the beauty standards are constantly evolving over decades due to increased perception of esthetics. because of that, the cosmeceutical industry is expanding and gradually becoming a part of many people's personal care routine. cosmeceutical is currently the fastest growing beauty industry, with more than $42 billion in 2018. the demand for cosmeceutical is growing, especially in asia. korea is currently in the forefront of research and development in creating the newest cosmeceutical products with antiaging and antimelanogenic effects including ingredients such as snail secretions, botanical extract, green tea and red ginseng.