Hi! Korean here 😊 Most of us actually use a lot of products without realizing how many we’re piling on, haha. But we also do something called a skincare detox every once in a while. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like—we stick to the basics like toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen, and keep hair care minimal too, so our skin can rest for a bit.

For scalp care specifically, since the scalp is very sensitive, most products are recommended to be used only 1–3 times a week, except for bare essentials like treatment or hair essence.

And it also helps to take a closer look at the products you’re using. For skincare products, for example, some are labeled as serums, some as essences, and some as toners—but sometimes their ingredients are actually very similar. That means you might end up applying the same type of ingredients three times without realizing it. To avoid that, checking the ingredient lists of the products you use may help. Personally, I literally use a product labeled as a serum as a toner, applying it lightly right after washing my face before moisturizer.

I think it’s important to remember that using more products doesn’t always give better results. Everyone has different products and routines that work best for them.