DIY Skincare Secrets: Essential Beauty Vocabulary for Glowing Skin

117 Essential DIY Skincare Terms: Korean-English Glossary for Experts

 Achieving healthy skin through DIY methods requires more than just mixing; it requires an understanding of professional terminology. To help you master your skincare formulations, I have curated 117 essential terms. Let’s break these down into manageable categories to enhance your expertise.

1. Skin Types & Conditions

Understanding your unique skin profile is the foundation of any effective beauty regimen. By identifying your specific skin type and current conditions, you can tailor your DIY formulations to address your needs with precision and achieve long-term dermatological health.

No.	Korean	Pronunciation	English	Example Sentences (Eng / Kor / Pronunciation)
1	건성	(Geon-seong)	Dry	Dry skin feels tight. / 건조한 피부는 당깁니다. (Geon-seong pi-bu-neun dang-gim-ni-da.) Treat dry skin well. / 건조 피부를 잘 관리하세요. (Geon-jo pi-bu-reul jal gwan-li-ha-se-yo.)
2	지성	(Ji-seong)	Oily	Control oily skin. / 지성 피부를 조절하세요. (Ji-seong pi-bu-reul jo-jeol-ha-se-yo.) Balance oily zones. / 번들거림을 잡으세요. (Beon-deul-geo-rim-eul jab-eu-se-yo.)
3	복합성	(Bok-hap-seong)	Combination	Use combination care. / 복합성 케어를 하세요. (Bok-hap-seong ke-eo-reul ha-se-yo.) Treat combination skin. / 복합성 피부를 다스리세요. (Bok-hap-seong pi-bu-reul da-seu-ri-se-yo.)
4	민감성	(Min-gam-seong)	Sensitive	Sensitive skin reacts fast. / 민감한 피부는 빨리 반응합니다. (Min-gam-han pi-bu-neun ppal-li ban-eung-ham-ni-da.) Calm sensitive skin. / 민감한 피부를 진정시키세요. (Min-gam-han pi-bu-reul jin-jeong-si-ki-se-yo.)
5	중성	(Jung-seong)	Neutral	Maintain neutral skin. / 중성 피부를 유지하세요. (Jung-seong pi-bu-reul yu-ji-ha-se-yo.) Healthy neutral complexion. / 건강한 중성 피부입니다. (Geon-gang-han jung-seong pi-bu-im-ni-da.)
6	문제성	(Mun-je-seong)	Problematic	Care problematic skin. / 문제성 피부를 관리하세요. (Mun-je-seong pi-bu-reul gwan-li-ha-se-yo.) Soothe problematic areas. / 문제 부위를 진정시키세요. (Mun-je bu-wi-reul jin-jeong-si-ki-se-yo.)
7	여드름성	(Yeo-deu-reum-seong)	Acneic	Treat acneic skin. / 여드름성 피부를 치료하세요. (Yeo-deu-reum-seong pi-bu-reul chi-ryo-ha-se-yo.) Manage acneic breakouts. / 여드름 발생을 관리하세요. (Yeo-deu-reum bal-saeng-eul gwan-li-ha-se-yo.)
8	노화	(No-hwa)	Aging	Slow aging signs. / 노화 징후를 늦추세요. (No-hwa jing-hu-reul neu-chu-se-yo.) Prevent aging spots. / 노화 반점을 예방하세요. (No-hwa ban-jeom-eul ye-bang-ha-se-yo.)
9	탄력	(Tal-lyeok)	Elasticity	Boost skin elasticity. / 피부 탄력을 높이세요. (Pi-bu tal-lyeok-eul nop-i-se-yo.) Improve elasticity levels. / 탄력 수준을 개선하세요. (Tal-lyeok su-jun-eul gae-seon-ha-se-yo.)
10	주름	(Ju-reum)	Wrinkle	Reduce deep wrinkle. / 깊은 주름을 줄이세요. (Gip-eun ju-reum-eul jul-i-se-yo.) Prevent new wrinkle. / 새로운 주름을 예방하세요. (Sae-ro-un ju-reum-eul ye-bang-ha-se-yo.)
11	모공	(Mo-gong)	Pore	Clear clogged pore. / 막힌 모공을 청소하세요. (Mak-hin mo-gong-eul cheong-so-ha-se-yo.) Minimize pore size. / 모공 크기를 줄이세요. (Mo-gong keu-gi-reul jul-i-se-yo.)
12	칙칙함	(Chik-chik-ham)	Dullness	Treat skin dullness. / 피부 칙칙함을 치료하세요. (Pi-bu chik-chik-ham-eul chi-ryo-ha-se-yo.) Fight dullness daily. / 매일 칙칙함과 싸우세요. (Mae-il chik-chik-ham-gwa ssa-u-se-yo.)
