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7 cooling K-beauty ingredients to incorporate in your routine

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Hasina Jeelani
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7 cooling K-beauty ingredients to incorporate in your routine
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7 cooling K-beauty ingredients to incorporate in your routine

By
Hasina Jeelani
By
Hasina Jeelani
Ingredient Lab
Skin
3
Min read
Hasta la vista, inflammation
7 cooling K-beauty ingredients to incorporate in your routine

As summer blazes on relentlessly, you’re probably looking for skincare that soothes and calms irritated skin. So allow Korean skincare to step in as a saviour for skin that needs some quick healing after an hour too long on a poolside lounger. From ingredients that trigger a cooling sensation in the skin to the ones that know how to tend to redness and boost skin repair, you’ll find everything you need here.

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Centella asiatica

If you're looking for cooling ingredients this summer, centella asiatica is bound to show up. A darling within the world of K-beauty for its anti-inflammatory properties, it is primarily used for reducing redness and skin irritation. As the summer heat beats down mercilessly, you’ll want to arm yourself against the blaze with calming masks, soothing toners and watery essences infused with it.

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask  

Mixsoon Centella Asiatica Toner  

ONE THING Centella Asiatica Extract  

 

Propolis

What happens when you take the resinous mixture collected by bees and infuse it into skincare products? Also known as bee glue, propolis is counted among the best Korean skincare ingredients; and for good reason. For starters, it works wonders for inflamed and sensitive skin by offering relief from redness. It also lends a helping hand for the skin’s natural repair process and serves as a handy hydrating agent. Invite its benefits into your skincare routine with post-cleanser toners or an overnight mask to help ease sunburn as you snooze.  

Tira recommends:

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask  

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner  

 

Rice water

The promise of relief from inflamed skin sounds tempting, but if you’d rather not sip on rice water to get there, don’t worry. K-beauty has a host of skincare products infused with rice water that can get the job done. Widely used as a heatwave remedy in many cultures, you’ll find that the best K-beauty products capitalise on their soothing powers and lend a calming touch to redness and sunburnt skin. Make the most of this one by incorporating it into your choice of foaming cleansers, cleansing oils, toners and under-eye creams.

Tira recommends:  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rich Cleansing Oil  

I'm From Rice Toner  

The Face Shop Rice Water Eye Cream  

 

Mugwort

As far as ancient healing herbs go, mugwort brings some major main character energy to the table. Used historically in Korean culture, the legend of this herb now lives on in the form of soothing skincare products. Sensitive and acne-prone skin will welcome the calming caress of this gentle ingredient that offers relief for redness. As one of the best Korean skincare ingredients for the summer, you can tap into its benefits in endless ways. Sheet masks, gel cleansers, serums, calming sun sticks: choose your champion.

Tira recommends:

I'm From Mugwort Sheet Mask

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia With SPF 50 PA++++  

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Ginseng

As much as ginseng is revered in Korean culture for promoting longevity, it is also a vital mainstay in any roundup of the best Korean skincare ingredients. So, what can it do for your inflamed, irritated skin during the summer? With its anti-inflammatory properties, it will help you bid a fond farewell to redness and puffiness. By protecting the skin from environmental aggressors and UV radiation, it will be your best ally for fighting the summer’s scorching glare. Choose from sun serums, concentrated creams and sheet masks for revitalising your skin this season.  

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum With SPF 50+ PA++++  

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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream

 

Green tea

If sipping green tea can flood your body with natural antioxidants, you can only imagine what applying it can do for your skin. By prompting a calming and cooling sensation in the skin, it goes to town to root out any signs of inflammation and redness. Want to take this Korean skincare superstar for a test drive? You’ll find a wide array of sheet masks, cleansing foams and serums that are happy to help.

