Korean beauty rituals, focusing on long-term skin health rather than instant fixes, are highlighted as relevant for 2026. Dermatologist Dr. Akanksha Sanghvi explains K-beauty's strength lies in treating skin as a living system requiring hydration, repair, and protection. Key practices include double cleansing to maintain the skin's acid mantle and layered hydration using serums and moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides for effective barrier repair.