Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

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South Korea is a paradise for cutting edge skincare and makeup trends. Beyond Olive Young and K-beauty pop-ups, some of the most coveted skincare are found in pharmacies. Pharmacies in South Korea offer doctor-approved, over-the-counter skincare products viral on TikTok. Discussing the skincare science and tips on using these Korean pharmacy must buys; and alternatives to these Korean pharmacy ski

Interest for lipohydroxy acid skincare surged in K-beauty; and this acid looks poised for a popularity growth in 2025 and beyond! First developed by French cosmetics conglomerate L'Oréal, this gentle acid is becoming mainstream in Korean skincare as popular K-beauty brands like Torriden, Numbuzin and Some by Mi feature LHA. The skincare science on salicylic acid's gentle sister that&#03