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Mugwort is a trending miracle ingredient being widely used in Korean beauty products. But Mugwort is not a new discovery. It has been there for centuries, and its origin goes back to the Grecian times. The scientific name of Mugwort, Artemisia Princeps, bears a close resemblance to the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth, Artemis, who was prayed to by the women and...

Not gonna lie, during all these years I’ve been trying K-Beauty products, I’ve found myself testing some formulas I’ve really hated and some other I’ve loved with all of my heart. Thing is with K-beauty there’s always something new out there, and while some brands only focus on following the trends and coming out with something that looks cute but doesn't really work, other...

Masks, hair, makeup - they’re all parts of feeling even more beautiful than you already are. The word “beauty” is a subjective word that has multiple layers to it. The most important aspect of beauty I want to touch upon is “Inner Beauty” with a focus on health and wellness. Feeling beautiful from the inside-out is important in living a happy life that goes...

"What do you do while using a face mask?"   Usually I brush my hair or style them while doing a mask. If it's late in the night, I just read a book or meditate. It's very soothing. 

It’s summer here in the Big Apple (NYC)! The weather has been getting hot and the sun is radiating down on the big city. “Someone grab me some sunscreen” The one I will be reviewing today is the IPKN Big Apple Sun Cream. For those of you who are unfamiliar with IPKN, it’s a cosmetics brand that pioneered the K-Beauty wave into America. It...

Honey, I’m home...and ready to glow! One of my longtime favorite skincare ingredients is honey. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and works great on my troubled, irritable skin. I’ve had so many memories of honey-based products saving me from acne and inflamed skin. Recently, I have got to try a product from the Papa Recipe Honey Moist line. Papa Recipe makes an amazing Honey Mask...

It’s officially summer! That means warmer weather, trips to the beach, and more daylight. Yes, we all want that beautiful JayLo, beach goddess tan for the summer, but we should be doubling up on sun protection since UV damage is at its maximum potential. It’s important to apply sunscreen everyday - rain or shine, indoors or outdoors - to prevent skin cancer, sunburn, photoaging,...

That antioxidant that also makes carrots and persimmons bright orange. Lots of studies on its positive health effects of astaxanthin when eaten regularly, but topically it’s still up for debate. One studied showed better skin elasticity, moisture content and improved wrinkles in males after 6 weeks with BOTH oral and topical supplementation. In a nutshell, to get the most out of this ingredient, you should...