Korea has an ancient history of cosmetic use, and today is an important industry in South Korea.
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History
Ancient
Records of cosmetic use in Korea are from the days of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and the use of makeup flourished during the Goryeo empire. Cosmetics are made from lotions extracted from plants, including pumpkin stems; Peanut green peanuts contain saponins and are helpful for cleaning. Castor oil and camellia oil are used as hair oil. They have a pleasant smell and are not sticky. To moisturize and add luster to the skin, safflower oil is used. Apricot and peach oil are used to remove freckles and freckles of the liver. Powders called 'mibun' or 'baekbun' are made from rice and millet mixed with water or oil.
The scent is added to the extracts of grains and other plants, for example from dried clove buds. Perfumes are also used to relieve stress and fatigue. The Gyuhap Chongseo , an encyclopedia of ancient women, including various methods for making perfumes.
According to Gyuhap Chongseo , eyebrows are a key feature of a woman's face. This work depicts ten popular forms of eyebrows. The crescent or the most popular willow leaves form. Plant ash is the basic raw material used for eyebrow ink, in which women draw their eyebrows in various shapes. The primary colors are black, blue, and dark brown.
Yeonji is the korean name of the rouge, which is used to color the lips and cheeks. It can be made from safflower.
In the Joseon period, luxurious makeup is prohibited due to Confucianism. Upper-class women tend to imitate cosmetology and gisaeng style during this period.
Modern time
Following the Kanghwa Agreement in 1876, the Korean port opened to foreign trade and Western style began to affect the country. New styles and makeup products are becoming popular, stimulating Korean cosmetic culture and enabling mass production and consumption.
Bakgabun , which means Park powder, is the first mass-produced cosmetic item in Korea. This was the first Korean face powder and was the best-selling book from 1916 to 1930. However, due to its main content, sales then dropped quickly and similar products were quickly launched.
As a result of the dominance of Japanese cosmetic brands, Korean cosmetics failed to flourish in the 1920s. After the country was no longer under Japanese control, the Korean War that began in 1950 further disrupted the economy. Finally, around 1961, the Korean cosmetics industry began to flourish after the passage of legislation banning the sale of other countries' products.
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Cosmetics and skincare in Korean culture
Koreans focus on skin care under the influence of TV programs, advertising, and traditions. Koreans appreciate even, radiant skin, and Korean women tend to change the way their beauty treatments with the seasons. They use different types of moisturizers such as cream to tighten pores (BB cream, blemish balm or beauty balm) and lotions to brighten the skin (CC cream, color correction or color control).
Korean people generally make up their faces every day because they offer sun protection, which is a major concern. The great focus of Korean skin care is skin lightening, which is why many Korean cosmetic products have bright properties. Bright skin is not the same as skin bleaching, also known as skin whitening, which is a reduction of melanin in the skin. In contrast, skin lightening is focused on treating hyperpigmentation.
To get the perfect skin color, Korean women go further to do skincare routines 8 to 10 steps daily. Traditionally, this extensive routine includes makeup remover, double cleansing (ie oil-based and water-based clearance), exfoliator, toner, essence (mild hydrating concentrate), treatment (booster, serum, ampoule), sheet masks (cotton sheets thinly watered in a liquid-based formula that claims to moisturize, brighten, and even treat fine lines), eye cream, moisturizer and sunscreen.
Korean men are also interested in skin care. Some use BB or CC cream. Cosmetics produced specifically for men in South Korea focus on soothing skin after shaving every day.
Industry
South Korea is home to several major cosmetics brands, many of which export their products to the world. They include:
- Amorepacific, with brands including Laneige, Etude House, Innisfree, Sulwhasoo, and Mamonde
- LG, with brands including Knox and The Face Shop
- Nature Republic
See also
- Coreana Cosmetic Museum
- K-Beauty
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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