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A
acidity, 39
acid mantle, 40, 42
acne
astringents and, 42
description of, 120–21
hormonal, 121
hydration and, 68
acne-prone skin
acne washes for, 3–4, 39
breakouts, 31
exfoliating, 47, 49
gel creams for, 73
oil cleansers for, 35
salicylic acid for, 51
activating serum, 42
adrenaline, 162
aegyo-sal, 150
age spots, 84
alcohol, in toners, 42–43, 107
alcoholic drinks, 166–67
alkalinity, 39
alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), 50
Amazon.com, 201
AmorePacific, 145, 189–90
ampoules, 71, 109
antioxidants, 32, 75, 88
apricot scrubs, 49–50
astringent toners, 42, 107
B
banchan, 57, 157–58
Banila Co., 190–91
barley tea, 168
BB cream, 143–45, 152
Belif, 191
benzoyl peroxide, 40, 130
beta hydroxy acids (BHA), 50
blackheads, 31, 47, 106
blind dates, 16–17
boosters, 71, 109
boricha, 168
bromelain, 50
brown spots, 71, 113
brush bristles, 49
bulgama, 58
C
cafés, Korean, 61
caffeine, 131
castor oil, 36
CC creams, 144–45, 152
3CE, 197–98
ceramides, 130
cetyl alcohol, 43
cheeks, 153–54
chemical-free products, 125–26
chemical peels, 50
children, 21–22, 96–97
Cho, Dave, 99
chok chok, 65–79
Choo, Hellen, 140
Chosungah, 191
clay sauna, 58
Clio, 191–92
coconut oil, 36
cold plunge, 55
collagen, 32, 47, 76, 85, 87–88
contact lenses, 35, 146
cortisol, 162
cosmeceutical products, 125
creams, 73
cultural taboos, 163–67
cushion compacts, 94, 133, 145, 152
D
DD creams, 144
dermatologist-recommended products, 124
dermatologists, 189
diets, 160
double cleanse
best products for, 39–41
importance of, 30–34
instructions for, 34–38
in ten-step routine, 104–6
dry saunas, 58
dust, yellow, 32–33
E
eczema, 40, 49
elastin, 32, 76, 87–88
emollients, 43
emulsions, 72
enzymes, 50
epidermis, 68
essences, 70, 108–9
Etude House, 192
exfoliation, 47–63
chemical, 50–51, 106, 122
importance of, 106
mechanical, 49–50, 106
sunscreen after, 98, 113
expiration dates, 126
eyebrow pencil, 147–48, 152–53
eye cream, 110–11
eyelashes, 153
eyeliner, 146–47, 153
eye makeup, removing, 34–35, 104–5
eyes, puffy, 161
F
face masks, 32
The Faceshop, 192–93
facial oils, 73
facials, 55, 77, 186–87
facial sprays, 142
family-style dishes, 61
fashion, Korean, 136–38
fermented foods, 158
fermented skin care, 128
flight attendants, 141–42
foam cleansers, 38
free radicals, 32, 75, 88, 96, 166
freshener, 42
G
gel cleansers, 38
gel creams, 73
Get It Beauty, 12
ginseng, 131
glycerin, 42, 130
glycolic acid, 50, 130
Goodal, 193
green tea, 32, 131, 168
H
hair, 108, 139–40
hair salons, 187–88
hallyu, 18
hats, 94
Hee, Ko Joon, 137
highlighter, 149–50, 153–54
honey, 130
Hong, Mr. (Hong Sung-il Sangmoonim), 8, 9
hormonal acne, 121
humectants, 42, 72, 107
humidifiers, 74
hyaluronic acid, 75, 130
hydrating toners, 107
hydrogel sheet masks, 75, 79
hyperpigmentation, 51, 52
hypoallergenic products, 124–25
Hyun, Jeon Ji, 155
I
ice igloo, 58
Im, Jenn, 202–3
Innisfree, 193
IOPE, 193–94
