Products are Not Cheap
If you go and search for Korean beauty products on the Internet, you might be shocked at the prices. Prices of premier and genuine Korean skincare products range anywhere from P200.00-P1000.00 pesos. Just think of what this will do to your budget if you buy them regularly.
However, there are cheap alternatives available on the market but these are often ineffective. Using these options might end up with skin infections and consequently spending more money for an appointment with your dermatologist.
The Plus: Korean Beauty Products Cater To Every Need
In skincare, there’s no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” solution since people have different types of skin and conditions. However, advanced production and ingredients found in Korean beauty trends and products give it the capability to adapt to every skin condition or occasion.
You can use different combinations of skincare products under the K-Beauty system, depending on your skin goals or what areas require fixing. These products can work as standalone items or as a part of a set of skincare products.
The Minus: The Intense Korean Skincare Routine
While lauded for its adaptability to different skin needs, Korean skincare has one of the most rigid skincare regimens on the market. A regular Korean skincare routine observes a ten-step process that every practitioner must religiously follow:
1. Oil-based cleanser
2. Water-based cleanser
3. Exfoliant (must be applied once or twice a week)
4. Toner
5. Essence
6. Any face oil or serum that fits your skin goals
7. Sheet mask (although this is not to be done every day)
8. Eye Cream
9. Moisturizer
10. Sunscreen
These ten steps and their expensive price tags are the main reasons why some doctors don’t recommend K-beauty to their patients.
Are Korean Beauty Trends Worth It?
Korean beauty trends can produce magnificent results for Filipinos provided that they can spend their hard-earned money to buy the products. In addition, they must religiously follow the ten-step process if they want to achieve their goal of having that glass-like skin.
But before anything else, always seek the advice of your dermatologist or doctor before trying any skincare trends or products.