13	잡티	(Jap-ti)	Blemish	Clear every blemish. / 모든 잡티를 없애세요. (Mo-deun jap-ti-reul eop-sae-se-yo.) Treat dark blemish. / 어두운 잡티를 치료하세요. (Eo-du-un jap-ti-reul chi-ryo-ha-se-yo.)
14	색소침착	(Saek-so-chim-chak)	Pigmentation	Fade skin pigmentation. / 색소침착을 흐리게 하세요. (Saek-so-chim-chak-eul heu-ri-ge ha-se-yo.) Correct uneven pigmentation. / 불균일한 색소를 교정하세요. (Bul-gyun-il-han saek-so-reul gyo-jeong-ha-se-yo.)
15	주근깨	(Ju-geun-kkae)	Freckle	Prevent more freckle. / 더 많은 주근깨를 예방하세요. (Deo man-eun ju-geun-kkae-reul ye-bang-ha-se-yo.) Treat fading freckle. / 흐려지는 주근깨를 치료하세요. (Heu-ryeo-ji-neun ju-geun-kkae-reul chi-ryo-ha-se-yo.)
16	각질	(Gak-jil)	Dead skin	Remove dead skin. / 죽은 각질을 제거하세요. (Juk-eun gak-jil-eul je-geo-ha-se-yo.) Exfoliate dead skin. / 각질을 밀어내세요. (Gak-jil-eul mil-eo-nae-se-yo.)
17	피지	(Pi-ji)	Sebum	Control excess sebum. / 과도한 피지를 조절하세요. (Gwa-do-han pi-ji-reul jo-jeol-ha-se-yo.) Reduce sebum production. / 피지 생성을 줄이세요. (Pi-ji saeng-seong-eul jul-i-se-yo.)
18	당김	(Dang-gim)	Tightness	Relieve skin tightness. / 피부 당김을 완화하세요. (Pi-bu dang-gim-eul wan-hwa-ha-se-yo.) Stop dryness tightness. / 건조함으로 인한 당김을 멈추세요. (Geon-jo-ham-eu-ro in-han dang-gim-eul meom-chu-se-yo.)
19	건조함	(Geon-jo-ham)	Dryness	Treat severe dryness. / 심한 건조함을 치료하세요. (Sim-han geon-jo-ham-eul chi-ryo-ha-se-yo.) Soothe winter dryness. / 겨울 건조함을 달래세요. (Gyeo-ul geon-jo-ham-eul dal-lae-se-yo.)
20	붉은기	(Bul-geun-gi)	Redness	Calm facial redness. / 얼굴 붉은기를 진정시키세요. (Eol-gul bul-geun-gi-reul jin-jeong-si-ki-se-yo.) Reduce post-acne redness. / 여드름 후 붉은기를 줄이세요. (Yeo-deu-reum hu bul-geun-gi-reul jul-i-se-yo.)
21	가려움	(Ga-ryeo-um)	Itching	Stop skin itching. / 피부 가려움을 멈추세요. (Pi-bu ga-ryeo-um-eul meom-chu-se-yo.) Soothe skin itching. / 가려움을 진정시키세요. (Ga-ryeo-um-eul jin-jeong-si-ki-se-yo.)
22	따가움	(Tta-ga-um)	Stinging	Avoid product stinging. / 따가운 제품을 피하세요. (Tta-ga-un je-pum-eul pi-ha-se-yo.) Test for stinging. / 따가움을 테스트하세요. (Tta-ga-um-eul te-seu-teu-ha-se-yo.)
23	장벽	(Jang-byeok)	Barrier	Repair skin barrier. / 피부 장벽을 복구하세요. (Pi-bu jang-byeok-eul bok-gu-ha-se-yo.) Build strong barrier. / 강한 장벽을 만드세요. (Gang-han jang-byeok-eul man-deu-se-yo.)
24	재생	(Jae-saeng)	Regeneration	Boost skin regeneration. / 피부 재생을 높이세요. (Pi-bu jae-saeng-eul nop-i-se-yo.) Fast cell regeneration. / 빠른 세포 재생을 하세요. (Ppal-leun se-po jae-saeng-eul ha-se-yo.)
25	진정	(Jin-jeong)	Calming	Use calming mist. / 진정 미스트를 쓰세요. (Jin-jeong mi-seu-teu-reul sseu-se-yo.) Daily calming care. / 매일 진정 케어를 하세요. (Mae-il jin-jeong ke-eo-reul ha-se-yo.)
26	보습	(Bo-seup)	Moisturizing	Deep moisturizing effect. / 깊은 보습 효과입니다. (Gip-eun bo-seup hyo-gwa-im-ni-da.) Best moisturizing cream. / 최고의 보습 크림입니다. (Choe-go-ui bo-seup keu-rim-im-ni-da.)
27	유수분	(Yu-su-bun)	Oil-water	Fix oil-water ratio. / 유수분 비율을 맞추세요. (Yu-su-bun bi-yul-eul mat-chu-se-yo.) Perfect oil-water balance. / 완벽한 유수분 균형입니다. (Wan-byeok-han yu-su-bun gyun-hyeong-im-ni-da.)
28	균형	(Gyun-hyeong)	Balance	Restore skin balance. / 피부 균형을 복구하세요. (Pi-bu gyun-hyeong-eul bok-gu-ha-se-yo.) Keep pH balance. / pH 균형을 유지하세요. (Pi-eich gyun-hyeong-eul yu-ji-ha-se-yo.)

