The TRUTH About Korean Skincare (Dermatologist)

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In this video, I discuss what ingredients and philosophies Korean beauty is famous for, what the evidence base is for the quality of their natural skincare ingredients, the pros and cons of double cleansing, my thoughts on the 10 step Korean skincare routine, and finally, my overall theory on why K Beauty is really so popular right now.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:05 What is Korean Skincare?
2:12 Natural Ingredients
2:39 Green Tea
3:18 Centella Asiatica
3:31 Bee Venom
3:48 Snail Mucin
4:43 Double Cleansing
5:57 The 10 Step Routine
7:11 'Korean Skincare Is More Innovative'
10:14 Why Korean Skincare is Overhyped
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@usamasyed 6 ай бұрын

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@mrvlcode_777 5 ай бұрын

What about rice water

@rune_rosen Ай бұрын

Please don’t. AI should not be used for what a web browser and research do

@LearNeologist Ай бұрын

Respect. Doctor to Doctor.

@ikranawil9672 Жыл бұрын

Not only you are funny but it's evidence-based. Congratulations to you and your wife on the baby🎉

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

thank you so much, for the kind comments and well wishes!

@susan825 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the big reason for a lot of us is Korean skincare is far more affordable. I can get an amazing night cream for $10-15 as opposed to going to Sephora and spending $ 50-100 for basically the same thing.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

how do you decide what’s amazing with Korean skincare? And how do you decide that an ‘amazing’ night cream in the US needs to be $100?

@susan825 Жыл бұрын

@usamasyed I am in my 40s, soooo....I've had plenty of opportunities to try plenty of things. Trying a variety of things over the years and seeing how my skin responds is evidence enough for me. It might not work for everyone but if I get the same results either way, I may as well spend less money 🙂

@ixchel231 Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree about the affordability! Amazing products for much less money

@patricew.4010 Жыл бұрын

Lies.

@savannahzed1035 Жыл бұрын

@@patricew.4010cry😅

@Tmalodp Жыл бұрын

This brillant video is an amazing reminder to help not get sucked into this world of skincare, beauty, unattainable perfection, etc. Thank you so much for taking the time to film this.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to comment!

@monicapaeklucky 19 күн бұрын

You should try before listening to this guy he’s a real idiot trust me

@t_ylr Жыл бұрын

I will say one area where they really are worth the hype, at least for me, is sunscreen. Being dark skinned I tend to avoid physical sunscreen. There are not many American chemical sunscreens that don't burn my eyes.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

I gotta hand it to them on the sunscreen!

@HereDiianas Жыл бұрын

Same. Also, I have acne prone skin that is very sensitive and most European and American sunscreens brake me out but it happens way less often with Korean and Japanese sunscreens.

@hilmyakatsuki1665 Жыл бұрын

Try biore from Japan. Except a few, many korean sunscreen is overrated

@20thcenturyrelic Жыл бұрын

@@usamasyed I'd like to watch a video from you on Korean sunscreens.

@narniadan Жыл бұрын

you're lying to yourself

@Paula_SG 7 ай бұрын

I don't care about natural, clean or any other BS. I just know that I have ultra-sensitive reactive skin with tons of allergies and rosacea. I just recently started some K beauty options and for the first time in my life, my skin is moisturized and not burning! I'm 52 and have tried all the regular US brands for decades.

@hollyI807 Ай бұрын

What products do you use?

@yensi99 12 күн бұрын

@@hollyI807we neeed to know 😊

@Noggo Жыл бұрын

It simply comes down to; Korean skincare is more affordable but has the same if not better results than western skincare. They focus more on hydrating and rebuilding skin and their formulations often have less irritating ingredients while having more of the good ingredients. Also the 10 step Korean skincare routine is not from Korea, it was a US marketing strategy to sell more products

@laibanush5431 11 ай бұрын

Exactly

@peace346 7 ай бұрын

Cap , Korean idols are popularizing the 8, 10 ,12 step skin care routines

@unit4512 7 ай бұрын

@@peace346 Not entirely sure how that's any different from US based social media stars advertising every random American skincare brand under the sun

@peace346 7 ай бұрын

@@unit4512 I'm a board certified dermatologist, the k beauty industry is unauthorised .Most skincare brand comes with the label of Korea aren't certified either by any chem tests nor by govt . Only few k products like Numbuzin, Heimish, Missha etc , only few are certified . Hundreds of patients everyday with same concern , that they used this so called advertised random k product and spoiled their face .. The teens , actors , k pop fame ..all made a change in the products some business idiots sell . Which made no regulatory on release of certain products and chemicals added . American board FDA or any other country has it ...constantly checking the skincare products industries are adding and products that are on sale .Dr is rightly Educating the dark side of k products

@Marinlss 6 ай бұрын

I have very sensitive and dry skin and I've always struggled to find good western products that weren't expensive, I can't wear most affordable western sunscreens as well as it stings and hurts. But since I started using Japanese/Korean skincare I spend less money and get better results, my skin feels calm and my pockets aren't empty 😂

@giocatic7610 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you are making videos again, as someone who is new to the world of skincare, your ‘scam’ video saves me a lot of money from buying these ‘scam’ products, now I just use cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen and retinoid. Congrats on the baby too

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Ahh so happy to hear that! And thank you!

@meghanjohnson517 11 ай бұрын

@@usamasyedI can say it's done the same for me! I have chicken skin, three types of eczema, and very dry sensitive skin. So I only use cerave face wash on my entire body, cerave and curel moisturizers and the occasional retinol products!