Tira recommends:

Innisfree Green Tea Energy Sheet Mask  

Innisfree Green Tea Amino Cleansing Foam  

The Face Shop Real Nature Green Tea Face Sheet Mask

Aloe vera

If you are looking to cool down your skin after facing the blistering summer heat, all roads can only lead to aloe vera. As one of the best cooling skincare ingredients, it is widely used in K-beauty for hydrating and cleansing the skin as well as accelerating skin healing. When applied to the skin, it imparts a cooling sensation by reducing body heat. To make the most of its benefits, you’ll find that pure aloe vera gel is commonly used as a post-cleansing hydrating agent.  

Tira recommends:

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Centella asiatica

If you're looking for cooling ingredients this summer, centella asiatica is bound to show up. A darling within the world of K-beauty for its anti-inflammatory properties, it is primarily used for reducing redness and skin irritation. As the summer heat beats down mercilessly, you’ll want to arm yourself against the blaze with calming masks, soothing toners and watery essences infused with it.

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask  

Mixsoon Centella Asiatica Toner  

ONE THING Centella Asiatica Extract  

 

Propolis

What happens when you take the resinous mixture collected by bees and infuse it into skincare products? Also known as bee glue, propolis is counted among the best Korean skincare ingredients; and for good reason. For starters, it works wonders for inflamed and sensitive skin by offering relief from redness. It also lends a helping hand for the skin’s natural repair process and serves as a handy hydrating agent. Invite its benefits into your skincare routine with post-cleanser toners or an overnight mask to help ease sunburn as you snooze.  

Tira recommends:

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask  

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner  

 

Rice water

The promise of relief from inflamed skin sounds tempting, but if you’d rather not sip on rice water to get there, don’t worry. K-beauty has a host of skincare products infused with rice water that can get the job done. Widely used as a heatwave remedy in many cultures, you’ll find that the best K-beauty products capitalise on their soothing powers and lend a calming touch to redness and sunburnt skin. Make the most of this one by incorporating it into your choice of foaming cleansers, cleansing oils, toners and under-eye creams.

Tira recommends:  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rich Cleansing Oil  

I'm From Rice Toner  

The Face Shop Rice Water Eye Cream  

 

Mugwort

As far as ancient healing herbs go, mugwort brings some major main character energy to the table. Used historically in Korean culture, the legend of this herb now lives on in the form of soothing skincare products. Sensitive and acne-prone skin will welcome the calming caress of this gentle ingredient that offers relief for redness. As one of the best Korean skincare ingredients for the summer, you can tap into its benefits in endless ways. Sheet masks, gel cleansers, serums, calming sun sticks: choose your champion.

Tira recommends:

I'm From Mugwort Sheet Mask

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia With SPF 50 PA++++  

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Ginseng

As much as ginseng is revered in Korean culture for promoting longevity, it is also a vital mainstay in any roundup of the best Korean skincare ingredients. So, what can it do for your inflamed, irritated skin during the summer? With its anti-inflammatory properties, it will help you bid a fond farewell to redness and puffiness. By protecting the skin from environmental aggressors and UV radiation, it will be your best ally for fighting the summer’s scorching glare. Choose from sun serums, concentrated creams and sheet masks for revitalising your skin this season.  

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum With SPF 50+ PA++++  

The Face Shop Real Nature Red Ginseng Face Sheet Mask  

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream

 

Green tea

If sipping green tea can flood your body with natural antioxidants, you can only imagine what applying it can do for your skin. By prompting a calming and cooling sensation in the skin, it goes to town to root out any signs of inflammation and redness. Want to take this Korean skincare superstar for a test drive? You’ll find a wide array of sheet masks, cleansing foams and serums that are happy to help.

Tira recommends:

Innisfree Green Tea Energy Sheet Mask  

Innisfree Green Tea Amino Cleansing Foam  

The Face Shop Real Nature Green Tea Face Sheet Mask

Aloe vera

If you are looking to cool down your skin after facing the blistering summer heat, all roads can only lead to aloe vera. As one of the best cooling skincare ingredients, it is widely used in K-beauty for hydrating and cleansing the skin as well as accelerating skin healing. When applied to the skin, it imparts a cooling sensation by reducing body heat. To make the most of its benefits, you’ll find that pure aloe vera gel is commonly used as a post-cleansing hydrating agent.  

