K-drama star Suzy reveals her towel-free secret for flawless skin
Singer and actress Suzy says she avoids wiping her face directly with a towel for skin care. Captured from Suzy's social media
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Singer and actor Suzy recently revealed her bare face, impressing fans with her flawless complexion.
The star posted a set of photos on her social media, showcasing her clear, blemish-free skin. She also caught attention with photos of herself in a pink leotard for ballet practice, highlighting her slender, graceful figure.
Suzy is known for her unique skin care routine, which includes avoiding direct use of towels on her face. Instead, she only pats away running water with a towel and gently taps the remaining moisture into her skin with her hands. Here are the details of her skin care method and the benefits of ballet.
Pressing the face too hard with a towel after washing can damage the skin barrier. gettyimagesbank
Minimal skin irritation
Skipping the towel after washing the face, as Suzy does, minimizes irritation. Rubbing or pressing the face with a towel can cause small abrasions and damage the skin barrier — the outermost layer of the skin responsible for locking in moisture and shielding against external irritants. A weakened skin barrier can lead to dryness and inflammation.
Patting the leftover water into the skin can help replenish moisture. However, allowing water to sit for too long can cause natural evaporation, which breaks down the moisture barrier. It is important to gently remove excess water first, pat the remaining moisture into the skin, and then apply a generous amount of moisturizer. After three minutes, the skin’s moisture level drops below 30 percent, making hydration essential to prevent damage.
Wearing a pink leotard, Suzy shows off her slender and elegant figure. Captured from Suzy's social media
Ballet for a balanced body
Ballet, Suzy’s chosen workout, engages the arms, legs and core, helping burn significant calories while improving balance and posture. This full-body exercise also triggers the afterburn effect, where calories continue to burn even after the workout ends.
As muscle mass increases, basal metabolism rises, allowing more calories to be burned even with the same food intake. Ballet’s continuous and dynamic movements raise the heart rate and improve oxygen circulation, benefiting cardiovascular health. Because the exercise involves maintaining balance with an upright posture, it is also effective for correcting poor posture.
However, ballet can strain the ankles and knees. To avoid injury, it is crucial to warm up with stretches and ankle-strengthening exercises before starting. Overbending or hyperextending the knees should also be avoided to protect the joints.
This article from Kormedi.com, Korea’s top health care and medical portal, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.