2. Ingredients & Raw Materials

The secret to high-performance skincare lies in the quality and synergy of its components. From soothing extracts to potent actives, learning the science behind each raw material empowers you to formulate products that rival luxury brands while maintaining complete control over your ingredients.

Content: "When mixing active powders, always ensure your workspace is free of air currents to prevent cross-contamination of fine particles. Quality control begins with your environment."

No.	Korean	Pronunciation	English	Example Sentences (Eng / Kor / Pronunciation)
29	정제수	(Jeong-je-su)	Purified water	Add purified water. / 정제수를 넣으세요. (Jeong-je-su-reul neo-eu-se-yo.) Use distilled water. / 증류수를 쓰세요. (Jeung-ryu-su-reul sseu-se-yo.)
30	추출물	(Chu-chul-mul)	Extract	Use green extract. / 녹색 추출물을 쓰세요. (Nok-saek chu-chul-mul-eul sseu-se-yo.) Pure plant extract. / 순수 식물 추출물입니다. (Sun-su sik-mul chu-chul-mul-im-ni-da.)
31	오일	(O-il)	Oil	Mix facial oil. / 페이셜 오일을 섞으세요. (Pe-i-syul o-il-eul seok-eu-se-yo.) Apply plant oil. / 식물성 오일을 바르세요. (Sik-mul-seong o-il-eul ba-reu-se-yo.)
32	파우더	(Pa-u-deo)	Powder	Add healing powder. / 치유 파우더를 더하세요. (Chi-yu pa-u-deo-reul deo-ha-se-yo.) Mix fine powder. / 고운 가루를 섞으세요. (Go-un ga-ru-reul seok-eu-se-yo.)
33	가루	(Ga-ru)	Dust	Handle fine dust. / 미세 가루를 다루세요. (Mi-se ga-ru-reul da-ru-se-yo.) Avoid inhaling dust. / 가루 흡입을 피하세요. (Ga-ru heup-ip-eul pi-ha-se-yo.)
34	베이스	(Be-i-seu)	Base	Choose cream base. / 크림 베이스를 고르세요. (Keu-rim be-i-seu-reul go-reu-se-yo.) Neutral lotion base. / 중성 로션 베이스입니다. (Jung-seong ro-syeon be-i-seu-im-ni-da.)
35	활성성분	(Hwal-seong-seong-bun)	Active	Choose active ingredients. / 활성 성분을 선택하세요. (Hwal-seong seong-bun-eul seon-taek-ha-se-yo.) Potent active agent. / 강력한 활성 성분입니다. (Gang-ryeok-han hwal-seong seong-bun-im-ni-da.)
36	방부제	(Bang-bu-je)	Preservative	Add mild preservative. / 순한 방부제를 넣으세요. (Sun-han bang-bu-je-reul neo-eu-se-yo.) Essential product preservative. / 필수 방부제입니다. (Pil-su bang-bu-je-im-ni-da.)
37	계면활성제	(Gye-myeon-hwal-seong-je)	Surfactant	Mild liquid surfactant. / 순한 계면활성제입니다. (Sun-han gye-myeon-hwal-seong-je-im-ni-da.) Safe cleansing surfactant. / 안전한 세정 성분입니다. (An-jeon-han se-jeong seong-bun-im-ni-da.)
38	유화제	(Yu-hwa-je)	Emulsifier	Add natural emulsifier. / 천연 유화제를 넣으세요. (Cheon-yeon yu-hwa-je-reul neo-eu-se-yo.) Perfect liquid emulsifier. / 완벽한 액체 유화제입니다. (Wan-byeok-han aek-che yu-hwa-je-im-ni-da.)
39	히알루론산	(Hi-al-lu-ron-san)	Hyaluronic	Use hyaluronic acid. / 히알루론산을 사용하세요. (Hi-al-lu-ron-san-eul sa-yong-ha-se-yo.) Add pure hyaluronic. / 순수 히알루론산을 더하세요. (Sun-su hi-al-lu-ron-san-eul deo-ha-se-yo.)
40	비타민C	(Bi-ta-min ssi)	Vitamin C	Use vitamin C. / 비타민 C를 쓰세요. (Bi-ta-min ssi-reul sseu-se-yo.) Pure vitamin C. / 순수 비타민 C입니다. (Sun-su bi-ta-min ssi-im-ni-da.)
41	세라마이드	(Se-ra-ma-i-deu)	Ceramide	Add skin ceramide. / 세라마이드를 더하세요. (Se-ra-ma-i-deu-reul deo-ha-se-yo.) Repair with ceramide. / 세라마이드로 복구하세요. (Se-ra-ma-i-deu-ro bok-gu-ha-se-yo.)
42	판테놀	(Pan-te-nol)	Panthenol	Use soothing panthenol. / 진정 판테놀을 쓰세요. (Jin-jeong pan-te-nol-eul sseu-se-yo.) Add pure panthenol. / 순수 판테놀을 더하세요. (Sun-su pan-te-nol-eul deo-ha-se-yo.)
43	병풀	(Byeong-pul)	Centella	Use centella extract. / 병풀 추출물을 쓰세요. (Byeong-pul chu-chul-mul-eul sseu-se-yo.) Soothe with centella. / 병풀로 진정하세요. (Byeong-pul-lo jin-jeong-ha-se-yo.)
