In a previous article, I wrote about my skin makeover where I took a “Skin Bootcamp” course that taught me how to make my skin look perfect.
Since writing that article, I have learned extensively more about skin, including the K-Beauty routine of 10-20 steps (depending on skin type) that Koreans use to have perfect skin. I also have learned the different products and treatments necessary for oily/combo skin instead of dry/mature skin.
I am combining everything I’ve learned for this 3-part article, one of a series of two 3-part articles on how to achieve perfect skin for oily/combo and dry/mature skin types. To get the best skin of your life with oily/combo skin, follow the following treatment protocol. NOTE: You may not recognize many of the brands recommended. They are highly rated K-Beauty brands. The K-Beauty routine is an essential new component to my revised skin makeover article.
DAILY ROUTINE
Morning
- Start with two cleansers. The first is an oil-based cleanser, and the second is a water-based-cleanser. Use them with a facial cleansing device.
For the oil cleanser, use the Green Tea Oil Cleansing Balm by Yadah. Use the Erno Laszlo Dead Sea Mud Cleansing Bar for the water-based cleanser. We recommend that you use Elite Fitness Essentials cleansing device.
2. Next, use a chemical exfoliant. Do NOT ever use exfoliants with pieces of apricot and other nuts in them—they will micro-tear your skin. Additionally, for oily/combo skin, make sure to use a chemical exfoliant and not a “mechanical” cleanser like a microfiber cloth.
For the cleanser, use AHA Peeling Liquid (Honey & Propolis) by CommLeaf.
3. Third, use a skin toner. Dab it on with a cotton ball. Use the Aloe AHA Skin Toner by Benton.
4. Now, use a facial mist. The facial mist we recommend is Rose Blooming Mist by CommLeaf.
5. This next step is a strictly K-Beauty thing, and it makes a huge difference. Use something called essence. Specifically, use Snail Bee High Content Essence by Benton. Snail Bee Venom is a huge new product for transforming skin.
6. Now, it is time to use a MicroCurrent before using face serum so that the face serum goes in as deeply as possible. Use the SolaWave MicroCurrent.
7. Next, use a face serum. Use the CLEARSTEM CELLRENEW. Immediately follow this with a micro-needling device. We recommend the Deminuage QuickPore™ Anti-Aging Rejuvenation & Repair NanoPen Lux Device Kit, making sure to use the tip for daily use.
8. Now, use an eye gel. Make sure to use an eye gel for oily/combo skin, not an eye cream. We highly recommend the Patchology eye gels.
9. The next step for oily/combo skin is moisturizer. Use CLEARSTEM HYDRAGLOW moisturizer.
10. Next is sunscreen. Use I’m Pure Cica Suncream by Suntique.
This is your entire morning routine. The evening routine includes additional steps. After the morning and evening routines have been discussed, we will discuss annual, bi-annual, monthly, etc., treatments.
To view your nighttime routine, please go to the next article in this series, Skin Makeover Revised: Oily/Combo Skin: Part 2
Edited by Lexi Wiens
