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If you're wondering why the product you were dying to get your hands on is making your skin look more ghastly than glowing, don't worry! It could just be a case of skin purging.

“The C-Niacin duo did my dull and hyper-pigmented skin wonders in such short amount of time! I’d use the ampoule everyday for the overall brightening of my complexion and use the cream at night as spot treatment for dark marks....

Which Beauty of Joseon serum is for you? We did a break down of each one to help you decide! Rice bran water was used as a daily toner by court ladies in the Joseon period to brighten dull and uneven skin...

Here are some of the most common breakout triggers that we often overlook! HOW IS IT A TRIGGER? FLOURIDE If you’ve noticed small bumps around your mouth area, it could be due to the fluoride in your toothpaste! Try using...

WHAT IS THE SKIN BARRIER? The skin barrier, (epidermal barrier) is the outside layer of your skin—the first line of defense that protects your skin from environmental aggressors. Your skin barrier’s duties are to: maintain your skin’s moisture balance prevent...

It's no doubt that suncreen must be part of your everyday skincare routine, but how would you know exactly which is the right one for you?  Physical sunscreens use zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide to create a physical block for...

Myth #1 PORES DON’T OPEN OR CLOSE. They can expand, dilate, or stretch when exposed to steaming, while working out, or when using pore-tackling products. Additionally, steam won't cause your pores to open up like a door, but the heat...

WHAT IS GINSENG? Ginseng has always been popular in Korean skincare since the 1500s, used as a main herb for major beauty rituals. This slow-growing short plant with fleshy roots contain potent compounds that benefit the skin in multiple ways...

WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT? It is a high-energy, short-wavelength light (HEV) that’s part of the visible light spectrum (what the human eye can see). There are two forms: NATURAL (FROM THE SUN) ARTIFICIAL (FROM GADGETS) BLUE LIGHT AND OXIDATIVE STRESS...