@jyn88 Жыл бұрын

I tried the 10 step Korean skincare routine many years ago. It made me break out so I simplified it to 3-4 steps. I tried Korean skincare long before it became trendy in USA. I liked them because they seem to be effective and good quality at an affordable price. However, it's not as cheap anymore ever since it took over USA. They were my hidden gems back in the day. I just use whatever now. Doesn't matter Europe, USA or Korea.

@KatK61227 Жыл бұрын

I suspect you might have been misinformed. Korean skincare doesn't mean that you have to do 10 steps. Every skin is different and needs different ingredients, actives, consistencies and amounts of products. The 10 step routine was just a trend years ago, most koreans only have a few steps (some just wash and moisturize). Having said that, keep using the products that suit you best. Nobody is forcing people to use certain products.

@msk-qp6fn Жыл бұрын

the korean 10 step routine wasn't even a thing in korea btw, it's literally something soko or soho made up, i am not saying koreans didnt have fancy long ass routines but it was not a rule like how many westerners perceieve the korean 10 step routine

@KatK61227 Жыл бұрын

@@msk-qp6fn Yes, exactly. It's so annoying how people keep spreading misinformation. Especially a derm (like the guy that posted this video) should keep that in mind and explain it in a video about korean skincare. But he isn't objective at all, he keeps stereotyping and lumping a whole country into one random internet trend.

@wkin72 Жыл бұрын

You were probably purging? I had a spotty face for a while and it was the products cleaning all the crap out of my skin. It’s glowing now so was worth it in the end.

@optimisticgrl 6 ай бұрын

This is the right approach. What truly moves the needles w/r/t skin aging (other than plastic surgery and in office procedures) are genetics, sun protection, and not causing skin inflammation that would promote premature aging (and yes, using a bunch of random products like the 10 step skin care routine could induce “invisible” skin inflammation).

@anastashiam1154 3 ай бұрын

I must say my skin has improved drastically since changing to K beauty. I use centella & snail mucin moisturizers, rice toner only , ginseng essence or serum but never both at the same time and their sunscreens and my skin looks and feels amazing. Its helped my pigmentation, tightened pores, plump up skin and i no longer suffer contact dermatitis. My fave brands are Cosrx, Beauty of Joseon and Haru Rice

@poushalighosh4661 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I live in India and it's only recently the local industry is leveling up with it's contemppories in the west but I am already overwhelmed by the sheer amount of new skincare releases into the market. I'm glad that skincare is a lot more affordable now with brands like Minimalist putting out high quality and reasonably priced skincare lines but I'll stick to my staple suncreen, cleanser and kojic acid and glycolic acid ointment and the bioderma moisturizers qnd an occasional clay mask.These are my essentials and have stood the test of time. I've bought enough skincare to fill up whole cupboards but all i needed were my key few.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Less is more in the skincare world!

@saragrant556 Жыл бұрын

Korean skincare has been life changing. I use western active serums (vitamin c, retinol, etc) but the Korean moisturizers, toners, sunscreen, double cleansing, & masks have been better than any American products I’ve ever tried and I’ve worked on a cosmetics floor with manyyy American & western brands.

@skateata1 Жыл бұрын

I love Asian sunscreens because they don't smell

@saragrant556 Жыл бұрын

@@skateata1 or burn the eyes!!

@meghanjohnson517 11 ай бұрын

It's called the placebo effect. Have you even watched any of this video?

@saragrant556 11 ай бұрын

@@meghanjohnson517 it’s not a placebo effect if they have hydrating and PH balanced products with real ingredients.. I mean I’d hope the science behind SPF and ceramides is good 😹

@meghanjohnson517 11 ай бұрын

@@saragrant556there have been very few CLINICAL studies done on both of those "ingredients" (ceramides are a microscopic structure created by each indiviuals unique genetic makeup within their skin and its impossible to duplicated or mimic them in a lab. We have some ingredients that can mimic a semi similar structure on a very small scale. But it's so fleeting and only gives us a temporary sense of having an increased, healthier, stronger skin barrier. we also have other ingredients that show some minimal evidence of encouraging the skin to increase the rate of production of natural ceramides and increase the actual percentage of ceramides, even producing stronger structures. But unfortunately, those ingredients are not available in any over the counter products in both Korea And America. And we just cant recreate this miraculous ability of the skin quite like the skin can. Diet and environmental components Olay a larger roll). And sadly, the data we have on spf in MOST countries was recently ruled by a judge to be wreckless and un-useable when determining the ability to block out truly damaging cancer causing rays. the studies were done in the 70s and 80s and are lacking extremely important regulatory standards and requirements. Many spf products are not safe because they dont have to disclose the percentage of spf or the laboratory process. However, if we had more regulations in more countries (Italy has great skin care regulations for example) we would be able to have better quality ingredients, more studies that are actually factual and compelling, and we would know just how much of each ingredient is in our products, how it reacts to other ingredients, and how it was integrated into the product. The sad fact is that 99.9% of the products available over the counter have mainly ingredients that have zero clinical studies in them and zero safety and transparency regulations. There are a few amazing ingredients in products of both the Korean and American markets that have some truly compelling data available on their efficacy, but again, because both industries lack regulations, anyone can SAY they have those great ingredients in their products, but they don't have to disclose just how much or how potent or how safe it is.

