Ever wondered how your favorite Korean celebrities have that glowing, radiant, glass skin? Skincare is an essential part of daily life for K-stars and usually consists of a few key steps: cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturizing, and sun protection. So, can a good skincare routine be made from everyday ingredients at home? The answer is a resounding yes.
Here are some DIY skincare tips shared by top K-pop idols and Korean actors to help you achieve smooth, glossy skin — all with the help of items easily found in your pantry.
1. JEON SOMI’s Oatmeal Face Mask
A few years ago, during an interview with Vogue, K-pop soloist JEON SOMI spilled the beans about her radiant skin — an oatmeal pack that serves as both a facemask and a cleanser. This nutritious face pack is a blend of ground oats, powdered almonds, and mashed banana, making for a smooth mixture. It should be applied to the face for 10 minutes, then rinsed off and gently patted dry with a soft towel. The ground oats act as an exfoliator, absorb excess oil, nourish the skin, and help maintain its natural balance.
2. Song Hye Ko’s Honey + Egg White Face Mask
The renowned ‘The Glory’ actress, Song Hye Kyo, once shared the secret to her glowing skin — a DIY skincare pack made from a blended mixture of powdered milk, honey, and egg whites, applied with cotton balls. To use, simply soak cotton balls in the mixture, apply them to your face, and leave them on for 20 minutes before rinsing gently with water.
Honey helps to loosen dead skin cells, moisturize, and brighten the skin, while maintaining elasticity and reducing the appearance of dark spots. Egg whites are rich in protein, helping to fight free radicals that cause premature aging. They also support collagen production, which improves skin elasticity and gives the skin a younger, brighter appearance.
3. Go Hyun Jung’s Salt Water for Zits
‘The Queen Seondeok’ star Go Hyun Jung, who also authored a beauty book titled ‘Go Hyun Jung’s Textures’, once shared a simple and effective acne treatment. She recommended using salt mixed with lukewarm water, which can help reduce acne and breakouts. The pH-balancing and antimicrobial properties of salt help eliminate acne-causing bacteria from the skin.
4. Song Joong Ki’s Milk Cleanser
‘Vincenzo’ star Song Joong Ki opts for minimal cosmetics, as they can clog the skin’s pores, and prefers to stick to natural skincare methods. His nighttime routine begins with a simple milk cleanse, followed by a mild facial wash. Milk contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with lactic acid, and has natural anti-aging properties. It acts as a gentle cleanser, exfoliator for dead skin cells, and moisturizer.
5. ASTRO Sanha’s Vinegar Cleanser
K-pop star ASTRO’s Sanha shared his facial cleansing routine using diluted vinegar. This involves using either regular vinegar or, preferably, apple cider vinegar, diluted with water to act as a cleanser. The antimicrobial properties in vinegar are also believed to help treat acne.
6. Han Sun Hwa’s Bean Powder & Milk Exfoliator
Korean actress Han Sun Hwa, who starred in ‘Work Later, Drink Now’, ‘Backstreet Rookie’, ‘My Sweet Mobster’, and more, also shared her DIY skincare mask for nourished skin. She shared that, for a glowing face, you can make a DIY facial mask by mixing bean powder and milk, followed by a gentle face wash as part of a nighttime routine. Bean powder is believed to exfoliate dead skin and unclog pores, while milk helps moisturize and smoothen the skin, giving it a glossy, glass-like finish.
7. ATEEZ Wooyoung’s Rice Water Toner
ATEEZ’s Wooyoung revealed his effective skincare routine, even amidst his busy schedule. He uses Korean rice water on his face, which acts as a natural toner. Rice water, known for its antioxidants, vitamins, and amino acids, offers several benefits when applied to the skin. It soothes, tones, and brightens the face with its natural properties. The water is extracted by rinsing, soaking, and straining rice. The raw rice paste can also be used as a facial mask. A youthful, glowing complexion can be achieved through regular rice water treatments.
8. Yoon Mi Rae’s Oil Moisturizer
American-Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer Yoon Mirae shared her secret for smooth, healthy skin. She uses coconut oil on her body, which acts as a natural moisturizer, locking in hydration for a long time. Additionally, she incorporates face oil into her skincare routine.
Every skincare journey requires consistency and care for the inner self, which ultimately reflects on the outside. Quality sleep, staying hydrated, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are the true foundations of glowing skin. When paired with skincare secrets from popular celebrities, achieving radiant skin becomes much easier.
Written by Yazhinee Sathiyamoorthy
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