Korean Skin Care Secret?

[Guest SNJD]

First. I can think it's makeup. You know, makeup makes a duck become a swan =,=

Second. I think it's the climate. Japan and Korea are really the same about the skin =.=

Third. It's maybe surgery =.=

[Guest diana78]

I never knew that Koreans were known for having nice skin. .-.

I think Asians have better skin because of the more varied and nutritious diet, the humid climate (like a sauna in the summer), and the exercise they get everyday just getting around. When I went to Shanghai, I got a zit from the change in temperature, and my aunt FREAKED OUT and got me lots of bitter soups and brews to drink to get rid of it. hahah!

[Guest agentdevil5656]

I have some korean friends who doesn't have-so-great-skin.. (just some pimps, scarring here and there)

But I also have really great skin friends~ Mainly just the effort you put in, is what you get out. :]

[Guest Patchou]

Mainly just the effort you put in, is what you get out.

that's a bit silly, like some people said, some people can do absolutely nothing to help their skin, but it still ends up okay.

it's just getting lucky with the dice rolls, and dealing with whatever you rolled.

[Guest o________O]

If you've ever seen any fliers/posters/signs promoting skincare clinics in Korea it's quite obvious that not EVERY Korean has nice skin. Some of those before pictures are shocking.

I personally don't buy into the whole skin is related to genetics. Every ethnic has people with good skin and bad skin, those with good skin are ridiculously lucky.

[Guest ddongxp]

i'm korean, and i'd say i have okay skin. its not perfect but i don't feel the need to wear foundation or concealer when i go out.

one of the reasons why koreans have good skin is that IN KOREA, going to a dermatologist is not that expensive. my cousins get laser treatment for their skin at least once a month, and if ure a korean citizen, the price is pretty low because its covered by insurance. i have gotten it done too, but only twice last summer to get rid of some sunspots and acne scars i have in less visible areas and its made a difference.

but besides that i think the biggest factors that add to good skin is probably diet and sunblock

koreans are sunblock fanatics. i live in the states but i go to korea for about 2 months every year. whenever i am in korea, i am caught in the sunblock craze so i use it religiously. (not so much in america tho >_<)

and the second thing is diet. the traditional korean meal consists of rice and mostly vegetables. not a lot of oil/grease is used, and when eating meat its usually cooked in a way that theres not much fat. this would also explain why my skin is way better in korea than in america. whenever i'm in korea, i get compliments >60$, nanas b kit (cleanser toner lotion)-23000won (about 23dollars)).

its just that skincare is so much more affordable there.

[Guest GDZY.cookielove]

wahh. im envious > i just have these 2 stupid pimples i have to get rid of and my face is clear again. *sigh* i admire your mom *^*

[Guest mybabylove]

I agree that korean skin care regimen is very aggressive. Most aggressive that others I've seen.

I usually just get facials from them, I have seen improvement in my skin. Though my skin still needs to improve further with aggressive treatments every week.

I go to this little boutique/spa in Suwanee, GA and they started out giving free facials after a purchase of around 100$ USD. After the third free facial, they said I had to cough up for 5 or 10 prepaid package treatments. So I decided that I would start out with 5 and see if it would improve beyond as she claims.

Not only does it include a facial, it includes them shaping up your brows and an upper body massage.

Usually a massage is up to 90 minutes. The one I got yesterday was at least two hours.

The facial usually consists of:

Cleanser

Toner

Facial steam with water/toner soaked napkins placed on face

Extractions

Toner

Massage Oil/Cream

Toner

Mask

Toner

Emulsion/Essence or

Essence/Emulsion

HTH :D

[Guest hyunjoon18]

Koreans don't live in a cold climate. o_O They have super-hot super-humid summers... but I guess likewise it's super-cold in the winter.

Korean women are FANATIC about their skincare. At least this is true for all Korean women I know, including in my family. My entire family has perfect skin too... it's just me grr stupid tomboy phase back in middle school *grumbling* Anyway <img src="http://cdn.vanillaforums.com/soompi.vanillaforums.com/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sweatingbullets.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="sweatingbullets.gif" /> My mom said that when she was growing up, my grandmother applied masks to her (and her 4 sisters') face almost everyday! Now her skincare routine includes like 10 different steps. Mine is like 9! They cleanse their skin VERY well, moisturize very well, use lots of different essences and serums, and use masks a lot.

The Korean diet is pretty balanced though, so that probably helps too. And most Korean women I know exercise a lot.

Yeh I guess performing with fishnet clothes in -20 degreees isnt cold for you huh?

Korea has like one of the coldest climates , koreas at like 20 degreees while japans at 60s lol.

And yeah its the health and how they care for their skin...

Their very healthy.

[Guest]

Well somehow all the asians that I met in ASIA have nice skin... those who live in Europe don't really have this flawless skin, or only very few.

