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Korean Repair Balms: How to Use Them on Face, Lips and Body

KAREMEDI JOURNAL · PRODUCT GUIDES · UPDATED 2026-10-01

Repair balms are the multipurpose heroes of Korean pharmacies. Here is where and how to use one.

Where to use

Dry patches on cheeks, around the nose after a cold, lips, cuticles, elbows and heels.

How much

A rice-grain amount warmed between fingers covers a small patch.

Day or night

Night is ideal for thicker layers; by day use a thin film.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a balm on broken skin?

Use cosmetic balms only on intact skin; see a doctor for wounds.

Is a repair balm the same as an ointment?

Cosmetic balms are not medicated ointments.

This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Products sold by KAREMEDI are cosmetics and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.