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Oil Cleansing - The first step of cleansing
All of us should be familiar with the term cleansing, and you have probably used some type of cleanser in your daily routine, but is oil cleansing just another type of cleansing? Yes and no. For many folks, oil cleansers are mainly for makeup removal. And yes, it does work quite well for that purpose, but do you know it also has other benefits as well? Let's get down to it! The theory of oil cleansing is quite simple: use oil to dissolve oil. A good oil cleanser is designed to lift the dirt and dissolve oil/makeup from your skin without...
Eye Creams, Yes or No?
Before we get started on this topic and answer with the obvious "YES to eye cream!", we should all be aware that maintaining a healthy diet and getting a good night's sleep plays an important role in keeping your skin healthy. Many believe a regular facial cream will do just fine for the areas around your eyes, and this is definitely not true. Eye creams are specifically designed with a thicker concentration. A good eye cream has active ingredients that specifically target troubled delicate skin, especially around your eyes, as it is the most delicate skin on your face! Because of the ingredients used...
Protecting our Canadian K-Beauty Lovers - Part II
Continued from our last blog - are all of your Canadian K-beauty retailers complying with Health Canada laws and regulations? Did you know your K-beauty products are required to be labeled correctly when they are sold within Canada? This requirement is very straight forward considering Canada’s official language is both English and French. It is a standard practice for all the retailers when selling products within Canada (not only cosmetics related). Have a look at the labeling on any well-known skin care products (sold within Canada) and you should find them all labeled in English and French, sometimes even with...
Protecting our Canadian K-Beauty Lovers - Part I
We all love our Korean Beauty products! As much as we love to bring them all into Canada legally, many of us as consumers might not be aware of the steps and regulations a reputable retailer has to go through in order to offer them to you legally in Canada. Compared to our friends in the US, the Canadian regulation seems to have a few extra layers of security to ensure our Canadians are being protected when using any imported cosmetic/skin care products. If you would like to know more info on the requirements, then this article is for you!...
The K-Beauty Steps
Korean Skin Care Routine Love to take care of your skin but not sure where to begin? It can certainly seem complicated and misleading when you first explore the famous K-Beauty Steps, but the end result is so rewarding, many people globally have started doing it! Let us guide you through the following steps to make this process easier. Just like learning another new skill in your life, this one will surely benefit you for a long time! Before we get into details, please note that everyone's skin is unique. Yes, you have heard this many times, which is why after learning...