Japanese women are references when it comes to skin. Owners of a beautiful and always young complexion, their care routine inspires the cosmetics market around the world. There is even a term to search for the secrets of oriental women: J-Beauty, which means Japanese Beauty, or Japanese beauty in English.
In addition to actually following a balanced diet, which influences the skin, Japanese women also have a serious commitment to their beauty routine. Check out the three skincare principles of the Orientals:
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Clean
This is the main step for Japanese women. If you don't clean your skin properly, the next steps won't work either. You need to remove makeup and wash your face in this step. Here are two necessary products: make-up remover and cleaning foam. The type of product will depend on the type of skin and the amount of makeup used. An oil-based make-up remover, for example, should only be used by those who wear a lot of makeup.
For the face washing step, they use a facial cleansing foam. This is because for Japanese women, friction is the enemy of the skin; therefore, the foam creates a soft layer between the hands and the face. You should do this complete cleansing every night. When you wake up, it can be just the foam. To avoid harming the skin, exfoliation should only be done once a week with the help of a very soft electric exfoliator.
Hydrate
In this step, you try to maintain the skin's perfect balance by providing just the right amount of water and oil through two products: toner and emulsion. Toning regulates the skin's pH. This makes the skin soft and ready to absorb the next products. The toner should be applied gently and in light strokes with the help of a small pad. Of course, it must be alcohol-free.
Then it's time to apply the emulsion. and this is the highlight of the Japanese technique, as it is little used in Brazil. It is required to apply the emulsion after the tonic to follow the J-beauty. Unlike the cream moisturizer, this product is more watery, yet it hydrates the skin in the right amount. This combo can be passed on getting up and before going to sleep.
Seal up
Now it's time to apply a cream to seal the skin and protect it. You can choose a cream that has properties according to your goal, such as anti-aging. Therefore, this step is also called treatment. It must act in conjunction with the previous two steps, reinforcing its functions.
At this stage you can also include a facial serum, eye cream and sunscreen. The choice of products will depend on your skin's needs. However, it is worth stressing that it is essential to finish the skincare routine with this step, otherwise the previous processes lose their effect.