@RpMRickyMunoz 11 ай бұрын

Ever since I have started applying Korean products, I feel noticeable difference in my skin. Its not overhyped, just that its better and cheaper than American junk

@maimouna6218 4 ай бұрын

@mau5jaus608 Ай бұрын

No, it's not overhyped. You can find any active in korean Brands and it will deliver better results than any Western Brand

@sympthylost Жыл бұрын

I really think 10 steps is how K Beauty is introduced, in part for marketing, but to also explain the product types and the order in which to apply them. I don’t believe it’s expected or sensible to do all 10 steps twice daily. Sheet masking and exfoliating are once a week steps max and some steps overlap. Sunscreen, a step into itself, is only in the morning. Essences aren’t necessary but it depends on what kind of essence you are using (i.e. ferments, texture), and likewise with toner. If it’s a hydrating toner, no essence needed. If it’s a clarifying toner, no exfoliation needed. If your skin is young and healthy maybe you don’t need a serum, save for antioxidants. And double-cleansing is really for wearers of heavy make-up or physical sunscreens. The combinations are endless so it really depends what you’re using and your individual skin needs.

@WallFlower08 Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Correct! That’s what the Westerners wanted to push out. The “Korean 10 steps” is a myth!

@sakinam8209 11 ай бұрын

So we dont need to double cleanse when we use chemical sunscreen?

@nicoleclark9247 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you pointed this out especially about things like exfoliating. No one in their right mind would recommend exfoliating 2x day everyday. And to be honest, when I looked at the additional steps I’ve added to my skin care over time I was doing about 7/10 in the evening anyway. Make up remover + cleanser before the days of micellar water is pretty close to two step cleansing to me. Following the Korean way just gives me more focused products with better ( to me) ingredients.

@edienandy 8 ай бұрын

@@sakinam8209 I don’t really think you need to double cleanse if your first cleanser (which is typically a cleansing oil or balm) rinses off completely. I feel like most do but some leave behind a film that needs to be washed off with a second cleanser. Some people with really oily skin might like to use a second cleanser just because the oil cleanser might make their skin feel too moisturized if that makes sense. So it really depends on the products you’re using and your skin’s condition.

@dodgek5270 Ай бұрын

This! It's obvious he has never used it. That is why he thinks it's too much. He approved of most of it and criticized the ones that are optional and aren't used every time, which is exactly how you are supposed to do it. When I actually started the Korean 10 steps. It all made sense now, which steps and when to apply for my particular skin problem. You don't need to do all the steps. It's just very detailed, so you can customize it for your personal skin needs. Now, even without using Korean brands, I stick with the steps and order I use products.

@KP-zg2pr 6 ай бұрын

Korean skincare has saved my skin. Innovative and nourishing. Try it. Favourite brands are Innisfree, Skin1004, Beauty of Joseon, Cosrx, Purito , Heimish and Clean it Zero.

@stephm4047 Жыл бұрын

Great to watch a new video because I really enjoy the no BS content and the humor of your channel. 😃 And btw, all the innovative sunscreen filters used by Korean brands were invented ..... in Europe.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

haha yep!! Gotta give shoutout to Europe!

@deecawford 7 ай бұрын

Best Dr on KZfaq. You’re honest and don’t do sponsorships from skincare companies

@apriltee170 Жыл бұрын

I think more content like this or dissecting popular products making the rounds online would be super helpful for everyday consumers ! Thanks for all you do 😊

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Will try my best!

@jona9778 Жыл бұрын

Whoa, i'm just scrolling through the comments and to see that you've replied to almost all of them really warms my heart, you clearly work very hard and are passionate about youtube! keep up the great work. It's awesome that your now a father to, best wishes to your family

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Like to try my best whenever I can, but know I end up missing a bunch (especially replies to comments)!

@bryinasia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Ever since I saw you on Ali's youtube channel, I've been subscribed to you and every video you put out is always so relevant and full of information. I live in Asia and the K-Skincare craze is HUGE over here, and I'm constantly being advertised different serums and toners and face masks by the vendors when I go out to buy skincare products. It's always tempting, and the vendors are always adamant about the benefits, so I love that I can always count on you to set the record straight. Also congratulations on the newborn!!!

@ayshanusrat3509 Жыл бұрын

Korean skincare is not overhyped. They have elegant formulas that don't cost hundred dollars per product unlike the west. It's not only sunscreen. West started to make some innovative products very recently following the popularity of Korean skincare. Although they can't compete with affordability

@dr.k1012 Жыл бұрын

True. In Indian market elegant Korean products are half the price of drugstore western products.

@yulianamour Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with this. Western skincare with similar ingredients like the Korean skincare are multiple times more expensive than Korean skincare.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

That's a virtue of the fact that US manufacturing costs 10x as much. If you have to pay your factory/shipping workers in dollars and have minimum wage laws, it does tend to lead to more expensive products. Not a criticism of Korean skincare, just giving the reasoning why. It's not just 'western brands are greedy'.

@ayshanusrat3509 Жыл бұрын

@@usamasyed US is trying to shove their brands down everyone's throats in the name of "efficacy". But the consumers of both Korean and US skincare know which products are good for their skin. So generalizing is not going to work in here. Natural skincare was in trend because of Clean Americans not Asians.

