Hanbang is a Korean way of wellness where clients would see a specialist who would offer supplements or natural pills to help aide their issues holistically, per Coveteur. Now, these ingredients that were ingested, are being added into skin care.
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These ingredients aren't quick fixes for skin issues, but they do work over time to keep skin hydrated and to protect the skin. It is a slow and steady technique, but this can help prevent issue such as dry skin and help strength the skin's barrier.
Some ingredients in hanbang skin care include:
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ginseng extract and oil
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green tea,
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licorice root extract,
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red ginseng extract,
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fermented soymilk extract,
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amino acids,
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aged vinegar.