Once upon a time, over a century ago, French women had to wash their now-famously glowing skin with harsh Parisian water. That is, until a British university discovered micelles in 1913. Eventually, these little spheres of oil suspended in water made their way to French pharmacies, who picked up on the cosmetic use of … Continue reading A Deep Dive Into Cleansing Micellar Water
Not all skin care regimens are created equal, at least not when you’re 40 (as compared to 20). Here, in this three-part series, we start with a step-by-step guide for those lucky enough to be in their 20s. You may not see any signs of aging, but they’re lurking beneath the surface, so prevention is … Continue reading Skin Care Through the Ages: 20s
In a way, I’ve grown up with K-beauty. My mom is Korean, after all, and my earliest lessons, from how to apply eyeliner to DIY cucumber facials, were all passed down from her. I got my first professional facial with my mom — at a strip mall storefront in a Korean enclave of southern … Continue reading 5 K-Beauty Lessons That Changed My Skin
Last week, I shared my exhaustive (and exhausting!) step-by-step guide to my skin care routine for mornings this summer. If you stuck it through the end, a huge thank you and props for your amazing patience. (I was spent after detailing all the steps. Thank goodness actually going through the steps on a daily … Continue reading My 12-Step Summer Skin Care Regimen: Evening
Confused about essences? Not sure what chok-chok means? And why do some Asian skin care brands call toners "lotions" and lotions "emulsions"? Here, a handy guide to all the words and terms you’ll need to decipher K-beauty like a pro. Ampoule: In Korea, ampoules are hyper-concentrated versions of serums, made for use as a two- to … Continue reading The K-Beauty Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
