Does "Quasi-drug" mean more effective? A guide to skincare classification, ingredients, and common myths.
When shopping for skincare at Japanese drugstores, do you often see the words "Medicated" (薬用) or "Quasi-drug" (医薬部外品) on the packaging? Yii will take you on a deep dive into this unique Japanese classification, teaching you how to identify truly "effective skincare" while shopping.