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🌸 What Is a Korean Facial? A Korean facial is a multi-step, deeply hydrating and rejuvenating skincare treatment inspired by K-Beauty (Korean beauty) principles. It focuses on gentle cleansing, deep hydration, and barrier repair—prioritizing glowing, “glass-like” skin with long-term health over instant, harsh results. ✨ Key Features of a Korean Facial Gentle, Layered Approach Uses multiple mild, hydrating steps instead of aggressive exfoliation. Glow & Hydration Focus Targets dullness, dehydration, pigmentation, and textural irregularities. Barrier Protection Emphasizes strengthening the skin barrier using calming and soothing ingredients. 💆‍♀️ Typical Steps in a Korean Facial Step Purpose 1. Double Cleansing Oil cleanser + water-based cleanser to deeply remove impurities 2. Exfoliation Mild enzyme or AHA exfoliant to brighten skin 3. Toning/Mist Balance pH and prep skin for absorption 4. Essence Lightweight hydration and nourishment 5. Serum/Ampoule Targeted treatment (e.g., brightening, anti-aging, acne) 6. Sheet Mask Deep hydration and active delivery 7. Moisturizer Seal in moisture and nutrients 8. SPF (if daytime) Protects the skin from UV damage Optional add-ons: LED therapy Oxygen infusion High-frequency treatment Lifting massage (lymphatic drainage) Aqua peel (Korean hydradermabrasion) 🧪 Common Ingredients in Korean Facials Snail mucin – Healing, hydrating Centella asiatica (Cica) – Soothing, anti-inflammatory Niacinamide – Brightening, pore-minimizing Hyaluronic acid – Deep hydration Propolis – Antibacterial, nourishing PDRN or Exosomes – Regeneration & anti-aging (in advanced facials)