Tira recommends:

Pilgrim 99% Aloe Vera Gel  

The Face Shop Real Nature Aloe Face Sheet Mask

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Centella asiatica

If you're looking for cooling ingredients this summer, centella asiatica is bound to show up. A darling within the world of K-beauty for its anti-inflammatory properties, it is primarily used for reducing redness and skin irritation. As the summer heat beats down mercilessly, you’ll want to arm yourself against the blaze with calming masks, soothing toners and watery essences infused with it.

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask  

Mixsoon Centella Asiatica Toner  

ONE THING Centella Asiatica Extract  

 

Propolis

What happens when you take the resinous mixture collected by bees and infuse it into skincare products? Also known as bee glue, propolis is counted among the best Korean skincare ingredients; and for good reason. For starters, it works wonders for inflamed and sensitive skin by offering relief from redness. It also lends a helping hand for the skin’s natural repair process and serves as a handy hydrating agent. Invite its benefits into your skincare routine with post-cleanser toners or an overnight mask to help ease sunburn as you snooze.  

Tira recommends:

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask  

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner  

 

Rice water

The promise of relief from inflamed skin sounds tempting, but if you’d rather not sip on rice water to get there, don’t worry. K-beauty has a host of skincare products infused with rice water that can get the job done. Widely used as a heatwave remedy in many cultures, you’ll find that the best K-beauty products capitalise on their soothing powers and lend a calming touch to redness and sunburnt skin. Make the most of this one by incorporating it into your choice of foaming cleansers, cleansing oils, toners and under-eye creams.

Tira recommends:  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rich Cleansing Oil  

I'm From Rice Toner  

The Face Shop Rice Water Eye Cream  

 

Mugwort

As far as ancient healing herbs go, mugwort brings some major main character energy to the table. Used historically in Korean culture, the legend of this herb now lives on in the form of soothing skincare products. Sensitive and acne-prone skin will welcome the calming caress of this gentle ingredient that offers relief for redness. As one of the best Korean skincare ingredients for the summer, you can tap into its benefits in endless ways. Sheet masks, gel cleansers, serums, calming sun sticks: choose your champion.

Tira recommends:

I'm From Mugwort Sheet Mask

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia With SPF 50 PA++++  

I'm From Mugwort Gel Cleanser  

 

Ginseng

As much as ginseng is revered in Korean culture for promoting longevity, it is also a vital mainstay in any roundup of the best Korean skincare ingredients. So, what can it do for your inflamed, irritated skin during the summer? With its anti-inflammatory properties, it will help you bid a fond farewell to redness and puffiness. By protecting the skin from environmental aggressors and UV radiation, it will be your best ally for fighting the summer’s scorching glare. Choose from sun serums, concentrated creams and sheet masks for revitalising your skin this season.  

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum With SPF 50+ PA++++  

The Face Shop Real Nature Red Ginseng Face Sheet Mask  

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream

 

Green tea

If sipping green tea can flood your body with natural antioxidants, you can only imagine what applying it can do for your skin. By prompting a calming and cooling sensation in the skin, it goes to town to root out any signs of inflammation and redness. Want to take this Korean skincare superstar for a test drive? You’ll find a wide array of sheet masks, cleansing foams and serums that are happy to help.

Tira recommends:

Innisfree Green Tea Energy Sheet Mask  

Innisfree Green Tea Amino Cleansing Foam  

The Face Shop Real Nature Green Tea Face Sheet Mask

Aloe vera

If you are looking to cool down your skin after facing the blistering summer heat, all roads can only lead to aloe vera. As one of the best cooling skincare ingredients, it is widely used in K-beauty for hydrating and cleansing the skin as well as accelerating skin healing. When applied to the skin, it imparts a cooling sensation by reducing body heat. To make the most of its benefits, you’ll find that pure aloe vera gel is commonly used as a post-cleansing hydrating agent.  

