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The Japanese skincare routine is a series of steps that you can follow to make sure your skin is clean, moisturized and healthy. While the term "Japanese skincare routine" may conjure up images of elaborate multi-step processes and spa treatments, the reality is that this style of care involves simple steps that anyone can perform at home.
Depending on your needs, you might choose to add other products or steps into your Japanese skincare routine as well.
Japanese Skincare Routine
Here's a detailed guide about the steps involved in Japanese skincare routine:
1) Cleansing
- Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth. You can use a towel or washcloth if you want, but I prefer to use something softer like a cotton pad or even just my hands!
- Use warm water to wash your face in the morning and evening. Make sure that the water isn't too hot.
- Cleanse with gentle cleanser that won't strip away moisture from your skin.
2) Exfoliating & Toning
This step is essential for anyone with dry, sensitive or acne-prone skin. Exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells and helps cleanse the pores so that they're not clogged with impurities. It also helps prevent breakouts by removing excess sebum from your face.
The best time to do this step is right after you cleanse your face in the morning or before bedtime (depending on what works best for you). You want to exfoliate once or twice per week at most.
3) Moisturizing
Moisturizing is an essential step in Japanese skincare routines, and it's especially important for those with dry skin. Moisturizers help to hydrate the skin by trapping water in the outer layer of your epidermis (the stratum corneum). This helps to keep your skin soft and supple!
You should be moisturizing every day, even if you don't have particularly dry or sensitive skin. However, if your face is particularly flaky or tight after washing, then a heavier moisturizer may be necessary for extra hydration until things improve on their own over time.
4) Eye Creams & Treatments
You may not think of eye creams as part of a Japanese skincare routine, but they can be very useful for sensitive skin. If you have sensitive eyes or have experienced irritation from other products in the past, eye cream might be a good option for you.
Eye creams can also help treat dark circles and crow's feet around the eyes. They won't erase them completely but will help reduce their appearance over time by moisturizing dry skin around your eyes and reducing puffiness under them.
5) Sunscreen
Sunscreen is an important part of your skincare routine, but it can be difficult to find the right one for your skin type.
If you have oily or combination skin, looking for sunscreen with a higher SPF than the usual 50 is ideal.
Apply 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours when outside during daylight hours (or after swimming/sweating).
6) Sheet Masks
Sheet masks are thin, cloth-like sheets with a liquid or serum inside. They're typically soaked in hydrating ingredients like water, glycerin and collagen.
The sheet mask is applied over your face for about 20 minutes (or longer if you want). After removing it, you can pat down any remaining essence onto your skin for extra hydration benefits.
While there are many different types of sheet masks available on the market.
Some that target specific areas like eyes or lips, there are also general ones that can be used all over the face at once!
7) Scrubs & Mask Peels
Scrubs and mask peels are great tools for removing dead skin cells. They're also a great way to start your skincare routine, as they help remove any dirt or makeup that may be on your face.
Scrubs should be used once or twice a week, while mask peels should only be used once per week (or even less). Scrubs do not contain harsh chemicals like many other exfoliants, so they are much gentler on sensitive skin types.
8) Acne Treatment & Spot Serums
Acne Treatment: If you're dealing with acne, use a spot treatment to target specific areas.
Serums: Serums are a great way to give your skin the nutrients it needs and help prevent breakouts before they happen. Vitamin C is great for reducing redness, salicylic acid helps clear pores and tea tree oil kills bacteria (and smells amazing).
9) Self-Care Tools for Your Skin Type
For those of you who have never used a derma roller before, it's essentially a small device with needles that roll over the skin. The idea is that these tiny needles help to lift and tighten your skin as well as promote collagen production.
Next up: peels! Peels are a great way to exfoliate away dead skin cells in order to reveal brighter, healthier-looking skin under the surface.
Make sure that you use safe ingredients like lactic acid or glycolic acid rather than harsh chemicals like salicylic acid, which can cause irritation if applied incorrectly over time (or even immediately).
Remember that there are no rules when it comes to taking care of yourself, you can mix and match any of these Japanese skincare steps with other routines if they work better for your lifestyle or preferences.