@fernandadourado9311 Жыл бұрын

Totally true. I was stuck with only western skincare available in my country, but now I can find really good products with science proven effects and worth the price with korean cosmetics

@samathareddy8833 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree 💯 Kbeauty is very hyped . It's like very few years something is trending and people follow it blindly . In kbeauty , french pharmacy , US brands there is always few products which are good , if v use them that's more than enough . People pay so much just to import the trending items even if it doesn't suit them . After I started using sunscreen regularly I noticed a difference . Thanks doc for always educating us 🙏

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

totally agree, and happy I could be of help!

@auricia201 Жыл бұрын

06:12 Toner, serum and essence are basically the same thing, and sheet masks are the previous thing but soaking up a tissue instead 😅

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

😂 truth

@hilmyakatsuki1665 Жыл бұрын

I rather use leave on products like gel/moisturizer over those mask sheets 😂

@auricia201 Жыл бұрын

@@hilmyakatsuki1665 same! It's fun, but it's pretty unnecessary. And it's totally nonsense to use it daily!

@josiebradley1831 Жыл бұрын

Love the no nonsense crap. I appreciate your content and the unlike the others, skincare should be simple and stress free. Keep your content coming!

@jhvoorhies Жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate you for this insight! I've been obsessed with korean skincare for almost 10 years and I have pretty much formed the same summary.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Looks like I'm in good company then!

@jhvoorhies Жыл бұрын

@usamasyed I also just watched your La Mer video and enjoyed it. Very cultish! 😆 Its history is a bit insane! Hoping you drop your skincare routine (or a recommended skincare routine) in a video soon! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

@emilyhaigh7222 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video, how you broke it down - and love the comedic adds! Please keep these coming.

@theluxuryvagabond 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! This topic is sure to be a magnet for comments. I appreciate your honesty about where you don't see or do see value in the products. I have to say, I am a Korean skincare fan. At the age of 50, I can testify to the products working well for me 7 years into starting with their product lines. I find the products cost-effective and gentle. That being said, the main thing I wish more dermatologists would lead with is, "What I can give you to put on your skin will have minimal influence on the health of your skin vs what you eat.'" I have seen far too many dermatologists push products (especially their own).

@kdandsheela 11 ай бұрын

I loved having a longer routine because it was relaxing but some of those extra steps were just moisturizing at best and irritating at worst. So like to be rid of those toner and essences. Now I'm back to double cleansing if I have makeup on, my cerave moisturizer, a retinol, a rotation of another serum, and sun screen. I really appreciate you talking more about the traditional active ingredients rather than focusing on individual products so that we can be more informed consumers. :)

@robertlouisebaker-hyde1267 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to burst your bubbles but I’ve gotten amazing results from Korean skincare. They do deliver and they’re at par or even better than their western counterparts and that’s coming from someone who is skeptical about it and shrugged off Korean skincare. As I segued into Korean skincare I found out that they’re sophisticated and innovative and uses high quality ingredients and formulations. They’re worth the hype, absolutely.

@alisonvaleria26 6 ай бұрын

Your content is so refreshing. I would get stressed bc I used to have a not so well skincare routine. Like the basics. And gradually began learning about products. There were so many products that made it overwhelming to want to learn. Luckily I have a friend who’s really into skincare and broke it down for me into basics. And since then I’ve kept my skincare simple and effective.

@deckheckTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this out there. Someone had to say it, and I'm glad you did.

@davidsotir4318 Жыл бұрын

One of the most sensible skincare videos I've seen in ages. All your points really hit the mark. The additional point I'd make is that many (over-hyped) skincare products that contain certain extracts (e.g. centella asiatica) do so in very miniscule amounts. I often see amounts such as 0.01ppm (parts per million) on some Korean skincare products and doubt that this sort of very diluted concentration would have any therapeutic effects on human skin.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

absolutely true. Same thing does happen in US skincare, where people will hype their 'retinol' but then it's the last ingredient on the list!

@ummtaimann6819 Жыл бұрын

@@usamasyedI am from morocco and when I see things saying argan oil I laugh as all I can see on the ingredients is 2% ,even that moroccan oil brand is just silicones and people are paying big prices .

@canesugar911 11 ай бұрын

Yeah. Same with most actives in western skincare.

@wiktoria2474 Жыл бұрын

this is probably the funniest skincare video i've ever watched! and it's evidence-based. great job!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@PetDKK Жыл бұрын

This video was both informative, entertaining and humorous. Loved it!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@Pixiekindnurse 10 ай бұрын

Loved the statement about the 10 steps taking so long you never leave the bathroom and lessens UV exposure! 😂😂😂

@OneTrueWord1988 2 ай бұрын

@Pixiekindnurse So did I! 😅😄🤣

@itsagoodday2165 Жыл бұрын

Love love love you! A brown doc who is not just falling for the mainstream narrative.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

ahh thank you!

@ts121084 Жыл бұрын

The K-beauty hype is mainstream among “skinfluencers,” but not dermatologists (of any background).

@canesugar911 11 ай бұрын

What does his race have to do with it

@itsagoodday2165 11 ай бұрын

@@canesugar911 because not many docs from his background are like this, just appreciated him, nothing more, nothing less.

@User_dkffkdrkagfgk Жыл бұрын

Korean myself- never had blemishes, no dark circle and normal skin. I only use 6-7step and most of what people say we do are not what we really do. Toner (ph balanced one normally, then once a week with exfoliating agent), peptide serum, vitamin c serum (day) or vitamin a serum (night), bean essence, ceramide cream, a drop of oil, sunscreen.