44	시카	(Si-ka)	Cica	Add cica powder. / 시카 가루를 넣으세요. (Si-ka ga-ru-reul neo-eu-se-yo.) Pure cica extract. / 순수 시카 추출물입니다. (Sun-su si-ka chu-chul-mul-im-ni-da.)
45	글리세린	(Geul-li-se-rin)	Glycerin	Use pure glycerin. / 순수 글리세린을 쓰세요. (Sun-su geul-li-se-rin-eul sseu-se-yo.) Add moisturizing glycerin. / 보습 글리세린을 더하세요. (Bo-seup geul-li-se-rin-eul deo-ha-se-yo.)
46	마데카	(Ma-de-ka)	Madeca	Add madeca powder. / 마데카 가루를 넣으세요. (Ma-de-ka ga-ru-reul neo-eu-se-yo.) Use madeca extract. / 마데카 추출물을 쓰세요. (Ma-de-ka chu-chul-mul-eul sseu-se-yo.)
47	알로에	(Al-lo-e)	Aloe	Use aloe gel. / 알로에 젤을 쓰세요. (Al-lo-e jel-eul sseu-se-yo.) Pure aloe extract. / 순수 알로에 추출물입니다. (Sun-su al-lo-e chu-chul-mul-im-ni-da.)
48	녹차	(Nok-cha)	Green tea	Add green tea. / 녹차를 더하세요. (Nok-cha-reul deo-ha-se-yo.) Pure tea extract. / 순수 녹차 추출물입니다. (Sun-su nok-cha chu-chul-mul-im-ni-da.)
49	콜라겐	(Kol-la-gen)	Collagen	Boost facial collagen. / 얼굴 콜라겐을 높이세요. (Eol-gul kol-la-gen-eul nop-i-se-yo.) Add marine collagen. / 해양 콜라겐을 더하세요. (Hae-yang kol-la-gen-eul deo-ha-se-yo.)
50	엘라스틴	(El-la-seu-tin)	Elastin	Improve skin elastin. / 피부 엘라스틴을 개선하세요. (Pi-bu el-la-seu-tin-eul gae-seon-ha-se-yo.) Add pure elastin. / 순수 엘라스틴을 넣으세요. (Sun-su el-la-seu-tin-eul neo-eu-se-yo.)
51	아미노산	(A-mi-no-san)	Amino acid	Use amino acid. / 아미노산을 쓰세요. (A-mi-no-san-eul sseu-se-yo.) Pure amino acid. / 순수 아미노산입니다. (Sun-su a-mi-no-san-im-ni-da.)
52	펩타이드	(Pep-ta-i-deu)	Peptide	Add anti-aging peptide. / 안티에이징 펩타이드를 더하세요. (An-ti-e-i-jing pep-ta-i-deu-reul deo-ha-se-yo.) Use powerful peptide. / 강력한 펩타이드를 쓰세요. (Gang-ryeok-han pep-ta-i-deu-reul sseu-se-yo.)
53	항산화제	(Hang-san-hwa-je)	Antioxidant	Use strong antioxidant. / 강력한 항산화제를 쓰세요. (Gang-ryeok-han hang-san-hwa-je-reul sseu-se-yo.) Add daily antioxidant. / 매일 항산화제를 더하세요. (Mae-il hang-san-hwa-je-reul deo-ha-se-yo.)
54	항균제	(Hang-gyun-je)	Antiseptic	Use antiseptic spray. / 항균 스프레이를 쓰세요. (Hang-gyun seu-peu-re-i-reul sseu-se-yo.) Add mild antiseptic. / 순한 항균제를 더하세요. (Sun-han hang-gyun-je-reul deo-ha-se-yo.)
55	향료	(Hyang-ryo)	Fragrance	Avoid strong fragrance. / 강한 향료를 피하세요. (Gang-han hyang-ryo-reul pi-ha-se-yo.) Add light fragrance. / 가벼운 향료를 넣으세요. (Ga-byeo-un hyang-ryo-reul neo-eu-se-yo.)
56	색소	(Saek-so)	Pigment	Add safe pigment. / 안전한 색소를 넣으세요. (An-jeon-han saek-so-reul neo-eu-se-yo.) Choose natural pigment. / 천연 색소를 고르세요. (Cheon-yeon saek-so-reul go-reu-se-yo.)
57	화이트닝	(Hwa-i-teu-ning)	Whitening	Use whitening serum. / 화이트닝 세럼을 쓰세요. (Hwa-i-teu-ning se-reom-eul sseu-se-yo.) Add whitening agent. / 화이트닝 성분을 넣으세요. (Hwa-i-teu-ning seong-bun-eul neo-eu-se-yo.)
58	주름개선	(Ju-reum-gae-seon)	Anti-wrinkle	Use anti-wrinkle cream. / 주름 개선 크림을 쓰세요. (Ju-reum gae-seon keu-rim-eul sseu-se-yo.) Add anti-wrinkle agent. / 주름 성분을 더하세요. (Ju-reum seong-bun-eul deo-ha-se-yo.)
59	자외선차단	(Ja-oe-seon-cha-dan)	Sunscreen	Apply daily sunscreen. / 매일 선크림을 바르세요. (Mae-il seon-keu-rim-eul ba-reu-se-yo.) Use mineral sunscreen. / 무기자차를 쓰세요. (Mu-gi-ja-cha-reul sseu-se-yo.)
60	원료	(Won-ryo)	Ingredient	Choose quality ingredient. / 좋은 원료를 고르세요. (Jo-eun won-ryo-reul go-reu-se-yo.) Check every ingredient. / 모든 원료를 확인하세요. (Mo-deun won-ryo-reul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)