Tira recommends:

Pilgrim 99% Aloe Vera Gel  

The Face Shop Real Nature Aloe Face Sheet Mask

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Centella asiatica

If you're looking for cooling ingredients this summer, centella asiatica is bound to show up. A darling within the world of K-beauty for its anti-inflammatory properties, it is primarily used for reducing redness and skin irritation. As the summer heat beats down mercilessly, you’ll want to arm yourself against the blaze with calming masks, soothing toners and watery essences infused with it.

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask  

Mixsoon Centella Asiatica Toner  

ONE THING Centella Asiatica Extract  

 

Propolis

What happens when you take the resinous mixture collected by bees and infuse it into skincare products? Also known as bee glue, propolis is counted among the best Korean skincare ingredients; and for good reason. For starters, it works wonders for inflamed and sensitive skin by offering relief from redness. It also lends a helping hand for the skin’s natural repair process and serves as a handy hydrating agent. Invite its benefits into your skincare routine with post-cleanser toners or an overnight mask to help ease sunburn as you snooze.  

Tira recommends:

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask  

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner  

 

Rice water

The promise of relief from inflamed skin sounds tempting, but if you’d rather not sip on rice water to get there, don’t worry. K-beauty has a host of skincare products infused with rice water that can get the job done. Widely used as a heatwave remedy in many cultures, you’ll find that the best K-beauty products capitalise on their soothing powers and lend a calming touch to redness and sunburnt skin. Make the most of this one by incorporating it into your choice of foaming cleansers, cleansing oils, toners and under-eye creams.

Tira recommends:  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser  

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rich Cleansing Oil  

I'm From Rice Toner  

The Face Shop Rice Water Eye Cream  

 

Mugwort

As far as ancient healing herbs go, mugwort brings some major main character energy to the table. Used historically in Korean culture, the legend of this herb now lives on in the form of soothing skincare products. Sensitive and acne-prone skin will welcome the calming caress of this gentle ingredient that offers relief for redness. As one of the best Korean skincare ingredients for the summer, you can tap into its benefits in endless ways. Sheet masks, gel cleansers, serums, calming sun sticks: choose your champion.

Tira recommends:

I'm From Mugwort Sheet Mask

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia With SPF 50 PA++++  

I'm From Mugwort Gel Cleanser  

 

Ginseng

As much as ginseng is revered in Korean culture for promoting longevity, it is also a vital mainstay in any roundup of the best Korean skincare ingredients. So, what can it do for your inflamed, irritated skin during the summer? With its anti-inflammatory properties, it will help you bid a fond farewell to redness and puffiness. By protecting the skin from environmental aggressors and UV radiation, it will be your best ally for fighting the summer’s scorching glare. Choose from sun serums, concentrated creams and sheet masks for revitalising your skin this season.  

Tira recommends:

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum With SPF 50+ PA++++  

The Face Shop Real Nature Red Ginseng Face Sheet Mask  

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream

 

Green tea

If sipping green tea can flood your body with natural antioxidants, you can only imagine what applying it can do for your skin. By prompting a calming and cooling sensation in the skin, it goes to town to root out any signs of inflammation and redness. Want to take this Korean skincare superstar for a test drive? You’ll find a wide array of sheet masks, cleansing foams and serums that are happy to help.

Tira recommends:

Innisfree Green Tea Energy Sheet Mask  

Innisfree Green Tea Amino Cleansing Foam  

The Face Shop Real Nature Green Tea Face Sheet Mask

Aloe vera

If you are looking to cool down your skin after facing the blistering summer heat, all roads can only lead to aloe vera. As one of the best cooling skincare ingredients, it is widely used in K-beauty for hydrating and cleansing the skin as well as accelerating skin healing. When applied to the skin, it imparts a cooling sensation by reducing body heat. To make the most of its benefits, you’ll find that pure aloe vera gel is commonly used as a post-cleansing hydrating agent.  

Tira recommends:

Pilgrim 99% Aloe Vera Gel  

The Face Shop Real Nature Aloe Face Sheet Mask