@neha2225s 6 ай бұрын

❤

@idoussia Жыл бұрын

I love a man of science. Thank you for your content and please keep doing what you’re doing as long as you enjoy it!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@snowymuffin Жыл бұрын

thanks for covering this topic Dr Usama! ❤

@atheniexBELLA Жыл бұрын

You literally taught me everything about skincare. No falling for BS . I now only hope to be such a cool doc like you. Thank you. ❤

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear!

@adi9296 10 ай бұрын

First of all, I'm late but congratulations on having a baby! Wish you and your family the best of health. Secondly, I agree with a lot on this. It's important to look at all constributing factors before concluding that Koreans have great skin because of their 10-step routine, and not because for people outside of Korea mostly see their celebrities, which is only a tiny fraction of their population, and they too have easy access to make up artists and cosmetic surgery. Third, I love your dry sense of humor. I actually laughed out loud a few times through this video.

@joannag4177 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for another great video, and congrats on the new baby (sorry, I'm a new subscriber so probably waaaay late to the party, lol). I found some nice Korean moisturizers that actually moisturized without my face feeling like it's on fire, my eyes watering and going red, and getting reminders of my teen years by getting reacquainted with breakouts. Having said that, I use a fair amount of herbs (I grow them in my organic garden, with no chemicals of any kind) not only externally but also as spices in my cooking. One of my faves for clear complexion is stinging nettle (steep as tea and rinse face with after washing). I couldn't care less about some 10-step routine, or fancy toners, but I also find that all these excessive amounts of makeup women (mostly but not an exception) cake on their faces is probably having some long term effect on the facial aging as well. I keep it simple: evening routine - wash with Dove soap and tepid water, rinse with cold water (or nettle), apply light moisturizer, that's it. Morning: same as evening but add a tiny amount of Vichy concealer all over, and I'm good to go. Getting enough sleep works better than those endless layers of chemicals slapped on faces with equally endless array of brushes.

@emilievendela1621 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE this kind of info. Keep up the good work!🙏 An overdose of fake beauty news is definitly out there.

@gkwon10 Жыл бұрын

About the natural ingredients, I feel like many miss out on understanding the historical and cultural significance behind them. Korean/Asian medicine focuses a lot on herbs, plants, and natural ingredients, so there is long history behind the properties of these ingredients. Therefore, it just makes sense that Korean skincare focuses lot on innovating upon natural ingredients when there is a culture behind it. Now, I am not saying history = facts or is superior than scientific studies, but I see so many express skepticism on these natural ingredients without knowing its cultural and historical significance. I definitely agree there is just a lot of marketing poly and consumerism behind these natural ingredients, but that is lowkey an issue with American consumerism in general. So don't completely knock natural ingredients out of your book! I actually love a lot of Korean skincare that combine natural ingredients and "western" ingredients like centella and hyaluronic acids.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Yep! I definitely don’t completely knock the value of natural ingredients - there’s clear and compelling evidence for a bunch of things like licorice, aloe, oat kernel extract etc. I just think the word has lost all meaning and become a pure marketing fantasy now

@gkwon10 Жыл бұрын

@@usamasyed I always wondered how much language is a barrier to finding scientific evidence. All the ingredients you just listed and in the video were more popular natural ingredients in America. I wonder if there are scientific evidence/studies behind natural ingredients more popular in Asia that just can’t be found bc language barrier?

@xqueenfrostine 11 ай бұрын

@@gkwon10most peer reviewed studies get published in English as well as the language native to the publication so I don’t think there is a secret hidden trove of Korean, Chinese, Japanese, etc. research that American based scientists don’t have access to.

@prachisingh2616 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this up. I also feel the same.

@pethaudiddorol Жыл бұрын

Nice one lad, I literally searched this yesterday and couldn’t find anything among the mass of HG’s. Cheers!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

glad I could help!

@Blondie727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this educational, evidence-based video. I also appreciate your wit.😆 And congrats to you & your growing family! 🥳👼

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@nickylapiel2675 Жыл бұрын

Always very enjoyable, even if I have the toners and serums. Great job on this video, Dr! Congratulations on the new son ❤

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@angelinebiswas7611 Жыл бұрын

I love Korean sunscreen and love the textures of their moisturizers. . I have an unhealthy phobia of products that pill and since trying Korean stuff that doesn’t happen. Other than that I still stick to a mainly prescription routine with a Korean spf and moisturizer. The cleansers are super nice/gentle too but nothing sooo amazing. I do like that they focus on barrier health as opposed to harsh exfoliants but there is a major problem with over consumption in the world especially with skincare. So many hear all the hype and feel like they must buy it or they get fomo. I’m a perfect example but I had to put a stop to it several months back because I was draining my bank account rapidly and had drawers and drawers of unused products. It gives me anxiety to even think about

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

glad the K skincare has helped the pillophobia! and yeah for sure, whenever people overhype products it creates anxiety and FOMO in others, which is why I like to dispel a lot of unnecessary hype in my opinion!

@alsmith7141 11 ай бұрын

This is the best skincare vid ever! A good mix of humour and facts.

@usamasyed 11 ай бұрын

Very kind of you!