117 Essential DIY Skincare Glossary for Experts

"Bookmark this chart for quick reference. Stay tuned for my upcoming professional DIY recipes and in-depth Korean skincare masterclasses, where I apply these 117 terms to real-world formulations."

3. Professional Manufacturing Process

To maintain safety and efficacy, you must treat your home desk like a professional lab. Proper equipment and sterilization are the keys to a successful DIY project, ensuring that your custom formulations remain stable, contamination-free, and effective from the first drop to the last.

Content: "Always maintain a pH-balanced environment when incorporating new functional ingredients. Testing the final stability before scaling up is the most critical step in professional formulation."

No.	Korean	Pronunciation	English	Example Sentences (Eng / Kor / Pronunciation)
61	배합	(Bae-hap)	Formulation	Perfect my formulation. / 내 배합을 완벽하게 하세요. (Nae bae-hap-eul wan-byeok-ha-ge ha-se-yo.) Test new formulation. / 새 배합을 테스트하세요. (Sae bae-hap-eul te-seu-teu-ha-se-yo.)
62	계량	(Gye-ryang)	Measurement	Precise measurement needed. / 정확한 계량이 필요합니다. (Jeong-hwak-han gye-ryang-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.) Check ingredient measurement. / 성분 양을 확인하세요. (Seong-bun yang-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
63	저울	(Jeo-ul)	Scale	Use digital scale. / 디지털 저울을 쓰세요. (Di-ji-teol jeo-ul-eul sseu-se-yo.) Always use scale. / 항상 저울을 쓰세요. (Hang-sang jeo-ul-eul sseu-se-yo.)
64	비커	(Bi-keo)	Beaker	Clean glass beaker. / 유리 비커를 닦으세요. (Yu-ri bi-keo-reul dak-eu-se-yo.) Use small beaker. / 작은 비커를 쓰세요. (Jak-eun bi-keo-reul sseu-se-yo.)
65	스패출러	(Seu-pae-chul-leo)	Spatula	Use metal spatula. / 금속 스패출러를 쓰세요. (Geum-sok seu-pae-chul-leo-reul sseu-se-yo.) Clean plastic spatula. / 플라스틱 스패출러를 닦으세요. (Peul-la-seu-tik seu-pae-chul-leo-reul dak-eu-se-yo.)
66	공병	(Gong-byeong)	Bottle	Clean glass bottle. / 유리 공병을 닦으세요. (Yu-ri gong-byeong-eul dak-eu-se-yo.) Seal empty bottle. / 빈 병을 밀봉하세요. (Bin byeong-eul mil-bong-ha-se-yo.)
67	용기	(Yong-gi)	Container	Use sterile container. / 소독된 용기를 쓰세요. (So-dok-doen yong-gi-reul sseu-se-yo.) Label every container. / 모든 용기에 라벨을 붙이세요. (Mo-deun yong-gi-e ra-bel-eul but-i-se-yo.)
68	소독	(So-dok)	Disinfect	Disinfect all tools. / 모든 도구를 소독하세요. (Mo-deun do-gu-reul so-dok-ha-se-yo.) Must disinfect daily. / 매일 소독해야 합니다. (Mae-il so-dok-hae-ya ham-ni-da.)
69	멸균	(Myeol-gyun)	Sterilization	Complete sterilization process. / 멸균 과정을 완료하세요. (Myeol-gyun gwa-jeong-eul wan-ryo-ha-se-yo.) Practice full sterilization. / 완전 멸균을 실행하세요. (Wan-jeon myeol-gyun-eul sil-haeng-ha-se-yo.)
70	희석	(Hui-seok)	Dilution	Proper product dilution. / 적절한 제품 희석입니다. (Jeok-jeol-han je-pum hui-seok-im-ni-da.) Safe serum dilution. / 안전한 세럼 희석입니다. (An-jeon-han se-reom hui-seok-im-ni-da.)
71	용해	(Yong-hae)	Dissolve	Fully dissolve powder. / 파우더를 완전히 용해하세요. (Pa-u-deo-reul wan-jeon-hi yong-hae-ha-se-yo.) Slowly dissolve solids. / 고체를 천천히 용해하세요. (Go-che-reul cheon-cheon-hi yong-hae-ha-se-yo.)
72	섞다	(Seok-da)	Mix	Mix ingredients well. / 성분을 잘 섞으세요. (Seong-bun-eul jal seok-eu-se-yo.) Carefully mix batch. / 배치 전체를 조심히 섞으세요. (Bae-chi jeon-che-reul jo-sim-hi seok-eu-se-yo.)
73	녹이다	(Nok-i-da)	Melt	Melt the wax. / 왁스를 녹이세요. (Wak-seu-reul nok-i-se-yo.) Gently melt oils. / 오일을 부드럽게 녹이세요. (O-il-eul bu-deu-reop-ge nok-i-se-yo.)
