When we ask you about the skin problems you struggle with, the most common answer is the problem of dry skin, patches of dry epidermis and maintaining long-term hydration. And yet moisturizing is essential to provide the skin with a feeling of comfort, regardless of age. One way to retain water in the skin is to use oils and we can confidently recommend this method, but if you do not like the oily consistency of cosmetics, you should like the "7 skin" method created by Korean women.
KOREAN CARE
Korean women are at the forefront of inventing new care products or implementing new ingredients that are taking the cosmetics market by storm. The Asian application method "7 skin" is loved by women all over the world, and most importantly - you do not have to have cosmetics from Korean brands - to implement it. This is the latest trend, the idea of applying toners, essences or hydrolates at least 3-4 times to maximize the moisturizing effect. Created primarily for owners of very dry skin, but successfully used by women with various skin types.
WHY IS IT ALL FOR?
Despite using moisturizing creams, is your skin tired and dehydrated? Perhaps she's missing her tonic? The basic function of a tonic is to balance the pH of the skin after washing, moisturize and prepare the skin for the application of subsequent cosmetics: serum, oil or cream. (read more about the benefits of tonics and how they work here: How to use tonic? and Choose the perfect tonic for your skin! ). After using a tonic or essence, we should say goodbye to the feeling of dehydration, tightness and lack of sufficient refreshment.
We know from experience that the introduction of a tonic into the care ritual by people with combination skin who struggle with excessive dryness and oily skin improves the condition of their skin most quickly. Similarly, in the summer, when most of us experience excessive sebum secretion and stretching due to a lot of sunlight - the use of a tonic that improves water retention in the skin helps reduce skin tension and makes it softer and more radiant.
WHAT IS THE 7 SKIN METHOD?
The "7 skin" method is directly related to the application of tonic. Traditionally, we use tonic in the morning and evening, before applying creams. When using the "7 skin" method, we apply several layers each time: at least 3-4, optimally as many as 7.
The alcohol-free product, based on moisturizing substances and plant extracts, e.g. rose water, aloe water, hyaluronic acid, is patted into the skin several times with your hands, time after time. We gradually regain hydration and illumination by avoiding the use of greasy formulas and... investing in only one product! True game changer home care at a relatively low cost.
HOW TO APPLY TONIC?
When using the "7 skin" method, you can use one product (selected to your skin type) or several different toners with various ingredients so that other substances reach the skin. The essence can be applied in any way: wipe it with a soaked cotton pad, spray it from a spray bottle or pour the liquid onto your hands and pat your face, neck and cleavage.
Leave the hydrolate applied to your face for at least 30-60 seconds until it is initially absorbed and start applying another layer. After applying the last portion, apply the next steps of your care, e.g. serum or cream, to still damp skin.
EFFECTS OF USING THE "7 SKIN" METHOD:
Use the "7 skin" method for at least three days and you will feel and see the difference! The effects appear immediately. Repeated application of the tonic slightly loosens the skin and makes it lose moisture more slowly and becomes more elastic! Greater flexibility, visible softness and... the ability to enjoy your makeup much longer! Yes - one of the effects of implementing multi-layer application of toners, hydrolates or essences The durability of makeup is extended because colorful cosmetics last longer on well-moisturized skin. Fans of combination or oily skin also mention the advantages of the method: calming the skin and reducing the amount of sebum secreted. Everyone also emphasizes that after so many applications of the tonic, the skin simply looks healthier and radiant. Without using masks, additional creams and stronger preparations.
HOW LONG DOES IT ALL TAKE?
Repeated application of the tonic extends the morning and evening care ritual by approximately 6-10 minutes. If this is too long for you, reduce the number of layers (but do not go below three applications) or use the "7skin" method at least in the evening.
After a whole day of struggling with toxins, dust, smog, dirt, temperature differences, and makeup, your skin will be very happy when you give it additional support and fight for better hydration. It will reward you with no tightness, softness and shine. Remember that the tonic should be applied to the skin after removing make-up and cleansing the skin with a delicate gel, oil or foam.
DO I REALLY NEED 7 LAYERS?
Asian women initially dedicated this method to owners of dry and very dry skin and to people who periodically struggled with severe dehydration. Hence the idea of 7 layers of moisturizing product.
If your skin is in better condition or you simply cannot devote as much time to care, you can reduce the number of applications. For oily skin, 2-3 layers should be enough, for combination skin - 4, for dry and dehydrated skin - 5 or 6, and for very dehydrated skin - 7.
HOW LONG SHOULD I USE THE "7 SKIN" METHOD?
Tests by the Olivia Plum team showed that the method should be used for a minimum of 3 days, but no longer than 12 days in a row. Intensive hydration treatment, working according to: comparable to regenerative treatments at a beauty salon, it is the best home SOS for the skin. However, you must be careful not to loosen the skin too much, so we suggest treating the "7skin" method as a cyclical moisturizing enhancement and not a year-round method of taking care of your face. We will stick to this method and treat it as a weekly SOS for the skin, and in the remaining weeks we will apply 1 layer of tonic in the morning and evening.
