How Does a Dermatologist in Cheongdam-dong Wash Their Face? Ogana’s Skincare Tips

안녕하세요.

I’m Ogana, a dermatologist with 16 years of experience.

What is the foundation of skincare?

It’s cleansing!

However, your skin condition can vary greatly

depending on how you cleanse your face.

This time, I’d like to take a lighter approach~

and introduce, here on the blog,

the cleansing method I use as a dermatologist,

which I’ve also covered on our Offride (Ogana)

YouTube channel.

So, how does a dermatologist actually

wash their face,

and how do they care for their skin?

Let’s find out now!

Table of Contents

1. Ogana’s cleansing routine, director of Oganacell

2. What do you apply after cleansing?

3. What is important in skincare?

16-Year Dermatologist Ogana’s Cleansing Routine

My cleansing method is truly

as simple as it gets.

Especially in the morning,

I prefer a method that protects the skin barrier

without spending too much time cleansing.

Basically, I minimize my use of cleanser

and focus on maintaining

the skin’s natural balance

with just a water rinse.

Of course, if my skin feels oily

or depending on what is needed,

I use a cleanser,

but I cleanse briefly, focusing on areas

with more sebum, such as the T-zone

and around the nose.

The areas I focus on cleansing

are those that produce more sebum.

“More sebum = more bacteria

that feed on sebum.”

That’s what it means.

Many people visit the clinic

because this balance is disrupted,

with conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis,

blocked pores that can lead to folliculitis,

or acne.

For people with more severe concerns,

there are first-step cleansing pad products

that wipe away impurities.

However, excessive cleansing alone

can weaken the skin barrier.

There are also second-step cleansers

formulated to neutralize the first-step product,

reinforce nourishment,

and help rebuild the skin barrier.

After finishing this step,

it also smooths the skin texture

and feels soft, so I like it very much.

(This isn’t an advertisement, haha.

I’m introducing a product I actually use^^)

When using a regular cleanser

rather than a wiping product,

I squeeze out only a very small amount,

create a lather,

and then cleanse my face.

I work up plenty of foam in my palms

and immediately rinse my face with water.

I focus on the T-zone,

then lightly cleanse the sides of my face

at the end.

When cleansing, I rinse in a way

that keeps the foam from directly touching

the face.

The biggest advantage of doing this

is that less cleanser residue remains,

and it is convenient because

you do not need to wash repeatedly.

At the same time, it removes a little excess oil

while preserving the lipid structure

our skin needs.

For people whose skin is not severely troubled—

in other words, those with a reasonably balanced

oil-and-moisture level

and not many blackheads—

cleansing the way I do

can help protect the skin barrier.

What Do You Apply After Cleansing?

Cleansing is important,

but replenishing moisture

in skin that quickly becomes dry

is also a very important routine.

First, I apply toner or ampoule

and gently pat it in to help it absorb.

If there are a lot of impurities,

I wipe them away with toner;

otherwise, I skip this step as well~

Because my skin is thin and the ampoule dries quickly,

I always apply a regenerative cream afterward.

Here, you may want to try

the way I apply cream.

I layer it on using my palms.

The reason is that, no matter how well you wash your hands,

bacteria can easily develop on your fingertips or under your nails

after a while,

so I make a habit of using my palms.

After applying the cream,

I apply sunscreen if I plan to spend time outdoors.

Dispense an amount about the size of a 500-won coin,

apply it thinly in several layers,

and make sure to cover areas such as the ears and neck

that are easily exposed to ultraviolet rays.

This helps prevent missed areas

when protecting the skin from ultraviolet rays.

What Is Most Important in Skincare?

The key to skincare

is an appropriate routine

that is not excessive.

Overly strong cleansing

can weaken the skin barrier,

so I want to emphasize cleansing lightly

while continuing to provide

an appropriate amount of moisture and nourishment.

In addition, consistency

is the most important part of skincare.

Rather than seeking short-term improvement,

it is important to continue appropriate care

for long-term skin health.

Minimizing skin irritation while cleansing

and following the use of good cosmetics

can be helpful,

but depending on your skin condition,

it may also be necessary to receive appropriate treatment

before it is too late.

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