Opinion

K-beauty: here’s a gentle but effective cellulose peeling

2/4/2025

Translation: Elicia Payne

Not everyone likes their scrub as coarse as sandpaper, grit 60. Yet only a few products succeed in being gentle and effective at the same time. This is one of them.

My skin barrier’s gradually recovering from the stresses and strains of all the product testing. A streamlined routine, a break from chemical peels and a cocktail of soothing active ingredients are finally making a difference. The funny thing is, in my search for gentler products, I again tried one or two new products... hey, there was no other way! These include the Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel from the Korean brand Beauty of Joseon.

The product is vegan and free from animal testing.
Source: Beauty of Joseon

The gel contains 8 per cent cellulose. — The product is vegan and free from animal testing.
Source: Beauty of Joseon

Beauty of Joseon Peeling (Cleansing scrub, 100 ml)

Face cleansers

EUR15,29 EUR152,90/1l

Beauty of Joseon Peeling

Cleansing scrub, 100 ml

This product is the crème de la crème among gentle exfoliants. The texture is reminiscent of a somewhat viscous cleansing gel. You won’t find any coarse particles in this as with conventional peelings. Instead, the formula contains cellulose, which is obtained from cotton. As soon as you massage the gel (a Brazil nut-sized amount is enough) into your dry skin, fine, white clumps form, which gently remove dirt and dead skin cells from your skin. Side note: people on social media often claim that the lumps are flakes of dead skin – but this isn’t true.

Polyphenols and flavonoids from apricot blossoms provide moisture. After application, my skin texture appears smoother. Redness or other signs of irritation? None! In fact, my skin looks visibly refreshed and fresh. This product’s a good alternative to highly abrasive mechanical peels or chemical variants containing fruit acid and the like. That’s why it’s ideal for sensitive skin. The brand recommends using the gel once or twice a week.

At Galaxus you’ll find over 120,000 beauty products – with more to come. That’s quite the range. And why I like to regularly share my favourites – from a selection of both novelties and classics.

Header image: Natalie Hemengül

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Natalie Hemengül

Senior Editor

Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.ch

As a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.

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