74	블렌딩	(Beul-len-ding)	Blending	Slow steady blending. / 천천히 꾸준히 블렌딩하세요. (Cheon-cheon-hi kku-jun-hi beul-len-ding-ha-se-yo.) Master proper blending. / 올바른 블렌딩을 마스터하세요. (Ol-ba-reun beul-len-ding-eul ma-seu-teo-ha-se-yo.)
75	저어주다	(Jeo-eo-ju-da)	Stir	Stir until smooth. / 부드러울 때까지 저어주세요. (Bu-deu-reol ttae-kka-ji jeo-eo-ju-se-yo.) Slowly stir mixture. / 혼합물을 천천히 저어주세요. (Hon-hap-mul-eul cheon-cheon-hi jeo-eo-ju-se-yo.)
76	농도	(Nong-do)	Concentration	Adjust product concentration. / 농도를 조절하세요. (Nong-do-reul jo-jeol-ha-se-yo.) Check safe concentration. / 안전한 농도를 확인하세요. (An-jeon-han nong-do-reul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
77	비율	(Bi-yul)	Ratio	Perfect mixing ratio. / 완벽한 배합 비율입니다. (Wan-byeok-han bae-hap bi-yul-im-ni-da.) Check ingredient ratio. / 성분 비율을 확인하세요. (Seong-bun bi-yul-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
78	도포	(Do-po)	Application	Smooth daily application. / 매끄러운 매일 도포입니다. (Mae-kkeu-reo-un mae-il do-po-im-ni-da.) Even skin application. / 피부에 고르게 도포하세요. (Pi-bu-e go-reu-ge do-po-ha-se-yo.)
79	흡수	(Heup-su)	Absorption	Fast skin absorption. / 빠른 피부 흡수입니다. (Ppal-leun pi-bu heup-su-im-ni-da.) Improve product absorption. / 흡수력을 개선하세요. (Heup-su-ryeok-eul gae-seon-ha-se-yo.)
80	밀착	(Mil-chak)	Adhesion	Better product adhesion. / 더 좋은 밀착력입니다. (Deo jo-eun mil-chak-ryeok-im-ni-da.) High skin adhesion. / 높은 피부 밀착력입니다. (Nop-eun pi-bu mil-chak-ryeok-im-ni-da.)
81	발림성	(Bal-lim-seong)	Spreadability	Great spreadability cream. / 발림성 좋은 크림입니다. (Bal-lim-seong jo-eun keu-rim-im-ni-da.) Check spreadability texture. / 발림성 질감을 확인하세요. (Bal-lim-seong jil-gam-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
82	테스트	(Te-seu-teu)	Test	Patch test first. / 패치 테스트를 먼저 하세요. (Pae-chi te-seu-teu-reul meon-jeo ha-se-yo.) Skin sensitivity test. / 민감성 테스트를 하세요. (Min-gam-seong te-seu-teu-reul ha-se-yo.)
83	반응	(Ban-eung)	Reaction	Check for reaction. / 반응을 확인하세요. (Ban-eung-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.) Monitor skin reaction. / 피부 반응을 관찰하세요. (Pi-bu ban-eung-eul gwan-chal-ha-se-yo.)
84	부작용	(Bu-jak-yong)	Side effect	Avoid side effect. / 부작용을 피하세요. (Bu-jak-yong-eul pi-ha-se-yo.) No side effect found. / 부작용이 발견되지 않았습니다. (Bu-jak-yong-i bal-gyeon-doe-ji an-at-seum-ni-da.)
85	보관	(Bo-gwan)	Storage	Cool dark storage. / 서늘하고 어두운 곳에 보관하세요. (Seo-neul-ha-go eo-du-un got-e bo-gwan-ha-se-yo.) Proper product storage. / 올바른 보관법입니다. (Ol-ba-reun bo-gwan-beop-im-ni-da.)
86	냉장	(Naeng-jang)	Refrigeration	Use constant refrigeration. / 지속적 냉장 보관을 하세요. (Ji-sok-jeok naeng-jang bo-gwan-eul ha-se-yo.) Required cold refrigeration. / 차가운 냉장 보관이 필요합니다. (Cha-ga-un naeng-jang bo-gwan-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.)
87	유통기한	(Yu-tong-gi-han)	Shelf life	Long shelf life. / 긴 유통기한입니다. (Gin yu-tong-gi-han-im-ni-da.) Check product shelf life. / 제품 기한을 확인하세요. (Je-pum gi-han-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
88	층분리	(Cheung-bun-ri)	Separation	Prevent layer separation. / 층 분리를 방지하세요. (Cheung bun-ri-reul bang-ji-ha-se-yo.) Check for separation. / 분리 현상을 확인하세요. (Bun-ri hyeon-sang-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
89	안정화	(An-jeong-hwa)	Stabilization	Product formula stabilization. / 제품 제형 안정화입니다. (Je-pum je-hyeong an-jeong-hwa-im-ni-da.) Ensure mix stabilization. / 혼합물 안정화를 보장하세요. (Hon-hap-mul an-jeong-hwa-reul bo-jang-ha-se-yo.)

