Ask the Dermatologist: Microneedling & No Surgery Eyelifts
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6 Great Salons in Seoul to Up Your Hair Game
While working in the United States, there’s a lot that I miss about my home country of Korea. I’ve managed to find replacements for most of my everyday needs, such as a neighborhood Korean restaurant, online shopping for Korean beauty products, or watching Korean TV shows through streaming services. However, there’s one thing that I…
Discover the Amazing Healing (and Beauty) Powers of Acupuncture
One of the interesting things about acupuncture is that it truly is ancient. It was developed from the start by rejecting superstition and pursuing rational thinking. The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (黄帝内经, Huangdi Neijing, 황제내경), which was first compiled around 475-222 BC, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage, contains 800,000 Chinese characters and covers numerous details…
Ask the Dermatologist: How to Achieve Red Carpet Glow + Home Facial Tips
Excellent question. Many of my patients come to see me prior to a big event to look their best. I often recommend treatments that are called “red carpet” treatments. Before I tell you what some of these treatments are, it’s important to prepare at least 1 month in advance since many of these treatments are…
Ask the Dermatologist: 8 Things to Know Before Getting Botox
Dr. Marie Jhin was born in Seoul, South Korea and is a graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell University Medical College. She is a board certified dermatologist, K-Beauty Skincare expert and director of Premier Dermatology in the San Francisco Bay area. Dr. Jhin is the author of “Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from…
Julienne Park’s Insanely Gorgeous K Beauty Skincare Routine
If you are skeptical about the results of a disciplined K Beauty skincare routine, look no further than the flawless complexion of Julienne Park. A member of the Board of Directors of the Korean American Family Service Center, the 42-year-old Manhattan mom turns heads wherever she goes with exceptionally smooth skin that defies belief. She…
Ask the Dermatologist: Should I Go to Korea to Get Laser Treatments?
Ask the Dermatologist is a Best of Korea Column by Dr. Marie Jhin, Board Certified Dermatologist and author of “Asian Beauty Secrets” Dr. Marie Jhin was born in Seoul, South Korea and is a graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell University Medical College. She is a board certified dermatologist, K-Beauty Skincare expert and director of…
Dermatologist Marie Jhin Answers All Our Urgent K-Beauty Skincare Questions
Dr. Marie Jhin was born in Seoul, South Korea and is a graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell University Medical College. She is a board certified dermatologist, K-Beauty Skincare expert and director of Premier Dermatology in the San Francisco Bay area. Dr. Jhin is the author of “Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from…
Lazy Girl Hack: 3 Simple Steps to Get Korean Glass Skin In 5 Minutes
Many people wonder how Korean actresses look so effortlessly beautiful without looking too made up. Their natural-looking beauty is a perfect look for Spring and we all want their glass skin. Actresses have professional makeup artists who create this look of perfect skin but not to worry, we have found an amazing lazy girl hack…
Korean Perms: 8 Great Looks
What are Korean perms and why are they so popular? If you are like me and enjoy watching Korean dramas, you’ve probably noticed the long gorgeous hair of the female actresses. They’ve got such pretty hair. Yes, I know they have personal hairstylists who work on the hair for hours before a shoot but wouldn’t…