@southbug27 9 ай бұрын

congrats on the new baby 👶🏻 🎉

@ayoutubeprofileforcomments Жыл бұрын

As a person who is in love with korean skincare products , this video is actually helpful 😂. skincare is really personal for a consumer and it's okay to buy products that you enjoy them. The famous BOJ sunscreen is my beloved product especially for my very dehydrated acne prone skin ( i still need to increase my water intake tho 🤣). I tried the snail mucin essence from cosrx and it's okay-ish, i mean it does help in hydration but not that revolutionary or helpful for hyperpigmentation . Also, I believe in Dr Shereene Idriss about what she says about HA , it dried me out when i use it on daily basis so I use it only 3 times a week. what i love about korean skincare philosophy is the emphasis on soothing and moisture barrier healing ( which is actually why maany people dealing with acne , excess oil , bumpy skin found it really helpful ) And as a new mom , it's impossible for me to do more than 3 steps for a skincare routine ! Some days the most i did is washing my face with plain water 😆

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

haha yep! As a new dad the skincare routine is often bottom of the priority list!

@rajkuma921 11 ай бұрын

@@usamasyed now u can enjoy baby skin without skin care routine ☺️

@meslevres Жыл бұрын

You are awesome because you chose integrity over anything and you are not sponsored: You simply want to propagate good knowledge! Congrats for you and your lady for your new born child.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@boom8199 Жыл бұрын

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@boom8199 Жыл бұрын

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@boom8199 Жыл бұрын

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@boom8199 Жыл бұрын

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@rnish7333 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new baby! Enjoy your informative and no “BS” content! Mahalo!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@sympthylost Жыл бұрын

Good points, especially about Korean celebrities and so many factors influencing Korean beauty beyond the products themselves.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@daliacha Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re back! Congratulations on entering fatherhood. :) This video is so detailed yet accessible. Really entertaining too. Your breakdown is really helpful to understand “natural” ingredients. Looking forward to learning more from you!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and the congratulations on fatherhood! So glad you enjoyed it, and hoping to get my rhythm back if baby Zak will allow it hahaa

@kathryngrace9038 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy trying different affordable beauty products and I rarely repurchase skincare. When there is nothing new and exciting at the drugstore I usually buy a Korean product. They churn out skincare so fast so there is always something new and affordable to try. I’m like a little kid that wants a shiny new toy, lol!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

haha that's actually refreshing to hear about it spoken of in that kind of hobbyist way! I think it's the truth for a lot of people but they hide behind it being medical

@wangzining7382 9 ай бұрын

OMG I can’t express how much I love this video😍 This is just brilliant!

@usamasyed 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AlwiyaSheikh Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, I wanted to know what the Korean skincare hype was about and if it was actually evidence based. This has been really informative.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@arabesquejacob8176 Жыл бұрын

Ah! Finally! The truth! Though I do enjoy kbeauty skincare, I believe it is overhyped, it doesn’t negate their great formulas, ingredients or their affordable prices. I’ve learned to focus on what my skin needs, not on what’s in at the moment. Thank you 🙏 for this video! 😊

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Perfect lesson to take away!

@FaerieDust Жыл бұрын

The Korean skincare craze is kind of fascinating to me, it's blown up so much lately. When I got into it in the mid 2010s it was accessible and understandable in a way Western skincare wasn't. Like, it was easier for me to find what I needed (basically just better marketing) at a price I could afford. In the online spaces, there was a big focus on understanding what things did - why use or not use a BHA/AHA/both? Vitamin C? What should I look for in a moisturizer, what worked for people who had similar skin issues as me? That was around the time The Ordinary launched, which promoted that idea as well. I never did the whole ten million step thing though, that always seemed like more of a celebrity thing. Like how celebrities whose job usually includes, you know, looking good, also have super workout regimens and personal chefs (and, yeah, dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, and aestheticians on speed dial). I suspect that a person who has the interest and spends the time (and money) on a seven/ten/twelve/fourteen step skincare routine probably also does other things to promote overall skin health, because they have an interest in it. And at this point it's more of an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" situation for me. I'm happy with the results I get, so I stick with the products I like. I've learned to understand the marketing language, what different buzz words mean, what products with different hype ingredients are aimed at (mostly if they're interesting to me or not ngl)... Honestly though, I'm pretty sure that the most important factor that's affected my skin is that I'm doing, like, literally anything more advanced than washing my face with hand soap and occasionally throwing on whatever moisturizer was on sale at the grocery store 🤷😅 (And! Congratulations on the baby boy!!)

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

glad you've nailed a simple regimen that works for you! And thank you!

@Learningworlds123 Жыл бұрын

Really liked hearing your perspective! 🎉

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Myhearthisworld 3 ай бұрын

Oh mine! This video is brief yet packed with value. thank you.

@shermans8236 11 ай бұрын

I’m 49 and my skin looks fantastic since using good quality Korean skincare for about 10 years now. They also have vitamin derivatives and actives but maybe in a different form. Extra bonus is that they are half the price of what we are used to and don’t cause reaction to my sensitive skin. And yes I do double cleansing in the evening when I have used makeup and/or sunscreen and no I don’t do all the steps to get this result. Evidence based? Just look at the skin of those who follow the routine! That’s result based.

@spa-peggymeatballs4861 8 ай бұрын

Feel free to share your favorite products!

