Propolis and honey, Centella Asiatica, Green tea, Licorice root extract, and snail mucin are some of the unique ingredients that define Korean skincare products. So many Korean skincare products contain one or possibly more of these ingredients. Snail mucin is one of the most popular and intriguing ingredients in the Korean skincare scene. You’ll find … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, we often find ourselves surrounded by many products promising to transform our skin. Yet, amid all the high-tech solutions, a humble botanical treasure often goes unnoticed – licorice root extract. Let’s dive deep into this wonder ingredient that has been cherished for centuries, and discover the benefits of Licorice … Read more
Centella Asiatica, also known as cica in the skincare world, is an ingredient that works wonders for soothing red and inflamed skin. Centella Asiatica skincare products are one of the fastest-growing Korean skincare categories. Centella has been in the ingredient spotlight for a solid minute now, and I’m not complaining. Its prominence in skincare began … Read more
Herbal ingredients have been essential in traditional Asian medicine since ancient times. Ginseng has been a legendary healing root vital to traditional Korean healing arts for centuries. Also known as ‘the root of immortality’ for its powerful anti-aging properties, ginseng has been increasingly used in Korean skincare products. Ginseng has many known health benefits when … Read more
Wait, are you serious? That’s usually the first reaction I get from people asking about the latest thing I’m slathering on my face. It’s almost always followed by the second most common reaction: Gross. If Korean skincare ingredients are foreign to you, you’ll be amazed at how novel they are from what you are used … Read more
Niacinamide is a favorite ingredient among skincare enthusiasts. Niacinamide benefits range from reducing hyperpigmentation, acne, and post-inflammatory marks to even reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide Benefits Guide: Niacinamide in the Skin Care Market If niacinamide were a person, it would be your friendly friend. Your friend that’s always there when you need it to … Read more
Houttuynia Cordata is all the rage in Korean skincare in . Its claim to fame is delivering immaculate glass skin. Korean glass skin has become quite a universally understood term for excellent skin. There must be a reason for the almost characteristically good complexion among Korean women (and men). What powers the efficacy of Korean skincare products? … Read more
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