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My mother has never worn makeup aside from lipstick. She was a huge proponent of sunscreen but, only when we went to the beach or pool. She never used a serum or toner, so I really didn’t start taking care of my skin until I was in my fifties and that is one of my biggest regrets. Therefore, a lesson I will teach my teenage kids is the importance of a good skincare routine. K-Beauty has become increasingly popular among kids and teens due to its fun packaging and the power of idol influencers. What I love is that K-Beauty emphasizes the importance of self-care from a young age and that should lead to long-term healthy habits. So, the product line that I would like to tell you about is called “One-day’s you”. They have several different lines, all differentiated by a distinctive color to meet every skin need. This line is not necessarily marketed toward teens but is a great option for people with acne-prone skin.
The first step in a good skincare routine is cleansing. For those with oily skin, cleansing can strip the skin of needed oils thus causing more oil production and exasperating the problem. A cleansing oil like One-day’s you P.Z. SSG SSAG Deep Cleansing Oil might be a good solution. This pore care cleansing oil is made up of 89% earth-derived ingredients so that it’s gentle on the skin. It’s designed to help remove makeup, eliminate excessive sebum, and cleanse blackheads thoroughly while nourishing the skin and keeping your face moisturized. The cleansing oil is designed to be applied to a dry face and then gently massaged into the face with wet hands, while doing so it emulsifies into a soft foam lather that can easily be washed off with lukewarm water. They have clinical test results that claim to have over 36% reduction in sebum and blackheads after 4 weeks of use. Their special combination of oil adheres to sebum in pores and effectively removes it when rinsed off leaving the skin clean and soft.
After skin is cleaned it’s important to use a toner to seal pores and protect your skin from environmental stressors. In addition, toners can help restore your skin’s PH balance after cleaning especially if you haven’t used an oil-based cleanser. A great option for acne-prone skin is One-day’s you S.O.S! Spot Clearing Toner. It has a very mild herbal fragrance and contains 30% Houttuynia Cordata Extract and 30% tea tree leaf extract to swiftly soothe irritated and sensitive skin while keeping skin hydrated and clear. Tea tree extract is known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat acne. Houttuynia cordata, also called chameleon plant, is a flowering plant with a long history in Chinese medicine. It has good potential in cosmetics because of its polyphenolic flavonoids that have antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains PHA & LHA which are hypoallergenic peeling ingredients that will gently exfoliate dead skin cells around acne and give your face a smooth finish.
After toning the most effective step of skin care is the ampoule or serum for many reasons. Ampoules and serums are highly concentrated and typically use smaller molecules so that they can penetrate deeper and target your specific skin concern. If acne is a concern S.O.S! Spot Clearing Ampoule serum spot relief for blemishes may help restore the health of your skin. This ampoule serum is designed for acne-prone skin, so it doesn’t clog pores. It’s a fantastic way to get effective skincare and not aggravate pre-existing problems. It's fragrance-free lightweight and not sticky.
The final product in the One-day’s you red line is the S.O.S! Spot clearing cream. Formulated with six soothing ingredients it’s designed to hydrate throughout the day while minimizing irritated and sensitive skin. It has a very mild herbal fragrance and a cooling effect on the skin, the texture is between a gel and a cream. It can be a great way to moisturize acne-prone skin without adding excess oil or blocking pores. The key ingredient is called Diarte. This is their own patented ingredient based on microbiome technology that corrects damaged skin balance in what they call the 4th skin barrier. My 15-year-old tried it and was happy with the results on an acne-prone forehead.
The next question that comes to mind is why stop with facial cleansing? Hair gets oily and scalp follicles get clogged so One-day’s you has two great products for hair care. First, to keep the scalp healthy and hydrated, their product called Cica:ming+ Scalp Scrub gently exfoliates dead skin cells. The scalp scrub is formulated with Korean mineral-rich gray sea salt. The second is an Anti-Stress+ Cica:ming Treatment. This treatment provides the nutrition that your hair follicles need to produce strong healthy hair, giving you an overall healthy scalp. Having a balanced microbiome on your scalp should prevent hair loss as well as help hair retain moisture resulting in softer, smoother, and shinier hair. The scalp scrub will remove dead skin cells and impurities from your scalp leaving it refreshed while the anti-stress treatment contains 20 amino acids and other patented ingredients to make hair soft and vibrant. It contains more than 95% natural herbal ingredients, not synthetic silicones, or sulfates.
If acne and clarification isn’t your thing and you don’t have acne-prone skin, don’t worry, One-day’s you has over ten lines to meet most skin needs. You can try something from the yellow line like the Pro-Vita C Brightening Ampoule Mist which has multiple functions like wrinkle improvement, brightening, and moisturizing. It’s a lightweight toner, mist, and serum all in one that can be conveniently used anywhere. It has a light, yet invigorating citrus fragrance from the calamansi extract and it has the perfect balance of moisture and oil for long-lasting hydration.
You can also try the pink line that focuses on collagen. The Real Collagen Ampoule Serum Set has over 940,000ppm of collagen extract that can replenish moisture to tighten skin. One-day’s you uses a really small molecular collagen so it has excellent absorption. Fortified with six kinds of amino acids it should strengthen the moisture barrier, help improve dryness, and strengthen elasticity without stickiness. It’s designed to use one vial a week to keep the ampoule as fresh as possible. And the best part is that they use.
“Green Grade” ingredients from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG based out of Sacramento, California only gives products a green grade when they meet the most stringent criteria for safety based on their ingredient safety score. Give One-day’s you a look for all of your skincare needs. The products are sold worldwide so you can purchase directly from their website at www.oukorea.com or from one of the many retailers that stock their products.
Alison Rock is a graduate of the University of Southern California. She lives in Korea with her husband and youngest son. She enjoys cooking, painting, and jewelry design. Alison has recently started a YouTube channel reviewing K-beauty products. www.youtube.com/@AlisonRockUSA