4. Products & Usage (90-117)

Creating your own skincare products is only half the battle; knowing how to layer them correctly is what delivers real results. Follow these essential guidelines to incorporate your custom creations into a professional-grade daily routine for maximum efficacy.

Content: "Ingredients are only as effective as their delivery system. Focus on the base viscosity and absorption rate to ensure active components penetrate the skin barrier effectively."

No.	Korean	Pronunciation	English	Example Sentences (Eng / Kor / Pronunciation)
90	토너	(To-neo)	Toner	Use soothing toner. / 진정 토너를 쓰세요. (Jin-jeong to-neo-reul sseu-se-yo.) Apply clear toner. / 투명한 토너를 바르세요. (Tu-myeong-han to-neo-reul ba-reu-se-yo.)
91	패드	(Pae-deu)	Pad	Use cotton pad. / 화장솜을 사용하세요. (Hwa-jang-som-eul sa-yong-ha-se-yo.) Daily toner pad. / 매일 쓰는 토너 패드입니다. (Mae-il sseu-neun to-neo pae-deu-im-ni-da.)
92	세럼	(Se-reom)	Serum	Apply concentrated serum. / 고농축 세럼을 바르세요. (Go-nong-chuk se-reom-eul ba-reu-se-yo.) Use healing serum. / 재생 세럼을 쓰세요. (Jae-saeng se-reom-eul sseu-se-yo.)
93	스프레이	(Seu-peu-re-i)	Spray	Use hydrating spray. / 수분 스프레이를 쓰세요. (Su-bun seu-peu-re-i-reul sseu-se-yo.) Fresh facial spray. / 상쾌한 얼굴 스프레이입니다. (Sang-kwae-han eol-gul seu-peu-re-i-im-ni-da.)
94	로션	(Ro-syeon)	Lotion	Use daily lotion. / 데일리 로션을 쓰세요. (De-i-li ro-syeon-eul sseu-se-yo.) Apply light lotion. / 가벼운 로션을 바르세요. (Ga-byeo-un ro-syeon-eul ba-reu-se-yo.)
95	크림	(Keu-rim)	Cream	Use rich cream. / 영양 크림을 쓰세요. (Yeong-yang keu-rim-eul sseu-se-yo.) Apply night cream. / 나이트 크림을 바르세요. (Na-i-teu keu-rim-eul ba-reu-se-yo.)
96	앰플	(Aem-peul)	Ampoule	Use luxury ampoule. / 고급 앰플을 쓰세요. (Go-geup aem-peul-eul sseu-se-yo.) Apply active ampoule. / 활성 앰플을 바르세요. (Hwal-seong aem-peul-eul ba-reu-se-yo.)
97	에센스	(E-sen-seu)	Essence	Use light essence. / 가벼운 에센스를 쓰세요. (Ga-byeo-un e-sen-seu-reul sseu-se-yo.) Apply daily essence. / 매일 에센스를 바르세요. (Mae-il e-sen-seu-reul ba-reu-se-yo.)
98	클렌징	(Keul-len-jing)	Cleansing	Daily facial cleansing. / 매일 하는 클렌징입니다. (Mae-il ha-neun keul-len-jing-im-ni-da.) Gentle cleansing routine. / 부드러운 클렌징 루틴입니다. (Bu-deu-reo-un keul-len-jing ru-tin-im-ni-da.)
99	미스트	(Mi-seu-teu)	Mist	Use fresh mist. / 상쾌한 미스트를 쓰세요. (Sang-kwae-han mi-seu-teu-reul sseu-se-yo.) Carry hydrating mist. / 수분 미스트를 휴대하세요. (Su-bun mi-seu-teu-reul hyu-dae-ha-se-yo.)
100	슬리핑팩	(Seul-li-ping-paek)	Sleep pack	Use night pack. / 나이트 팩을 쓰세요. (Na-i-teu paek-eul sseu-se-yo.) Apply sleep pack. / 슬리핑 팩을 바르세요. (Seul-li-ping paek-eul ba-reu-se-yo.)
101	자외선차단제	(Ja-oe-seon-cha-dan-je)	UV blocker	Use daily blocker. / 매일 자외선 차단제를 쓰세요. (Mae-il ja-oe-seon cha-dan-je-reul sseu-se-yo.) Strong UV blocker. / 강력한 자외선 차단제입니다. (Gang-ryeok-han ja-oe-seon cha-dan-je-im-ni-da.)
102	선크림	(Seon-keu-rim)	Sun cream	Apply sun cream. / 선크림을 바르세요. (Seon-keu-rim-eul ba-reu-se-yo.) Use tinted sun cream. / 톤업 선크림을 쓰세요. (Ton-eop seon-keu-rim-eul sseu-se-yo.)
103	마스크팩	(Ma-seu-keu-paek)	Mask pack	Weekly mask pack. / 주간 마스크 팩입니다. (Ju-gan ma-seu-keu paek-im-ni-da.) Use soothing mask. / 진정 마스크를 쓰세요. (Jin-jeong ma-seu-keu-reul sseu-se-yo.)
