One of the hottest trends to emerge in Korean skincare in the last year is the ‘7 Skin Method’.
This unique method involves layering your toner for more hydrated, healthier looking skin.
Here’s everything you need to know about Korean skincare’s 7 Skin Method
What Is It?
The 7 Skin Method is an additional step in your skincare routine that involves applying a moisturising toner in 7 thin layers.
Why 7-skin?
The idea is to deeply hydrate the skin and seal in the newly added hydration with an occlusive, like a moisturiser.
The name for this method comes from the Korean word for “toner”. Toners in Korean are commonly referred to as “skins”, so the literal translation for this method is the “7 Toner Method”.
How Do You Do The 7-skin Method?
The key is to choose the right toner, otherwise you risk irritating your skin instead. Get our tips for the best toner to use for this method below.
Once you’ve found the right toner, the technique is simple:
1 After cleansing your face, splash some toner onto a cotton pad and apply it to your face and neck.
2 While your face is still damp, pour the same toner into your hands and pat a thin layer into your face.
3 Repeat step 2 five more times.
Play around with your layers and work out the perfect number for your skin. You might find your skin doesn’t need the full 7 layers and that’s okay – stop when your face feels fully hydrated! If your skin is particularly dry, feel free to do more than 7 layers.
The next step is to simply apply your moisturising cream over the top. If you’re applying the 7-Skin Method in the morning, move onto your sunscreen and makeup.
Why Is The 7 Skin Method So Good?
First, it guarantees glowing skin!
The seven-skin method allows your skin to drink up the toner more than it normally would by letting the skin soak up one layer at a time.
Second, it’s a great way of reducing the number of skincare products you’re applying to your skin. You can forego your usual treatments and just use your toner instead. This makes the 7 Skin Method perfect for those with sensitive skin (provided you choose the right toner!)
It’s also great for those on a budget, as it allows you to reduce the amount of skincare products you are using.
Last but not least, the 7 Skins Method is perfect for travel. By using your toner instead of your usual bevy of products, you’ll cut down on excess luggage.
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What Is The Ideal Toner To Use For The 7 Skin Method
The ideal toner to use is something with low-no alcohol in it’s formula, little to no added fragrance and no dyes. Avoid anything with acids in it either. STYLE STORY loves:
7 Skins Toners
Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner – a cruelty-free toner formulated for dry, sensitive skin that combines traditional oriental medicine ingredients with modern skincare.
Jelly Ko Dewy Glaze Toner- this dewy-skin inducing toner is packed full of birch sap instead of water, which gives it a unique feel and ability to moisturize and nourish the skin. It nothing like the toners you've tried before!
APLB Centella Mist Toner – This unique all-in-one mist is perfect for the face and body, helping to care for troubled or sensitive skin wherever it occurs. Apply it anywhere your skin is rough, bumpy, red or sensitized for immediate soothing relief.
iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Toner – is a god-send for acne-prone and sensitive skin. It contains soothing and repairing centella as well tea tree water, instead of just plain water. It reduces oil and sebum production in your skin, without disrupting the skin’s moisture levels.
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner– Perfect for oily and combination skin types, this toner uses natural, EWG “green grade” ingredients to balance and nourish the complexion. The formula is 100% vegan and cruelty free and has a pH of 5.8, making it perfect for the 7 skins method.
