Highlights from Asian Skincare: Part II
I’ve written before that Asian skincare brands are often neglected in most clinics in the UK, despite the fact that there is a growing appetite and interest for their unique products and formulations amongst the general public. I wanted to share some of most beloved and popular skincare ingredients from Asia, as well as take a quick look at what we know about the science behind them.
Who knows - these might be up-and-coming and trending ingredients over the next few years!
Red Algae
Rice Bran
Fermented Ingredients
Sea Kelp
Lotus Flower Extract
Green Tea
Ginseng
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