104	기초화장품	(Gi-cho-hwa-jang-pum)	Basic care	Simple basic care. / 간단한 기초화장품입니다. (Gan-dan-han gi-cho-hwa-jang-pum-im-ni-da.) Start basic care. / 기초화장품을 시작하세요. (Gi-cho-hwa-jang-pum-eul si-jak-ha-se-yo.)
105	색조화장품	(Saek-jo-hwa-jang-pum)	Color makeup	Use daily makeup. / 매일 쓰는 색조화장품입니다. (Mae-il sseu-neun saek-jo-hwa-jang-pum-im-ni-da.) Apply color makeup. / 색조화장품을 하세요. (Saek-jo-hwa-jang-pum-eul ha-se-yo.)
106	레이어링	(Re-i-eo-ring)	Layering	Smart skin layering. / 스마트한 레이어링입니다. (Seu-ma-teu-han re-i-eo-ring-im-ni-da.) Master product layering. / 제품 레이어링을 마스터하세요. (Je-pum re-i-eo-ring-eul ma-seu-teo-ha-se-yo.)
107	고농축	(Go-nong-chuk)	Concentrated	Highly concentrated formula. / 고농축 제형입니다. (Go-nong-chuk je-hyeong-im-ni-da.) Use concentrated dose. / 농축된 양을 쓰세요. (Nong-chuk-doen yang-eul sseu-se-yo.)
108	저자극	(Jeo-ja-geuk)	Hypoallergenic	Use hypoallergenic cream. / 저자극 크림을 쓰세요. (Jeo-ja-geuk keu-rim-eul sseu-se-yo.) Safe hypoallergenic. / 안전한 저자극 제품입니다. (An-jeon-han jeo-ja-geuk je-pum-im-ni-da.)
109	무향	(Mu-hyang)	Fragrance-free	Use fragrance-free. / 무향 제품을 쓰세요. (Mu-hyang je-pum-eul sseu-se-yo.) Always fragrance-free. / 항상 무향을 사용하세요. (Hang-sang mu-hyang-eul sa-yong-ha-se-yo.)
110	수용성	(Su-yong-seong)	Water-soluble	Perfect water-soluble. / 완벽한 수용성입니다. (Wan-byeok-han su-yong-seong-im-ni-da.) Choose water-soluble. / 수용성 제품을 고르세요. (Su-yong-seong je-pum-eul go-reu-se-yo.)
111	유용성	(Yu-yong-seong)	Oil-soluble	Use oil-soluble. / 유용성 제품을 쓰세요. (Yu-yong-seong je-pum-eul sseu-se-yo.) Proper oil-soluble. / 적절한 유용성 성분입니다. (Jeok-jeol-han yu-yong-seong seong-bun-im-ni-da.)
112	흡수력	(Heup-su-ryeok)	Absorption	Better skin absorption. / 더 좋은 피부 흡수력입니다. (Deo jo-eun pi-bu heup-su-ryeok-im-ni-da.) Good product absorption. / 제품 흡수가 좋습니다. (Je-pum heup-su-ga jo-eup-ni-da.)
113	지속력	(Ji-sok-ryeok)	Duration	Long product duration. / 긴 제품 지속력입니다. (Gin je-pum ji-sok-ryeok-im-ni-da.) Check effect duration. / 효과 지속 시간을 확인하세요. (Hyo-gwa ji-sok si-gan-eul hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.)
114	가성비	(Ga-seong-bi)	Value	High product value. / 가성비 높은 제품입니다. (Ga-seong-bi nop-eun je-pum-im-ni-da.) Best value choice. / 최고의 가성비 선택입니다. (Choe-go-ui ga-seong-bi seon-taek-im-ni-da.)
115	효과	(Hyo-gwa)	Effect	See visible effect. / 눈에 보이는 효과를 보세요. (Nun-e bo-i-neun hyo-gwa-reul bo-se-yo.) Fast skin effect. / 빠른 피부 효과입니다. (Ppal-leun pi-bu hyo-gwa-im-ni-da.)
116	효능	(Hyo-neung)	Efficacy	High product efficacy. / 높은 제품 효능입니다. (Nop-eun je-pum hyo-neung-im-ni-da.) Test clinical efficacy. / 임상 효능을 테스트하세요. (Im-sang hyo-neung-eul te-seu-teu-ha-se-yo.)
117	루틴	(Ru-tin)	Routine	Create new routine. / 새 루틴을 만드세요. (Sae ru-tin-eul man-deu-se-yo.) Better daily routine. / 더 나은 매일 루틴입니다. (Deo na-eun mae-il ru-tin-im-ni-da.)

Content: "For DIY formulations intended for resale, maintaining strict batch records—including temperature, mixing time, and raw material lot numbers—is non-negotiable for safety and regulatory compliance."

Final Thoughts

With these 117 terms, you now have the vocabulary of a professional cosmetic chemist. Use this guide to document your own DIY recipes and share your progress. Consistency and proper terminology will elevate your skincare journey to the next level.

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