Key Findings
The South Korea skin care market is estimated to register a CAGR of 2.00% during the forecast period, 2022-2028. The regulatory framework, innovative technologies, and rising preference for vegan products propel market growth. However, market growth is restrained by mono-ethnic skin care culture hinders the market growth.

Market Insights
In South Korea, cosmetics fall under two categories, regular cosmetics and functional cosmetics. Functional cosmetics encompass tanning, sunscreen, anti-wrinkle, and whitening products, and now include cosmetics, hair nutrients, and colorants that protect damaged skin. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) authorizes the Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association (KPTA) to review and certify import permission requests by importers. Also, the MFDS lays down clear procedures, regulations, and guidelines for advertisement, labeling, brand holder, and manufacturers.
Furthermore, the increasing composition of active ingredients offers growth opportunities. Active ingredients are chemicals that actively target a particular skin concern, like fine lines, pigmentation, and acne. The most common active ingredients are hydroquinone, glycolic acid, avobenzone, salicylic acid, retinoids, zinc oxide, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, etc. Moreover, private label goods are becoming increasingly prevalent in South Korea. Such factors propel the South Korea skin care market growth.

Competitive Insights
Some of the key firms in the market are Elca Korea Co Ltd, COSRX Inc, Amorepacific, LG Household & Health Care Ltd, etc.
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