Silica for normal skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Silica suit normal skin? Absorbs surface oil so skin looks matte for longer. What it does for normal skin, when to use it (AM), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Silica good for normal skin?
The workhorse of Korean primers, sun sticks and mattifying creams. Silica is porous mineral powder: it soaks up oil and diffuses light, so shine takes longer to break through and pores look shallower than they are. The effect is optical and temporary, which is exactly what a primer should be honest about.
Why it suits normal skin
- Absorbs surface oil so skin looks matte for longer
- Scatters light, which softens the look of pores and fine texture
💡 How to use: AM · patch-test and introduce gradually.
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