@shermans8236 8 ай бұрын

@@spa-peggymeatballs4861 I’m not a skincare specialist but this is what i am currently using, not all at the same time and I sometimes switch. Purito: from green cleansing oil; from green deep foaming cleanser; centralla uncented toner (or Son&park beauty toner: this one I sometimes use as cleanser in the morning) I only use the oil in the evening when I’ve used makeup/sunscreen during the day. Plainet squalsne oil Cos de baha MA peptide serum; Klairs, midnight blue calming cream; freshly used vitamine E mask; Beauty of joseon, revive eye serum Non-Korean I also use for lack of Korean alternative or just because i’m happy to use them hylamide SubQ; dermalogica daily microfiant. To me it’s halfway being a Korean skincareproduct, don’t use it daily Lacura AHA-PHA peel pads (Aldi , yes I know but they’re really good) Geek&gorgeous 101 0,1 retinal It’s now time for a refill but I see some products are no longer available, so I need to find alternatives. My sources: Littlewonderland.nl not sure if they have an English version but a lot is in English to begin with, don’t know about the personalized service and ww shipping but they have a wide range. KZfaq: One Eye Beauty ; Odile Monod - the Monodist. Feel free to recommend for my skin type. Happy customers are always the best advice ♥️

@doudou4061 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your precious and qualitative content

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@khusbukhanam95 6 ай бұрын

congratulation on being the new dad 💐 I've recently subscribed your channel and I'm already liking it ☺

@usamasyed 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@srijetade Жыл бұрын

We need more of these straightforward videos :)

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

hopefully I can provide!

@auricia201 Жыл бұрын

I don't like the focus on exotic ingredients with no (or little) evidence, but I've heard how the formulation and textures are better, and I want to try that out

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think once you’ve experienced them!

@heidit8682 Жыл бұрын

I felt like I needed to hear that! Thank you as always for the insights Dr. Syed 🙏🏼

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@maeveryan7680 4 ай бұрын

So glad I discovered your channel. Love your humor/humour! The bit about the US not having any new sunscreens since the 1990's and the time comparison pics at 7:56 was so brilliant 😆

@barbowens8626 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your baby!🎊☮️💜

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@endor8witch 8 ай бұрын

Dunno about you but I've switched to Korean skincare 6 years ago and my skin has never looked better

@sohana5482 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou for your honest and informative videos 😭 you've earned yourself a new subscriber 🙌 im new to skincare and find it hard to believe all these influencers as most of them are sponsored videos 😢

@punitapatel8176 2 ай бұрын

Funny + concise + images + knowledge = ease of digestion. Thanks for the great informative great videos!

@nyccd2o 11 ай бұрын

Great video! For toners, I mean they are really hydrating, sometimes even a good moisturizer doesn't hydrate that much and you need this extra hydration depending on your needs and skin type. Personally, Korean skincare has changed my skin for the better.

@usamasyed 11 ай бұрын

In what way do you think a toner is ‘more hydrating’ than a moisturiser could be?

@Khsjsj 9 ай бұрын

@@usamasyedshe said sometimes a moisturizer isn’t enough. I feel like you’re defensive for no reason. And I agree, k beauty has changed my skin dramatically. And moisturizer isn’t enough for me. A hydrating toner just takes it back from very dry after washing. Their products aren’t stripping and they don’t break me out. I’ve used the most expensive western products and never got the same results.

@raras889 Жыл бұрын

About the sunscreen testing, Lab Muffin from Australia, with professional background in skin chemistry, did a really good video explaining how international SPF testing is structurally patchy - therefore the different results. She also mentioned that big western skincare brands have had SPF scandals in the past. I would love to see a sunscreen video from you

@yantiewombat3696 Жыл бұрын

But there was a video by a Korean organization that testing korean popular sunscreen using the newest instrument that can give a higher SPF result, but even with that, the SPF in some popular Korean sunscreen still far from SPF 50+.

@skateata1 Жыл бұрын

I follow her too

@mo1979ca Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your little one. I really enjoyed watching this video because you're funny yet kinda educational.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Kinda educational is my sweet spot!

@ymannmisa9290 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos, informative and humorous, thank you.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@themysteriousturtleneck Жыл бұрын

I hoped to hear about bakuchiol in this video bc I heard it a lot in Korean skincare. But this has been a funny and informative video! Good job!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Bakuchiol on my future list!

@MsXxMellixX Жыл бұрын

I tried so many different sunscreens but all of them let my skin break out even if it was labeled for sensitive skin or acne prone skin. Until i switched to a korean brand. It just works with my skin so kuch better ❤

@skateata1 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving canmake mermaid UV gel. Which one did you pick?

@heyyouFab 9 ай бұрын

your skin will be even better without sunscreen ..sunscreen will ruin our skin

@Anna-X- 5 ай бұрын

@@heyyouFab It depends on the ingredient lists. If you choose silocone and microplastic free products you should be fine. Of course you have to double cleanse in the evening to wash the product fully. Otherwise it may clog your pores and cause acne. I've been there so I know what I say. It takes a while to search for good product but it's possible (also good oil cleanser)

@neissnacho2793 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic presentation with compelling facts, thank you!

@andresfamily3560 6 ай бұрын

I use a combination of both Korean and Western skincare. I use a western vitamin c serum, Tretinoin and L’Oréal moisturizer. I also double cleanse with an Asian oil and foaming cleansers, a hydratining toner which i don’t think I could live without, snail mucin and K sunscreen. This approach seems to work best for me. I also wear a Korean BB cream (Missha) that is fantastic! I love the Korean products I use and won’t give them up anytime soon.

