Ep 225: How to Get Rid of Stubborn Milia

How do you get rid of stubborn milia? On this week's episode, Lauren answers a listener's question with her top tips. Plus, in this week’s news headlines, we break down what’s behind the Q3 2023 growth seen across Korea’s publicly listed cosmetics companies. Lauren shares what to add to cart for Black Friday and how to adjust your skincare wardrobe as the seasons change.

K-Beauty News

Publicly Listed Korean Cosmetic Companies Grow 0.9% in Q3 2023

• Korea’s publicly listed cosmetics companies began improving performance in Q3 2023, with sales, operating profit, and net profit increasing.
• China’s delayed recovery remained a burden for brands with high exposure to China, but domestic consumption recovery and export diversification helped offset it.
• 32 companies saw operating profit growth, including Coreana, Tony Moly, Korea Cosmetics and Cosmax BTI.
• Diversification and exports to regions such as the U.S. and Japan supported growth for some players.

Source: Financial Supervisory Service, CosinKorea

K-Beauty to Add to Cart This Black Friday

Start with the heavily discounted products:

• iUNIK Black Snail Restore Serum
• Skin79 BB Creams
• Tosowoong Bakuchiol Serum
• Subi Bare Skin Balm
• I Dew Care Glow Key

Question of the Week

“I’ve got a crop of milia on my neck that won’t budge no matter what I do. What do you suggest?”

Milia form when dead skin cells do not shed properly. Instead, they get trapped under new skin, harden, and form a keratin plug (a milium). A retinol product can help break down the keratin plugs over time. Apply a thin layer to the affected area at night. If you notice irritation, pull back on frequency.

New K-Beauty Reviews

Jelly Ko Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam

“Cleanses without stripping skin. Leaves my skin feeling cleansed but not tight or stripped at all, and smells DE-LI-CIOUS!”

Recommendation of the Week

If the weather is starting to change, consider swapping up your skincare wardrobe. Skin that feels fine in one season can become reactive, tight, or dull in another, so it is worth reassessing your cleanse, hydration and barrier steps.

If you’re overwhelmed by options, unsure which actives you can tolerate, or want a routine that actually makes sense for your skin goals, book a K-Beauty Routine Builder Session. We’ll help you choose products that work together, avoid unnecessary irritation, and create a routine you can stick to.

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