The beauty behind Korean beauty products (Part 1)
- Jun 20, 2016
- 2 min read
It’s no real surprise that when it comes to the subject of beauty, the conversation almost always leads to some exotic, crazy concoction that originates from Asia. Ever heard of snail infused sleep masks? That skin pore toner you use every a.m. and p.m.?
This blog post was originally featured in PantherNOW and lists the ways to maintain healthy, glowing skin, Asian style.
Check out the article’s excerpt below and click the link if you want to read the full story!
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Maytinee Kramer/Contributing Writer
It’s no real surprise that when it comes to the subject of beauty, the conversation almost always leads to some exotic, crazy concoction that originates from Asia. Ever heard of snail infused sleep masks? That skin pore toner you use every a.m. and p.m.? Or that brightening serum responsible for your natural glow? They are all Asian imports. Everyone has different perceptions of beauty, and what may be considered beautiful in western cultures may be viewed differently in Asian ones. But, you have to admit, when it comes to skincare, the Asians are definitely on to something.
You’d be hard-pressed to come across an Asian woman (or man in many cases) who doesn’t have flawlessly beautiful skin. This is because Asians, particularly South Koreans, consider skin health to be very important. Koreans view caring for their complexion as the ultimate investment because society holds looks as a way of getting ahead socially and professionally.
While having copper sun kissed skin is sexy in America, Koreans consider porcelain white skin to be beautiful and sexy. With skin care products from big brand names such as Etude House, Skinfood, Missha, Tony Moly and The Face Shop, Koreans go through a multi-step process of cleansing, moisturizing and protecting the skin.
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Photo Credit: Maytinee Kramer
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