@adrian102 Жыл бұрын

I agree with pretty much everything you’ve said but….I still think (and this is personal) no one really does skincare like the Koreans. Half of my skin care is Korean and for me it’s the formulations and more. Sure maybe the green tea toners might not have all the data behind it but where else do you get a green tea toner? You have to at least admit the amazing major antioxidants it provides. Where else can we get some of the most hydrating essences, serums, moisturizers etc. also Korean skincare is more gentle and all about the hydration, fermentation and nourishment of the skin. Sure we can find something similar here in the U.S. but something I’ve noticed about skincare here in the west is the over exfoliation. It seems more cleansers, toners, serums and moisturizers have some time of exfoliant witch means more irritation. I think skincare in general could be subjective. All in all I think a reason a lot of people prefer Korean skincare is for its unique ingredients we don’t really see.

@409raul Жыл бұрын

Like the doc said: All you need is a cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer and possibly a retinoid. That's it. End of discussion. I like Asian sunscreen (Korean and Japanese) not because they are necessarily superior but because they are usually lightweight and non-greasy. I hate the feeling of thick greasy western sunscreens on my skin so I opt for Asian ones. That's about it. Everything else is all the same.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Ali_Ali509 4 ай бұрын

Not true. Everyone is different. I have very dry skin with rosacea somethimes and it is not enough for me. I need more. Niacinamid when rosacea appears and HA for more moisture.

@Garglicious Жыл бұрын

Always coming with honest videos. You a rare breed ! lmao

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

haha a rare/dumb breed who makes videos without getting paid sponsor money!

@annwhite1 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. I really like the content and the honesty of your videos (and the fine sense of humour too :). And congratulations on your new born baby boy!

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@shaunaburton7136 Жыл бұрын

I learned about cica or centella from k beauty. That is awesome! It fixed my poison ivy, nettle rash and any type of redness. It took my skin from bright red back to normal. I hope they put it in first aid and eczema creams.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Centella has good evidence tbf!

@skateata1 Жыл бұрын

I like the cica/centella for my skin after cosmetic procedures like electrolysis and dermaplanning. And the snail mucin is a god send.

@vishnupriya4551 Жыл бұрын

The main reason I started buying Korean skincare products is because its easier to find good cruelty free options, also, they’ve been less irritating and striping on my skin

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Cruelty free means nothing and is marketing BS 99% of the time.

@nickdavidelijah Жыл бұрын

@@usamasyedI think it depends on the country because cruelty-free here means they can’t test/harm/kill animals to test the ingredients. And vegan means no animals used to make the product, so very important :)

@rajkuma921 11 ай бұрын

Cruelty free mucin

@rajkuma921 11 ай бұрын

@@nickdavidelijah can't kill animal for testing bit can kill for active ingredient Mucin

@Lighttriumphs 10 ай бұрын

@@usamasyedWow ! So rude. Cruelty free is a value for many people. I NEVER buy no cruelty free skincare or makeup. And i always check compagnies. Cause in Europe many say they are Cruelty free cause european law when in fact they test. So sorry Sir but for me, cruelty free is VERY important.

@superhoneysweetable 6 ай бұрын

I had cystic acne before - tried all American products- went to dermatologist- it was so bad nothing helped until I tried Korean Skin Care 8 years ago - before the hype- only Korean Skin care products got rid of my acne… their products is real.

@BahMariamaOury 2 ай бұрын

This video is nice, thank you very much, and Congratulations for our little Usama Syed junior!

@knay2297 11 ай бұрын

a lot of these "korean skincare trends" are not even from korea, odile monod explains this in many of her videos

@shikharawal6174 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Super helpful. However I wished I saw this video a week back before purchasing an entire Korean products line LOL

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

hahaa definitely doesn't mean the products are bad! I just think people are weirdly obsessed with them...

@jyotsanabhadu Жыл бұрын

Agree! I have saw many estheticians and dermatologist videos but there are very rare who speak the facts , you are one of them . LESS IS MORE! As I am from India I know peoples obsession with natural products but the fact is its nothing like natural is good always , well thankyou for amazing content. Please make video on basic skincare routine on pharma products or any other product (I know everybody needs different acids but an basic skincare routine) Thankyou ❤

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hopefully more videos to come soon!

@renakarv4614 Жыл бұрын

I m glad you are back! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 for the newborn.... Many many wishes to your son 🙏

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@lelianarochefort3077 Жыл бұрын

The 10 step routine is created by American or someone else to make people buy more products, I live in Korea for all my life and never once we heard about the 10 step or 20 step etc, etc... Nobody have time for that, most of us here only use 3-5 products and 2 of that products are cleansers.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

That’s really interesting to hear!! Wouldn’t surprise me if it was ‘turbocharged’ here to make more money. Let’s speak out against it from every country in that case!

@msk-qp6fn Жыл бұрын

same i was utterly confused at when people would bring up the whole 10 step korean routine because it was never a thing in korea, then there is the gimmicky character sheet masks which no one used except for kids doing on school trips

@Gama22222 Жыл бұрын

Congrats to both of you for the baby!! Best of wishes Edit: I snorted with the natural botox snippet LMAO

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

hahaa the snort laughs are what I live for! and thank you!

@asgharkhan549 10 ай бұрын

This video was worth watching! ❤

@michelleivanova9471 6 ай бұрын

We need more like you. Congratulations for your family!

@farhanaamin1058 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I was so close to jump on the double cleansing wagon and I have extremely dry skin so I’m going to stick to my CeraVe which actually I started using after watching your video.

@usamasyed Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear this!