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What are Demodex mites? Demodex Mites is a human parasite found in or near the pilosebaceous units. Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are the two types of Demodex mites typically found in humans. D. folliculorum is more commonly localized to the face, while D. brevis is more commonly found on the neck and chest. Infestation with D. folliculorum is more common than with D. brevis, but the latter has a wider distribution on the body. They are typically found on the face including cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, temples, eyelashes, brows, and the balding scalp, neck, and ears. Other seborrheic regions such as peri-orbital areas, nasolabial folds, and less commonly upper and medial regions of the back and chest are also infested.…

In this post, we will be talking about the best Korean toner pads for combination skin. Our Pick: 1. Needly – Daily Toner Pads This Korean toner pad can be used for combination skin that is more on the oily side. Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Glucose, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate. 2. Abib – Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch Abib’s Korean toner pad would be suitable for combination skin that is…

In this post, we will be talking about the best toner pads for all skin types. For Dry and Sensitive Skin Types: 1. Abib – Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch This is the most recommended and highly used toner pad out there. It is suitable for all skin types including dry and sensitive skin. Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA. 2. Soo Good Feel Soo…

In this post, we will be talking about the best Korean toner pads for oily, acne-prone skin. Our Pick: 1. Needly – Daily Toner Pads This Korean toner pad is designed for oily, acne-prone skin as it is infused with BHA and PHA on top of salicylic acid. Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Glucose, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate 2. COSRX Original Clear Pads This is another Korean toner pad…

In this post, we will be talking about the best Korean toner pads for dry and sensitive skin. All of these products are safe and are chosen based on people’s experiences and recommendations. Our Pick: 1. Abib – Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch This is a Korean toner pad that would be suitable for dry and sensitive skin. Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA. 2.…

In this post, we will talk about the best Korean and Japanese sunscreens for dark skin. Our Pick: 1. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ This Japanese sunscreen should be suitable for lighter and darker skin tones. It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, BG, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, alkyl benzoate (C12-15), Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl behenate, Vinyl dimethicone / methicone Silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Cetanol, Agar, Sorbitan distearate,…

In this post, we will talk about the best Korean mineral sunscreens for dark skin. Our Pick: 1. Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+/PA+++ This Korean mineral sunscreen has been highly recommended for dark skin because of its matte finish and not leaving a white cast. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lime Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acerola Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Portulaca…

In this post, we will talk about the best Korean mineral sunscreens for oily, acne-prone skin. Our Pick: 1. Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+/PA+++ This is a Korean mineral sunscreen that should be suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lime Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acerola Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus…

In this post, we will talk about the best Korean mineral sunscreens for dry and sensitive skin. We chose these sunscreens based on how commonly it was tested and recommended by people with the same skin type. Our Pick: 1. Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ PA++++ This is the best Korean mineral sunscreen and is highly recommended for dry and sensitive skin. Rating Price 10/10 $$ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone,, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Ectoin, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment,…

In this post, we will talk about the best cream foundations for mature skin. All of these foundations are safe for mature skin including dry and sensitive skin. Our Pick: 1. Laura Geller Timeless Skin Cream Compact Foundation This is a cream foundation from Laura Geller that should be suitable for mature skin. Rating Price 10/10 $-$$ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? DIMETHICONE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIBEHENIN, HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, SILICA SILYLATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHAEODACTYLUM TRICORNUTUM EXTRACT. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499),…