The world thinks K-Beauty is about 10 steps , but its true genius is a brilliant, three-part philosophy. In this episode, dermatologist Dr. Teo decodes the real 'signal' behind the phenomenon: K-Beauty is not about a number of steps , but a systematic approach to one thing: building a resilient skin barrier. This approach is especially critical for Asian skin, which is scientifically shown to be more reactive and prone to irritation.Join us as we break down the "K-Beauty Barrier Code" , a logical system built on a "holy trinity" of three hero ingredients:Part 1: CALM Discover how the hero ingredient Cica (Centella Asiatica) does more than just soothe—it's a healing, medicinal herb with specific molecules that actively repair the skin and calm the "noise" of inflammation.Part 2: REBUILD Learn why Ceramides are the "mortar" that holds your skin cells together. Making up over 50% of your skin's natural barrier , these lipids are the "structural integrity" step essential for rebuilding the wall and keeping irritants out.Part 3: SATURATE Uncover the science of "Skin Flooding". This concept isn't about one heavy cream , but about layering multiple, thin layers of Hyaluronic Acid to saturate every level of the epidermis for that "plump" and "dewy" effect.This is the true genius of K-Beauty: a philosophy of respect, repair, and resilience that works for every skin type.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by more people!Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes: https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/⁠⁠; Instagram: ⁠⁠@drteowanlin

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