IOPE Air Cushion XP, 145–46
Italy towels, 49, 56
It’s Skin, 194
J
Jackson, India-Jewel, 62–63
jade sauna, 58
jeong, 61–62
jimjilbang, 52–58
jojoba beads, 49
K
Kang, Paul, 132–33
Kdramas, 10, 148, 155
Kim, Young Ah, 26–27
kojic acid, 130
Korean Air flight attendants, 141–42
Korean beauty industry
affordable products in, 23–24, 128
beauty shopping at home, 200–202
competition in, 19–20, 26, 127
focus on health, 132–33, 157–59
high-quality products, 127–29
innovation in, 20, 128
largest cosmetic company, 189–90
multipurpose products, 115
new and powerful ingredients, 128–29
product packaging, 20–21, 26, 129
rise in product popularity, 18–19
“whitening” products, 23
Korean culture, 5–13, 15–16, 58–62, 136–38
Korean dishes, 169–71
Korean skin care
applying the products, 22
for children, 21–22
culture of, 5–13, 15–16
focus on healthy skin, 21
holistic nature of, 19
ideal of dewy skin, 22–23
motivation for, 102
number of products used, 22
as part of total health, 102–3
proven results from, 25–26
purpose behind each product, 22
treatments in, 70
trial-and-error process, 24
Korean spas
all-ages nature of, 52–53, 60
checking in, 53
dry saunas, 58
family rooms, 57
heated floors, 57
nudity, 53, 54
in Seoul, 184–85
showers, 53–54
treatments and body scrubs, 55–56
wet rooms, 54–55
L
lactic acid, 50–51, 130
Laneige, 194
laser treatments, 113
lash extensions, 153, 185
lifestyle, healthy, 157–69
lines, fine, 47, 68, 71, 109
lipids, 72
lip tint, 148–49, 154
loofahs, 47
lotions, 73
M
makeup
removing, 31, 34–35, 104–5
routines, 133
SPF, 95, 98
mandelic acid, 131
Manefit, 194
manufacturing dates, 126
mascara, 34–35, 104–5
massages, 55
metalloproteinases, 87–88
McElligott, Bill, 93
melanin, 96
men, 123–24, 139–40
microfiber sheet masks, 75, 79
Missha, 195
moisturizers
after exfoliating, 51
after shower, 41
on damp face, 69
importance of, 68
for no-makeup look, 152
in ten-step routine, 111–12
treatments before, 70–71
types of, 72–79
moles, 98
mugwort tea pool, 55
Multi-Brand Shops, 198
My Love from Another Star, 148, 155
N
nail shops, 185–86
Neogen Dermalogy, 192
niacinamide, 130
nicotine, 166
no makeup look
for flight attendants, 141–42
instructions for, 151–55
products for, 143–51
O
oatmeal, 49
Obama, Barack, 162
officetel, 59
Oh, Yeon-seo, 115
O HUI, 195
oil cleansers, 35–38, 104–5
oral hygiene, 151
P
papain, 50
Park, Soo Joo, 44
PA system, 91
period-after-opening (PAO) symbol, 126
pH, 39–43
pimples, 31, 49, 121
plastic surgery, 138–39
pollution, 31, 32–33
pools, 55
pores, 31, 73, 106, 120
premarital sex, 163
R
red raspberry extract, 131
“refreshers,” 42, 107
RE:P, 195
restaurants, 180–82
retinol, 51, 71, 98
rosacea, 40, 88
rotating brush, 50
S
saccharomyces ferment filtrate, 131
salicylic acid, 51, 106, 121, 130
salt sauna, 58
Samsung, 164
sebum, 31, 35, 50
selcas, 77
Seoul
beauty shopping, 189–98
dermatologists, 189
facials, 186–87
favorite spas, 184–85
hair salons, 187–88
nail shops, 185–86
