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Centella, ceramides, panthenol, PDRN and heartleaf, explained. 7 guides from the Korean pharmacy shelf.
Centella Asiatica Cream: Benefits, Uses and How to Choose One
Centella asiatica, or cica, is Korea's best-known repair botanical. Learn what it does, which forms work best, and how to pick a good centella cream.
Madecassoside: The Purified Centella Active, Explained
Madecassoside is the most studied compound from centella asiatica. Here is what it does, how it differs from cica extract, and who should use it.
Ceramide Cream for Dry Skin: What Korean Pharmacists Recommend
Ceramides are lipids that hold your skin barrier together. Here is how ceramide creams help very dry skin and how to pick a good one.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) for Skin: Benefits and Best Uses
Panthenol, or pro-vitamin B5, hydrates and comforts skin. It is a fixture of Korean post-procedure care. Here is how to use it.
PDRN Serum: What 'Salmon DNA' Skincare Actually Does
PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, went from Korean dermatology clinics to serums. Here is what it is, what the evidence says and how to use it.
Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) Skincare for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin
Heartleaf, or eoseongcho in Korean, is a calming botanical used for oily and blemish-prone skin. Here is how it works and how to use it.
Cica Cream vs. Ceramide Cream: Which One Does Your Skin Need?
Cica soothes, ceramides rebuild. Here is how to choose between centella and ceramide creams, and when to use both.
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