Barrier and calm

Mugwort

Ssuk, as Koreans call mugwort, and its close relatives, the herbs Korean skincare turns to for calm.

  • Conditions skin
What it is
Mugwort (ssuk), the leaf of the Artemisia plant used in Korean tradition; skincare uses its extract or oil.
What it does
Used in toners, creams, cleansers, masks and sun care to calm skin that reacts easily, and a mainstay of Korean soothing care.
How often
Daily in everyday toners, cleansers, serums and creams; masks, some pads and spot creams follow their own directions.

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