2025 K Cosmetic October News Letter
◎ Inner Beauty Trends ◎ In the past, the inner beauty market was dominated by collagen powders, but today it has expanded into gummies, jellies, ampoules, and sticks, diversifying in form, flavor, and function to create an enjoyable and engaging experience. Inner beauty is no longer just about simple nutritional supplementation—it has evolved into a sophisticated “beauty ritual” that conveys a sense of lifestyle prestige. With the rise of premium fruit and vegetable extract products that can be easily incorporated into busy daily routines, inner beauty has become more than an optional element of well-being; it is increasingly perceived as essential to health itself. The ways of enjoying beauty have become more diverse—akin to savoring a snack. By incorporating it as part of one’s routine, consumers are no longer simply taking in carbohydrates, but rather meaningful active ingredients. For basic skincare benefits such as hydration and brightening, editors recommend products with keywords such as health, vitality, digestion, stamina, and sleep quality. 
How Should One Choose Inner Beauty Products? If you are concerned with dull skin tone, products containing powerful antioxidants such as cranberry, niacin, and vitamin C are recommended. For those whose activities are demanding and whose diet and fatigue affect their skin, supplementation with elastin-infused vitamins is beneficial. To cope with daily stress and fatigue, vitamins B and C are effective, while products containing low-molecular collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin are advised for dry and lackluster skin. Recommended Products 1. Clarice Hyaluronic Ampoule A bottle packed with collagen and hyaluronic acid, helping not only with skin hydration but also promoting elasticity and strengthening the skin barrier. 2. Bbilendi New Lab Collagen A healthy protein powder based on low-molecular collagen. Its small molecular size ensures excellent absorption by the body. 3. Hupertein Collagen Made with low-molecular fish collagen, it is easily absorbed by the skin, effectively improving wrinkles. Enriched with elastin and hyaluronic acid, it delivers synergistic benefits for overall skin health. 4. Triple Collagen Grape Contains low-molecular fish collagen. With 85% pure collagen extract combined with vitamin C, niacin, and hyaluronic acid, it works in tandem with beauty-enhancing ingredients to improve skin health. 5. Brian Regime Collagen Drink A convenient beverage-type collagen product designed for daily consumption. It offers a delicious way to support skin elasticity and hydration. 6. Hayoon Collagen Stick – Blueberry Portable stick-type packaging makes it easy to consume anytime, anywhere. Formulated with low-molecular collagen and blueberry extract, it helps improve skin tone while providing antioxidant benefits. 7. Shuemation A premium blend featuring highly absorbable hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, elastin, 12 vitamin complexes, and AP collagen peptides to support skin hydration and elasticity. 8. Triple Collagen Orange A collagen beverage with a refreshing orange flavor. Contains 3,000 mg of low-molecular collagen along with hyaluronic acid, enhancing skin hydration and firmness(ASIATODAY, September 10, 2025).
◎ Overcoming Hair Loss ◎
When I was younger, I never thought I would have anything to do with “hair loss.” But one day, my forehead started to widen, my hair parted more often, and I frequently heard comments that the crown of my head was thinning. I spent tens of millions of won on medication and clinics, and through that experience I came to know various information about hair loss treatments. Here, I want to share the process of escaping from hair loss. In the beginning, when I worked as an ordinary employee, the job was fairly easy because I just did what I was told. But after more than 10 years, when I was promoted to manager and had to directly deal with clients, the stress became severe. Then one day, I began to hear repeatedly from those around me that the crown of my head looked thin. I hadn’t realized it, but hair loss had found its way into my life. Looking back, I was lucky to notice it early, before losing all my hair, when the crown had only started thinning. However, as time passed, the hair loss continued to progress, and I was shocked. Naturally, I joined an online hair loss community and started searching for information. The most common treatments were: Hair transplantation and Hair loss medication.
