Q If I am starting skin lifestyle management for the first time, what order should I follow?
A The three core pillars of skin care are moisturizing, sun protection, and cleansing—establish this foundation in this order. Initially, consistently using a basic moisturizer suited to your skin type and an SPF30+ sunscreen is more important than expensive functional products. After the basics are stable, gradually adding serums and functional products is recommended.
Detailed Answer
Step-by-step basic skincare routine:
① Morning: lukewarm water cleanse (under 1 min) → toner → moisturizing essence → sunscreen (SPF30+/PA++ or higher)
② Evening: cleansing oil to remove sunscreen → mildly acidic cleanser → toner → moisturizer (richer texture than morning) → anti-aging care (retinol etc. is evening-only)
③ 1–2 times a week: gentle exfoliation (only when skin is in good condition)
Establishing the basic routine takes at least 4 weeks, and the principle is not to introduce multiple new products at once.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, the principle of Treating Both Inside and Outside (內外兼治) is applied—external routines combined with constitution-appropriate internal care (herbal medicine and acupuncture). If the root of skin problems lies in organ imbalance, external routines alone have their limits, so root-cause treatment is recommended together.
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