Long before the release of fancy sheet masks and serums, Korean women relied heavily on antioxidant-rich dishes to maintain the reign of clean and glassy skin. As the secrets of Korean beauty are not under the sheets anymore, more and more women are now shifting towards K-beauty products and healthy lifestyle habits to achieve flawless glass skin. Consuming more Korean dishes and ingredients for a better complexion and smooth finish, let’s take a look at some popular Korean foods that the Gangnam ladies consume for a radiant glow and are now available in the Indian market.
Kimchi
One of the most popular Korean dishes can help you with toned and youthful skin. Kimchi is mainly made of spicy fermented cabbage packed with garlic that contains tonnes of selenium and antioxidants that promote an even and glowing complexion and prevent premature ageing. Eaten with every meal, this delicious yet spicy savory adds a bit of flavour to any bland meal and can be consumed with eggs and noodles, and is a perfect date night food as well.Soybean soup
Korean cuisine is more than fried chicken and barbecue, as soybean soup is the true soul of Korean means and is consumed every single day. It is the nation’s favorite and is filled with healthy soybean paste that contains vitamin E and a patch of antioxidants, helping to protect your skin from pesky UV damage. It is reasonably priced and can be consumed for breakfast as well.
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Seaweed soup
A regular staple on Korean breakfast, seaweed soup is filled with supplement vital nutrients and is mainly consumed by new mothers, as it gorges with calorific values and comes with low-fat nutrients. To gain clean glass skin with a youthful touch and soothing complexion, start consuming seaweed soup every day on your breakfast platter.
Fermented rice wine
Known as Makkeoli in Korea, it is used for drinking and pampering. This alcoholic beverage contains vitamin B and amino acids that brighten your skin tone and improve the unevenness of your skin. Women struggling with acne can apply it to their skin, with Makkeoli inspiring many sheet masks and serums that are found online and are available in the Indian market.
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Barley tea
Great for summers, you can make and store barley tea in large bottles for consumption. Barley tea is known for improving the blood circulation rate, keeping our skin firm, and regenerating cells faster than the normal rate. Easy to make, store, and consume, you can drink this cold beverage any time of the day.
