Korean beauty, popularly known as K-beauty, is one of the trending things on social media these days. There are thousands of beauty tips, tricks, and skincare regimens that are praised and followed by many especially due to their amazing results. A lot of celebrities and beauticians have also started recommending K-beauty tips as they are mostly based on natural ingredients and “safe” products that are mostly seen as more attractive in the world that is obsessed with “organic” products.
A blend of unusual ingredients
K-beauty trends use natural yet unexpected ingredients that one never thought of using on skin. It uses vegetables, fruits, creams, dairy products, plants, tea, etc., along with high-tech beauty tricks. Quite unusual, right?
Let’s see some of the most common ingredients used in K-beauty trends:
- Plant ingredients
Many of the green leaves and plants have been used for skincare routines in the K-beauty trends. But one unexpected thing being used these days is the red onion. Although it might make you teary, it has immense detoxifying properties. Red onion is one vegetable that is giving women tears of joy, for the first time, probably.
- Fermented ingredients
K-beauty focuses more on vegan products and natural plants that are also sustainable in use for the environment. The single-use sheet masks are being avoided as they are not considered environment-friendly. However, wash-off masks are being made with fermented ingredients for a lasting effect and the least impact on the environment.
Fermented ingredients used in fermented teas such as kombucha are also known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. They can be orally consumed or mixed with skincare products for safe use, making the products scent-free and natural.
- Vitamins, minerals, and other natural chemicals
Well, no one ever knew a year ago what exactly a Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, or maybe AHAs/BHAs were. Now even teenagers know what these chemicals and ingredients can do to their skin.
Similarly, Vitamin C and Retinol are also being used for their anti-aging properties. The interesting thing is that K-beauty makes use of Vitamin C, A, and E in most of their products which is also considered as one of the secrets for their smooth and shiny skin. They are used in facial masks, creams, moisturizers, serums, lip balms, etc.
- Bizarre insects, active ingredients, and essential oils
K-beauty and Japanese skincare trends are also popular for using essential oils and insect serums like snails and some other creepy crawlies. Snail oils are used as therapeutic ingredients for facial rejuvenation. They are also used for massaging and facial masks during beauty treatment sessions.
Active ingredients like charcoal and activated carbon have also been used as instant skin refreshing products that can bring a safe substitute to the highly processed chemicals made in the lab.
The essential oils are equally beneficial and are used as a daily skincare routine for most people. They provide a natural glow and lasting nourishment to the skin. Nothing can be more organic than naturally extracted essential oils.
- High-tech beauty treatments
As K-beauty is a blend of traditional and advanced technology methods for skincare, therefore, they make use of high-tech ways for skin treatments. For instance, LED masks, laser treatments, and ultrasonic cleaners are frequently used. A lot of popular brands have now introduced pocket-size gadgets for such treatments for individual use.
Every man and woman wants clear and youthful skin but in their busy lives, one might fail to achieve this goal. However, with the trending beauty tips and methods, everyone can safely keep their skin and health rejuvenated and taken care of in the most natural and harmless ways.
