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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Few things can make your eyes pop like long, thick lashes. I’ve tried false eyelashes in the past to achieve this look but ultimately gave up because I could never get the finicky glue application right. When Glamnetic came across my social media feed, it caught my attention because instead of glue, they utilize the…
I’ve had dry skin for as long as I can remember. Even back in my youthful college days, I always went back to my mom’s old fashioned Korean moisturizer for dry skin to survive the New England winters. I didn’t love the look or smell of the cream but using anything else would make me…
Most of us consider ourselves veterans at eyeliner application, but apparently we’ve been doing it wrong our whole lives! I’ve always had issues with hit or miss bad eyeliner days and wondered how those beauties on K-Dramas always have the most amazingly beautiful and natural eye makeup. After watching way too many online tutorials, I…