neighborhoods, 176–80
restaurants, ordering at, 180–82
shopping tips, 182–84
subway and taxi, 198–99
wifi, 200
Sephora, 201
serums, 71, 109
sheet masks, 74–79, 109–10
Sik, Son Dae, 155, 196
skin
acid mantle on, 40, 42
cells, shedding, 47–48, 52
primary function of, 31
sagging, 84
skin cancer, 81, 83, 86, 88, 96, 97–98, 166
skin-care products, 117–33
for age groups, 124
cosmeceutical, 125
dermatologist recommended, 124
expiration dates, 126
hypoallergenic, 124–25
for men, 123–24
mixing and matching brands, 127
natural, “chemical free,” 125–26
new ingredients in, 130–31
prices of, 123
skin types and, 117–19
Skinfood, 196
skin softener, 42
skin stories
Dave Cho, 99
India-Jewel Jackson, 62–63
Jenn Im, 202–3
Kim Ju Won, 79
Paul Kang, 132–33
Son Dae Sik, 155
Soo Joo Park, 44
Yeon-seo Oh, 115
Young Ah Kim, 26–27
skin types
combination, 122
dry, 119–20
normal, 119
oily or acne-prone, 120–21
sensitive, 122
sleep, 160–61
sleeping packs, 73–74
smoking, 165–66
snail mucin, 76
snail secretion filtrate, 131
soap, 40
sogaetings, 16–17
soju, 166
Soko Glam, 18–19, 99, 200
Son & Park, 196
Son & Park Beauty Water, 155
spas. See Korean spas
spritzing, 142
steam rooms, 55
stearyl alcohol, 43
stratum corneum, 68
stress, 162
subway and taxi, 198–99
sugar scrubs, 49
Sulwhasoo, 197
Su:m37, 196
sunblock, 87
sunglasses, 94–95
sun protection. See also sunscreen
myths and facts, 84–98
sunscreen, 81–99
for acne-prone skin, 121
after exfoliating, 52, 113
chemical-based, 89
for children, 96–97
in daily routine, 92
ears, neck, and shoulders, 98
hands and lips, 98
ingredients in, 86–87
mineral-based, 88, 97
for no-makeup look, 152
nongreasy, 94
PA rating system, 91
physical, 88
purpose of, 82
reapplying, 91, 93–94
removing, 35
SPF makeup, 95, 98
SPF numbers, 89–91
sweatproof claims, 90–91
in ten-step routine, 112–13
types of, 88–89
waterproof claims, 90–91
sunspots, 88, 109
sun umbrellas, 84
Swagger, 140, 197
swimming, 91
T
taboos, cultural, 163–67
takeout, Korean, 59–60
tanning beds, 96
tans, 83, 84, 95–96
Target, 201
taxi and subway, 198–99
tea, barley, 168
tea tree oil, 121, 131
ten-step Korean skin-care routine
changing up, 113–14
essence, 108–9
exfoliator, 106
eye cream, 110–11
makeup remover and oil cleanser, 104–5
moisturizer, 111–12
sheet masks, 109–10
sunscreen, 112–13
toner, 107–8
tweaking, for morning, 114
variability in, 101
titanium dioxide, 88, 131
titanium oxide, 89
toners, 41–42, 70–71, 107–8
Tony Moly, 197
Too Cool for School, 26–27, 198
toothbrush, 151
towels, Italy, 49, 56
treatments, 70–71
U
Urban Outfitters, 200
urea, 130
UVA, 85, 91
UVB, 86
UV rays, 52, 71, 85, 87–88
V
vitamins, 32, 131
W
walnut scrubs, 49–50
washcloths, 47
water, drinking, 159–60
water-based cleansers, 38, 105–6
waxing services, 185
“whitening” products, 23
wifi, in Seoul, 200
witch hazel, 42, 107
Won, Kim Ju, 79
wrinkles, 32, 38, 47, 68, 84, 88
Y
yellow dust, 32–33
Yun, Park Tae, 196
Z
zinc oxide, 88, 89, 131
zits, 31