First, there were surgical and non-surgical hair transplants. But hair transplantation leaves scars on the back of the head, and because of many side effects, I decided not to undergo it. I also worried that when I grew older and lost more hair, the scars would become visible. I learned that if hair loss progresses after a transplant, only the transplanted hairs remain, sticking out awkwardly. Moreover, I found out that even after a transplant, one still needs to take daily hair loss medication, so I gave up on transplantation. Second, I looked into hair loss medications. There were many kinds, with prices ranging widely. I tried them but eventually had to stop due to side effects. The decisive reason for discontinuing them was the side effect of suicidal thoughts reported with hair loss medication use. After that, my receding hairline and crown thinning worsened. Through the Internet, I continued to purchase and try various hair loss products. After spending tens of millions of won, I happened to hear from an acquaintance about the hair loss shampoo from K Cosmetic Inc. I purchased it and used it consistently for about three months, and found it effective in preventing further hair loss. After continuing use for about six more months, I experienced results like those shown in the photos below. Currently, I actively recommend K Cosmetic Inc.’s hair loss shampoo to people around me who are struggling with hair loss.
◎ Foods That Help Cool Heated Skin ◎
Mint The menthol component sends signals to the brain that create a cooling sensation, thereby lowering the perceived body temperature. With its anti-inflammatory properties, mint also helps to reduce heat-related discomfort.
Cucumber Composed of about 95% water, cucumbers are often described as an edible water pack. They help maintain the body’s hydration balance and directly support the regulation of skin temperature. 
Grapes Rich in the antioxidant resveratrol, grapes soothe skin irritation caused by ultraviolet rays or heat, while also aiding in the stabilization of microcirculation.
Seaweed Traditionally regarded as a cooling food, seaweed is abundant in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iodine, which work to expel excess heat and waste from the body.
Red Beans Red beans are classified as a “cooling and detoxifying” food, as they effectively eliminate accumulated heat and waste from the body. By promoting fluid metabolism, they also help reduce both heat and swelling.
Lemon Lemons aid in replenishing hydration and electrolytes, while citric acid helps alleviate internal heat. Abundant in vitamin C, they also reduce oxidative stress caused by ultraviolet exposure (HANGJANG, No. 667).
◎ From Music to Food and Beauty: Expanding Economic Ripple Effects of Hallyu ◎
One may ask whether the benefits Hallyu brings to the Korean economy are sustainable, or whether it has already peaked and will face a downturn. However, the fact that the so-called “Peak Hallyu” debate has recurred periodically over the years suggests the answer: Hallyu’s success is not a temporary phenomenon but a long-term trend. Hallyu has already become mainstream. The pandemic served as an opportunity for K-dramas and Korean culture as a whole to gain wider global recognition and firmly establish themselves in the mainstream. As people spent more time at home, online streaming content consumption surged explosively. Added to this were decisive events that cemented Korea’s status as a cultural powerhouse: the Academy Award for the film Parasite, the record-breaking global viewership of Squid Game, and Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in Literature. These events generated enormous profits across derivative industries. 
In virtually every European city, one can find a Korean restaurant. From eateries specializing in specific menus such as street food or “chimaek” (chicken and beer) to supermarkets and Asian grocery stores, Korean food is widely available. Restaurants abroad are incorporating Korean ingredients and menus, while large supermarket chains are also selling Korean products. Renowned Spanish chef Dabiz Muñoz, selected for three consecutive years as the world’s best chef, actively uses kimchi in both his main dishes and desserts. Similarly, K-beauty specialty stores and shops selling Korean cosmetics have firmly taken root in cities across Europe. In the middle of streets lined with Spanish and Latin American restaurants, traditional bars, and European and Latin American grocery shops, Korean cosmetic stores have appeared. A shop assistant commented, “Customers of all ages mostly learn about Korean products and beauty routines through Korean TV programs and online searches.” It is no surprise, then, that Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that K-beauty exports in 2024 reached a record high of USD 10.2 billion (about KRW 14.195 trillion). This achievement symbolizes the broader economic benefits that Hallyu, having established itself in the mainstream, continues to generate across the Korean economy(Chosun Ilbo, August 18, 2025).
The 2025 K Cosmetic October News Letter was published by K Cosmetic Inc.
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