The Doctor Youn Show

Why Korean Women Look Younger: The Beauty Secrets Americans Are Missing with Charlotte Cho

The Doctor Youn Show

Show Notes

In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Cho, licensed esthetician, co-founder of Soko Glam, and founder of Then I Met You, to break down Korean skincare and what it really takes to achieve healthy, glowing "glass skin." We cover the 10-step routine, double cleansing, how K-beauty differs from U.S. skincare, and the latest trends like PDRN, Volufiline, and Korean sunscreens, plus practical tips you can start using right away.

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On This Episode We Cover:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:02:45 - Charlotte Cho's Journey Into Korean Beauty

→ 00:05:33 - Do You Need a 10-Step Skincare Routine?

→ 00:13:18 - Chemical vs. Physical Exfoliation

→ 00:27:02 - PDRN (Salmon DNA) for Skin

→ 00:36:34 - How Koreans Get Bright, Glowing Skin

→ 00:40:58 - Korean vs. U.S. Sunscreens

→ 00:47:07 - Exosomes & Spicule Skincare

→ 00:48:59 - Korean Head Spa & Scalp Care

→ 00:51:42 - Then I Met You & the Meaning of Jeong

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