When I was in Asia though, my skin cleared up ALOT. It looked and felt sooo nice >< My skin is not that bad normally but it was such a huge change when I went to Asia.. I guess it's the climate .__. I was able to use the creams there and it wouldn't dry out my skin but when I use it here in Germany my skin gets SO dry..so I'm pretty sure it's because of the humidity

[Guest 1234567utygrfed]

i don't think the diet has a drastic affect on skin because speaking as a chinese girl, koreans (and asians in general) eat a lot more spicier & saltier foods than americans. take for example kimchi, which is fermented cabbage. the cabbage that was once healthy has its nutrients basically sucked out by soaking it in salt and spice for an extended period of time. whenever i have korean food/spicy stuff my skin will react badly and i get a few pimples the next day. maybe it's because asians eat more vegetables than americans and less meat.

[Guest infinity_girl68]

I'd like to have skin like Korean Skin too.

[Guest kimischgirl]

It could be genetic, but I think Koreans do put more efforts into caring for their skin, not just using products, they also pay attention to other aspects for healthier skin.

I think people in US eat too much fast food for their own good. Back in high school, people go to Taco Bell, ALL THE TIME. (that place ruined some of the pretty people in my school LOL) Even now in college, I still see people going out for fast food whenever they can, I doubt it's because they need to save money on food, they go eat whenever they feel like it.

I'm not saying that Korean don't eat fast food at all, but I'm pretty sure their limit set a lot higher than people in US.

[Guest kpop.love]

koreans really do have great skin!! all i could say is WOW!!! I'm not a Korean that's why i super admire Korean skin!!

i think, balanced diet and exercise are their secret. . . . . 

^-^

[Guest RiceBunnii]

I don't think everyone in Korea has perfect skin, idols who look perfects are always being promoted and I'm sure that beneath the make up there's some imperfections. It's the image we see of perfect idols and stars and assume everyone else is the same.

I've never been to Korea, so I can't comment on their diets or the climate, but I do see that Koreans seem to go to sauna's alot there, and there's lot of focus on your appearance and stuff.

I think getting treatment is probably cheaper over there than it may be elsewhere, I mean here in the UK, getting facial treatments and all that isn't a regular thing to do unless you have the MONEY. It gets pretty pricey for things like that, as is going to sauna's. And I don't think we have any hot springs here either.

Oh yes and diet, my mum always tells me drinking plenty of water and doing regular exercise helps keep you healthy and your skin clear.

[Guest shururu]

I think it's a mix of genetics/diet/good skincare routine.

There are people with bad skin in Korea too, I'm sure.

Since I think we get mostly exposed to idols who pretty much must have good skin all the time >< whether it's with photoshop, makeup, or diet.

[Guest nauticalblue]

Well the majority of Asians where I live are Vietnamese, so there aren't very many Koreans that I know. But the ones that I do know have really clear skin. My Korean friend is pretty conscious over hygiene, so that might be it. But she has a pretty unhealthy diet. She has a particular liking to fried foods and sweets. Her skin still looks very smooth and bright. I suppose it has to do with genetics.

I wish I had that kind of skin. I don't have bad acne, but I do get pimples, and whenever I get just one pimple, my mom starts freaking out and saying that I have such terrible acne action going on. Then again, maybe it's the environment difference, since she was raised in tropical Taiwan, and I've been in dry, high elevation areas all my life in Utah/Colorado.

[Guest WitchGoddess]

I never realized how much I didn't take care of my skin until I started living with my Korean roommate this year. She uses an expensive skin care routine religiously every night. It is actually pretty expensive, but Koreans in general seem to put a lot of work into their skin, because they value its appearance a lot. I bought a set myself so I can start fighting off bad skin when I'm older. Even though I'm only 20, that is apparently the age when you really have to start with a routine and take care of your skin.

[Guest pure.sophiestication]

Combination of good skincare routine, balanced diet, genetics, bb cream, and trips to the dermatologst. like someone who mentioned this earlier, dermatologist appointments aren't expensive at all in korea. their treatments (peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatment) is pretty much super cheap for them.

getting enough sleep is an important factor as well. my skin's calmed down dramatically these past few weeks since it's holidays for me, and i sleep in a lot :D

[Guest erasable]

I think it's part genetics part cultural standard. I used to think plunking along with Clinique was okay, after all my skin was just as acne-ridden/rough/dull/red/oily as the rest of my friends. Most of my friends were caucasian. I have a bone to pick with clinique and neutrogena because they made my so skin terrible for so long. I switched to asian skin care brands and saw a notable difference. Granted I had to pay more for better quality but it was comparable to how much I was spending buying and trying different Clinique and Neutrogena products without success. Buy enough unhelpful drugstore remedies and you will eventually spend just as much if not more than prestigue skincare. Even now, I often get asked what I use for my skincare. Still, now that I'm older I have Asian friends who spend more on skincare than I do and rightfully have better skin than mine. Lol, they are poreless.

I think also you get what you pay for. Some of my friends balk at how much I spend on skin care, but really, I think the stress and aggravation I save are worth it. I can direct my energy elsewhere, like making more money to pay for my skincare and put the rest towards my savings.