LEARN THE SECRETS OF REJUVENATING SKINCARE
FROM KOREAN ACTRESSES WHO NEVER SEEM TO AGE
Despite the popularity of cosmetic surgeries in Korea, many Korean actresses still manage to keep their skin looking youthful and fresh as if they haven’t aged at all. Even after reaching their 40s or 50s, these Korean actresses are still no less attractive than their younger counterparts. What exactly is the magical secret for their flawless, glowing and age-defying skin? Read on to find out!
1. Son Ye-jin
Being called the “Nation’s First Love”, Son Ye-jin keeps her skin looking youthful by using a special “lemon mask”. After removing makeup, Son Ye-jin puts a hot towel over her face for one minute to open up the skin’s pores and soften dead skin cells, so as to make cleaning out dirt and debris from the pores easier. Then she rinses her face with water that was soaked with lemon slices for 10 to 15 minutes, which can help to lighten blemishes, whiten skin and contract pores. No wonder her skin is so soft and delicate, and she doesn’t look like 40 years old at all!
2. Kim Hye-soo
People who have watched the Korean drama “Juvenile Justice” on Netflix probably couldn’t guess that Kim Hye-soo is already over 50 years old! Just like many actresses, Kim Hye-soo’s secret to her youthful skin is applying sunscreen diligently, 365 days a year, in order to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Check out her video on Instagram to learn how she applies sunscreen, which is fun to watch too!
3. Lee Young-ae
With the release of the drama "Dae Jang Geum" in 2004, Lee Young Ae rose to fame throughout Asia. She still looks the same after 18 years, as if she had consumed an elixir, and her face is completely wrinkle-free! All of this is a result of her dedication to skin care. She reduces the stress on her skin by avoiding the use of cosmetics that contain chemical chemicals and preservatives and by using just two types of skincare products: moisturizing cream and camellia essential oil. a pioneer in the field of "muscular fasting"
4. Jun Ji-hyun
The secret to Jun Ji-hyun’s skincare is her meticulous facial cleansing. She uses a “rapid cleansing technique” which consists of the formula “slow makeup removal, quick face washing”. Since sleeping with the makeup on will damage the skin, Jun Ji-hyun takes sufficient time to remove her makeup, slowly and gently massaging until all makeup is removed. On the other hand, she washes her face very quickly, so as to minimize irritation and dryness caused to the skin. Be sure to learn this secret to facial cleansing!
5. Kim Tae-hee
Besides being the wife of K-pop superstar Rain, Kim Tae-hee is also being praised as “Korea’s no.1 natural beauty”. Due to having combination skin type, Kim Tae-hee is very meticulous about her skincare regimen, for instance she uses cream at night only and lotion during daytime. For in general, creams have a heavier, thicker consistency than lotions, and may, when applied during daytime, clog pores causing acne breakouts. Meanwhile, since sleep helps repair skin, using cream before bedtime at night is particularly effective.