In this video, board‑certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Jane Yoo introduces the Korean skincare brand Hanyul, emphasizing its core philosophy of balancing traditional Korean herbal medicine with modern dermatologic science. She details three flagship products: the Yuja Brightening Toner Pads, which combine a proprietary Yuja‑C Vegan Vitamin complex (vitamin C, vitamin P, Yuja peel oil) with 5% niacinamide and vitamin E for brightening, firmness, and moisturization; the Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask, a jelly‑textured leave‑on mask that uses the same Yuja‑C complex plus vitamin A, 2% niacinamide, vitamin E, and multi‑molecular hyaluronic acid microcapsules for overnight hydration and radiance; and the Artemisia Soothing Toner, featuring an Artemisia Cica complex (Korean artemisia extract, panthenol, Centella asiatica) aimed at reducing inflammation, calming redness, and strengthening the skin barrier. Dr. Yoo highlights the botanical origins (Gangheng and Ganghwa, South Korea), the claimed dermatologic benefits, and positions Hanyul as an evolution of K‑beauty that merges heritage ingredients with scientific formulation.
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Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Today I'm highlighting Hanyul, a Korean skincare brand rooted in time-tested ingredients and backed by modern science. The name Hanyul means the Korean principle of balance, reflecting harmony between traditional herbal remedies and advanced skin research. Each formula embodies this balance, blending centuries-old Korean medicinal wisdom with today's dermatologic innovation. Let's begin with one of their best sellers, the Yuja Brightening Toner Pads. These 2-in-1 pads are infused with Yuja-C Vegan Vitamin, a proprietary blend combining vitamin C, vitamin P, and Yuja peel oil to brighten, moisturize, and smooth the skin's texture while promoting firmness alongside vitamin A. Yuja, also known as Korean yuzu, is a citrus fruit grown in Gangheng, South Korea, prized for its exceptionally high vitamin C content and antioxidant power. The pads also contain 5% niacinamide, or vitamin B3, and vitamin E to even out skin tone and nourish. The result is brighter skin and a refreshed under-eye area. Next, the Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask extends that radiance overnight. This leave-on jelly-textured mask is powered by the same Yuja-C Vegan Vitamin Complex combined with vitamin A, 2% niacinamide, vitamin E, and 5 times of hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Its microcapsules melt upon contact, releasing nutrients that target dullness, uneven tone, and fatigue. Inspired by traditional Korean fermentation, The formula delivers antioxidant protection and next-day glow. Finally, the Artemisia Soothing Toner showcases another of Hanyul's signature ingredients—artemisia, known in Korean as suk or mugwort. This herb has long been valued for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties, helping soothe stressed or irritated skin. The toner features Artemisia Cica, a proprietary soothing complex that blends Korean artemisia extract, panthenol, and cica, or Centella Asiatica, for hydration and redness relief. Harvested at peak potency from Ganghwa, South Korea, artemisia's leaves are rich in phytoactives that restore balance and support barrier repair. This lightweight, watery toner delivers instant hydration and a visibly calmer complexion, clinically shown to reduce redness while strengthening the skin barrier. Hanyul exemplifies the evolution of K-beauty, which is rooted in heritage botanicals like yuja and artemisia, yet refined through science to achieve balanced, radiant, and resilient skin.
