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Skincare Glossary

59 skincare terms explained simply. From glass skin to double cleansing.

7 A C D E F G H I M N O P R S T U

7

7-Skin Method7스킨법

Layering toner 7 times

A

Concentrated serum boost

Skin's protective pH layer

Functional skincare ingredients

Chemical exfoliant families

Acne Grade (I–IV)

Severity scale for acne

C

Chok Chok촉촉

Moist, dewy skin texture

Centella Asiatica병풀

Soothing botanical (cica)

Short for Centella Asiatica

Cushion Compact쿠션

Sponge-delivered foundation

Ceramide Ratio (3:1:1)

Skin's natural lipid balance

Clogged pore (blackhead or whitehead)

Unregulated marketing category

D

Double Cleansing이중 세안

Oil cleanser + water cleanser

E

Essence에센스

Lightweight hydrating treatment

Lightweight liquid moisturizer

Softening and smoothing lipid

F

First Treatment Essence (FTE)퍼스트 트리트먼트 에센스

Fermented essence applied first

Oil-based cleansing step

Fungal Acne (Malassezia Folliculitis)

Yeast-driven bumps that look like acne

Fitzpatrick Scale

Skin tone + UV response classification

G

Glass Skin유리 피부

Dewy, translucent complexion

Fermented yeast filtrate

H

Honey Skin꿀피부

Warm, golden glow

Traditional Korean herbal medicine

Ingredient that binds water

Hydration vs Moisture

Water content vs lipid content

I

Standard ingredient naming system

M

Calming traditional herb

Hormone-triggered hyperpigmentation

N

Non-comedogenic

Doesn't clog pores

O

Barrier that seals moisture in

P

Propolis프로폴리스

Bee-derived healing resin

Patting두드리기

Gentle tapping application method

UV-driven skin aging

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)

Dark marks left after inflammation

Skin acidity (target ~4.5–5.5)

Photoprotection

UV defense strategy beyond SPF

Breakouts triggered by new actives

Controversial preservative family

Japanese/Asian UVA protection scale

R

Vitamin A family

Adaptation period to retinoids

Chronic redness + vascular sensitivity

S

Concentrated active treatment

Skin Barrier피부 장벽

Protective outer layer

Snail Mucin달팽이 점액

Hydrating snail secretion

Sheet Mask마스크팩

Serum-soaked face mask

Sun Care선케어

Daily sunscreen routine

Skip Care스킵케어

Minimalist routine approach

Sleeping Mask수면팩

Overnight treatment mask

Second Cleanser

Water-based cleansing step

Overnight occlusive seal

Skin Microbiome

Bacteria, fungi, mites on skin

Rotating actives across nights

T

First hydrating step after cleansing

Transepidermal water loss

Causes birth defects

U

Two distinct UV wavelengths