The Blog — Skincare 101's

Have you ever stepped off the runway in your sun hat and flip flops feeling vacation-ready... only to notice that your skin doesn't reflect the happy glow you feel inside? Planes are notorious for messing with your skin's natural balance due to the lack of humidity and air pressure changes. According to Allure, plane cabins typically have only half the humidity level balanced skin prefers, and that added stress can leave your skin looking dull and dry. Combat the flight frustration with the following 5 tips!

If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo (the ultimate cleaning-guru who behind the Netflix series and book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’) then where HAVE you been!? Here at Oh K! we have been obsessed! From rolling up our t-shirts to de-cluttering our shelfies, the Marie Kondo effect has left us ‘sparking joy’. Ahead of spring, we decided to put Marie Kondo’s tips to the test and give our Korean skincare routine the ULTIMATE spring clean makeover. Read on below to see how we used the Konmari method on our skincare essentials.   How to organize your skincare 1....

How to introduce the Korean 10-Step routine into your self-care regime. From sheet masks to serums, the Korean 10-step routine is one of the most talked about skincare regimes around the world. Each step is essential to building and restoring a youthful glow, while also maintaining hydration and nourishment to the skin. Traditionally in Korea, the routine consists of 14-steps - however, due to our (busy) lifestyle and the want for fuss-free beauty, this has been simplified to what we know as 'The 10-Step Routine'. Whether you want to adjust your everyday routine entirely or maximize on your skin's hydration, set some...

The K-Beauty guide to reduce dry, cracked lips. Are dry lips getting the way? Whether it's winter or summer, dry skin can affect not only your usual skin routine but also your day-to-day life. However, keeping chapped lips at bay shouldn't be a chore. With a few simple steps (and some multi-masking), here are the need-to-knows on how to keep your lips hydrated all year round and the best lip balms we recommend from Oh K!   Tip #1: Drink Plenty of Water One of the best ways to hydrate your lips without chapstick is to ensure you are keeping yourself...