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if you don't want to spend more money on expensive products but still want a clear glass skin this video is for you cuz I'm going to show you five Korean home remedies for glowing skin I've selected ones that really worked and don't worry you won't need any crazy equipment for this
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also a lot of you guys were asking questions about DIY products so in this video I'll be explaining in detail about the recipe usage storage and other things you're curious about so make sure to watch Until the End disclaimer before using this make sure to wash your face
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first we're going to make a cucumber mask I feel like rice is really popular but cucumber also has been like an OG ingredient for skincare in Korea for decades when the skin needs soothing almost
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every Korean household used to place cucumber slices on their face you only need a cucumber and aloe gel start by washing half a cucumber then grate it or slice it very thinly apply a
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thin layer of aloe gel so that cucumber slices don't slide off your face and place cucumber slices carefully on your skin lie down and relax for for about 10 to 15 minutes cucumbers is packed
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with water and vitamins making it really good for soothing and hydrating once you're finished simply remove the cucumber and continue with your regular skincare routine next is a mask using our
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star ingredient rice this is actually ancient old Korean beauty remedy cuz there's historical record saying hot girls from chosen Dynasty used rice to wash their face and even as a lotion for this
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recipe you only need honey and rice put half a cup of rice in a bowl and some of you guys were asking if if you can use different types of rice and yes you can use any types of rice and wash the rice for about three times also if you don't feel like impurities are removed well
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you can rinse it a few times more now we're going to cook the rice so add one cup of water and cook it until you see this mushy consistency take it off the heat and let it cool now we're going to put it in a blender add 2 tbsp of water and 1 tbsp of honey and blend now we're done making rice mask
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this is one of my favorites as rice is known to be really effective for improving skin tone brightening and keeping skin soft and moisturized quick tip here if you leave them on for too long
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it can actually dry out your skin so it's better to use it for just 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse it off gently with lar water and you can continue with your skincare and don't forget to put moisturizer after that also face mask can be irritating if you use it too often so using one
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or two times a week is enough I made a little bit too much today but it's best to make just enough amount for a single use rather than storing leftovers our final recipe in this chapter is the
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yogurt almond mask we're going to grind almonds first take half a cup of yogurt 2 tbsp of almond powder and 1 and 1/2 tbspoon of aloe gel for extra moisture and soothing effect yogurt and almond
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both have antibacterial effects which can help prevent harmful bacteria growth on the skin plus they offer a light exfoliating effect moving on to our next chapter is DIY toners and we're going to
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use rice again this time the method is simple as I showed you many times in previous videos wash the rice thoroughly preferably 3 to four times and on the last time gently agitate the rice leave it
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on the room temperature for about 30 minutes and use the strainer to only get water out of it and there we have it the rice toner you can use it to rinse your face but you can also use it as a
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toner actually fermented rice is known to have more nutrients and benefits than noner fermented ones but personally I don't really enjoy the smell of fermented rice so I don't use it that way but
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the method is the same just leave the rice water at room temperature for over 24 hours and it'll start to ferment slowly moving on to our final DIY is a green tea toner this is another super
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old DIYs as it's also known to be really good for acne prone and sensitive skin it's super simple bring water to the boil add water on a cup with green tea bag let it Brew for 5 to 10 minutes and
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be careful to not do it for long as the acidity my increase it's full of powerful antioxidants and has a soothing effect on your skin as well now let it cool and once it's lukew pour into a m
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bottle now you can add a little bit of aloe vera gel and this is optional another quick tip here when you use DIY toners make sure to store them in the fridge and I try to use it quickly cuz it
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doesn't have preservatives in it so store it for about 5 days max now how do you include this in your skincare routine you can use it as a toner in your skincare routine or as a Mist basically if you use it like a toner you can use it whenever you feel like your skin needs it before finishing
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off some of you guys were asking which skin type these remedies are good for actually skin type doesn't really matter but you may be allergic to certain ingredients so it's always good to do a patch test before applying on your face to do this leave a small amount of the product
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on your forearm leave the product on for 1 to 2 hours and see if any reaction occurs if there's no reactions the product is likely safe to use it on your face and if your skin is very sensitive
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and it gets irritated right after using it you should avoid those ingredients and thank you guys so much for watching today's video I really hope you guys can get help from this video and don't forget to hit the like And subscribe button see you guys in the next video bye
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: rice, skin, cucumber, toner, skincare. This video has 25 sentences and 1071 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:13. The speaker talks fast, about 205 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cucumber noun | /ˈkjuˌkʌmbɚ/ | A vine in the gourd family, Cucumis sativus. |
| toner noun | /ˈtoʊnɚ/ | Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper. |
| skincare noun | /ˈskɪn.kɛɹ/ | The care and treatment of the skin, especially of the face. |
| mask noun | /mæsk/ | A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection. |
| aloe noun | /ˈæ.loʊ/ | The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora… |
| ferment verb | /fɚˈmɛnt/ | To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew. |
| soothe verb | /suːð/ | To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh. |
| almond noun | /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ | The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut. |
| ingredient noun | /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ | One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food. |
| slice noun | /slaɪs/ | That which is thin and broad. |
| rinse verb | /ɹɛns/ | To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap. |
| tablespoon noun | /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ | A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl. |
| yogurt noun | /ˈjɒɡ.ət/ | A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring. |
| remedy noun | /ˈɹɛmədi/ | Something that corrects or counteracts. |
| recipe noun | /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ | Any set of instructions for preparing a mixture of ingredients. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dry out verb | To cause moisture to be completely removed from; to make dry. |
| lie down verb | To assume a horizontal position. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is packed · are removed · is known |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've selected · has been |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were asking |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to show · we're going to make · we're going to put |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we're, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: soothe /suːð/, thinly /ˈθɪnli/, thoroughly /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: lotion /ˈloʊʃən/, optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/
- Long words — get the stress right: ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, acidity /əˈsɪd.ɪ.ti/, antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/, preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cucumber, toner, skincare.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.