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KOREAN SKIN CARE REGIME
Shankara’s 5 Step Program
Nurturing your beauty in five simple steps.
Cleanse:
All Shankara cleansers are pH balanced to protect the skin's natural acid mantle. This also means that a separate skin toner is not required. Our cleansers are formulated with pure, naturally derived cleansing ingredients and infused with purifying, nourishing and highly regenerative actives.
Exfoliate
Shankara exfoliators refine skin texture while stimulating cell renewal and collagen production, all of which are crucial for maintaining a youthful appearance and a luxurious skin.
Repair
Shankara Daily Repair Serums are infused with ultra-regenerating plant and algae extracts, amino acids and peptide complexes. This supports skin repair and renewal and arrests aging.
Regenerate
Shankara Anti-age Serum sparks a dynamic age-reversal process by energizing skin cell metabolism. It stimulates collagen production, while providing the maximum deep tissue oxygenation and hydration necessary to regenerate and maintain healthy skin.
Protect
Shankara moisturizers are enriched with oxygenating and regenerating extracts as well as essential oils. These formulations deeply penetrate skin to effectively balance various skin conditions and deliver age-preventing antioxidant protection. All our moisturizers provide moderate, natural UV protection.
On the legacy of Korean skin care…
“The first key to understanding the Korean skin care industry is to understand the legacy behind it. Koreans have among the longest documented historical civilized legacies (dating back to 8000 BCE) in the world. The peninsular geography with ample precipitation provided for a relatively stable socio-political environment and allowed artistic endeavors to flourish. Skincare interest has been documented since the earliest Korean writings (700 BCE) and the Dongui Bogam, an ancient Korean medicinal text, has an entire section (the Tangaekpyeon) on preparation and use of herbal ingredients, including for skin concerns.”
On why Korean products are different than North American products…
“Novel skincare ingredients and ingredient research and refinement are something for which Koreans have a great reputation. The state of the art Korean skincare technologies (and there are several) really do lead the world. These include unique ways of processing (and fermenting) plant extracts, utilizing nanotechnologies such as nano-sulfur and nano encapsulation of both EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor—a.k.a. human oligopeptide 1) and retinol, as well as unique ways of formulating with silicone based emollients. A very different way of deploying emollients is actually a much sensed but little understood key component to the uniqueness and desirability of Korean products.
Koreans (especially women, but men as well) view the care of skin as something to savor and enjoy. When it comes to daily skincare regimens, the ‘sense of urgency’ and compulsion to hurry and finish, are typically absent. Rather than compress and hurry, Koreans prefer to stretch out the skin care process.”
On trying to follow the Korean beauty routine… “Don't feel overwhelmed. First, get to know your skin. Figure out what it needs. Slowly add products to your routine and see if the consistency and ingredients are beneficial to your skin. The fun is in the discovery of new skincare products and finding the one that works best for you.”
On how to apply your products… “The general rule of thumb is to be gentle. Use light tapping motions to help product absorption, or gentle upward circular motions. Massaging the skin when cleansing helps with circulation and leads to a brighter complexion. It also helps with relaxation, which is a great way to end or start the day.”
On being diligent with all the steps… “While Korean women do typically have more products in their routine than their American counterparts, it’s not like they are using all 10 products, twice a day, every day. Whether it’s daily, every other day, or weekly, each product enters the rotation for a specific purpose. Some you might even only use once a month, or only during a certain season.”
On what steps you shouldn’t skip when you’re short on time… “I would break it down into four main categories that are really crucial: cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and SPF!”Shop Item
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