In the hot, humid climate of the Philippines, the idea of "flooding" your skin with moisture might sound crazy. When you already feel sticky and oily, why would you want to add more layers of product? But here lies a common skincare misunderstanding. The sticky feeling on the surface is often a sign that your skin is dehydrated underneath. When your skin lacks water, it can produce more oil to try to protect itself, leading to that uncomfortable, greasy feeling. The J-Beauty secret of "skin flooding" isn't about using heavy creams. It’s about layering multiple, thin, watery layers of hydration to plump your skin from the inside out, achieving a fresh, bouncy "mochi" glow without the stickiness.

Step 1: The Gentle Beginning

The flooding process must begin with a clean, calm surface. Using a harsh cleanser that strips your skin will only make it thirstier and more prone to producing oil. A gentle, non-stripping cleanser like the BIORÉ THE FACE Facial Foam Cleanser - Floral Sabon Scent is the ideal starting point. Its rich foam cleanses away impurities without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. This ensures your skin is ready to drink in the hydration to come.

Step 2: The Art of Layering

This is the heart of the "skin flooding" technique. You need a lightweight, watery "lotion" (the Japanese term for a hydrating toner). The legendary NATURIE Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Lotion 500ml is perfect for this. While your skin is still slightly damp from cleansing, pour a small amount into your palms and gently pat it onto your face until it's absorbed. Then, do it again. And maybe a third time. This technique of applying multiple thin layers allows your skin to absorb much more water than if you applied one thick layer of cream. You will feel your skin becoming plump and bouncy to the touch.

Step 3: The Intensive Flood

To take your "mochi skin" to the next level, you can perform an intensive flood once or twice a week. A sheet mask soaked in a hydrating serum is the ultimate tool for this. The LULULUN Hydra V Face Mask 7 Sheets is designed to deliver a concentrated blast of moisture and vitamins. After your layering step, apply this mask for 10-15 minutes. This will supercharge your skin's hydration levels, leaving it looking incredibly dewy, translucent, and glowing. This is the secret to achieving that fresh, healthy glow, even in the most humid weather.

Don't be afraid of hydration. By learning the art of skin flooding, you can achieve your best glow ever. To begin your journey to "mochi skin," you can find authentic Japanese items shipped directly from Japan to anywhere in the Philippines at PasabuyJapan.

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