Streamline your skincare stash & save time (plus pennies) with the latest K-beauty trend
Skip-care is the latest beauty trend to come out of Korea, and it’s set to make life even easier (if only because it means we get to press snooze an extra time or two).
What is Korean skip-care?
Also known as skin fasting, skip-care is a Korean beauty trend that’s all about ditching lengthy skin rituals, getting skin savvy and only using what works for you. Because when it comes to skincare, sometimes less is more.
The trick is to find what really works for your skin and stick to that, rather than piling on loads of different products and hoping for the best.
The folks in the know at Simple Skincare reckon the skip-care trend can have real benefits for your skin, saying “having a simple, streamlined, personalised skincare routine that’s bursting with skin-loving ingredients can help your skin feel calm, soothed, and happy.”
What should my skip-care routine consist of?
Before you start clearing through your skincare stash, it’s a good idea to work out which skin type you are, so you can choose the right products for you.
Once you’ve sussed your skin type, or main skin concerns, forget the faff and take it back to basics. Cleanse, tone, serum and moisturise, with products you know really work for your skin. Feel free to throw an exfoliator, oil or essence in there too, but only if you think you need it.
Skincare made super simple – what’s not to love?
Back to basics
Strip back your skincare routine and keep it streamlined with just a few simple steps:
Cleanse
Skip-care or not, cleansing should be the first step in any skincare regime. The type of cleanser you need depends on what you want to achieve. Oil cleansers are good for removing dirt, make-up and sunscreen, while double cleansing is a great way to get your skin next-level squeaky clean.
Tone
Forget what you think you know about toners. There’s a new toner crew in town and they’re here to address your skin’s needs. Choose a toner that works with your skin type to help create a squeaky-clean base for the rest of your beauty regime.
Serum
Great for targeting specific skin concerns, serums can deliver an intense dose of skin-loving goodness. Find a serum that’s been specifically formulated for your skin type or concern and your skin will thank you for it.
Moisturise
Finish your skip-care routine with a moisturiser that matches your skin type. Moisturisers come in different textures with a choice of active ingredients, so get skin smart and read up on the key skincare ingredients you need to know about.
We love the idea of streamlining our skincare regime. What better excuse to declutter your skincare shelf and find the products that are perfect for your skin type? And if you’ve already found what works for you and you’re a 10-step skintellectual then that’s fine too!
