It’s not news that K-pop stars often perform with colored contacts, and the ability to alter the natural color and shape of one’s eye has even become an integral part of styling a look or concept. Non-idols in Korea have easily followed this trend for years but now folks in LA can do the same.…
The Best Manicure of My Life Before living in Korea, I rarely got my nails done. Rarely. I would go to the nail salon only on special occasions or when I wanted a “spa day” with my friends. However, since living in Korea, I’ve become obsessed with Korean nail art. The designs and the creativity…
Korean Spas Guide: Pampering the Korean Way It’s not just you. Summer days do feel far away. If the cold season seems especially tough this year, do yourself a favor and take a Korean spa day. How are Korean spas different from American spas? Well, a meal at a conventional restaurant or at a Vegas…
The obscure and hard to pronounce DAENG GI MEO RI Gold shampoo has been sold at Costco for the past several years. Now I know why. Even the best wellness and beauty products seem to take a lot of time and hard work to see results. Allow me to introduce some instant gratification into your…
No surgery eyelift?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…