4/6 Skin care

Dialog>> You have nice skin.

A: What happed to your face?
B: I got some moles out.
A: Oh, you did? How many did you have?
B: Not many. I go to the dermatologist from time to time.
A: Why? You have nice skin.
B: No, I don’t. You have to see me without makeup.


RESPONSE>> Talk about what people do for skincare.

Your skin condition is a big part of how people view you and the first impression you make.
* first impression: 첫인상
ex> My skin condition was terrible after that night out drinking.
ex>  It’s important to leave a good first impression on a job interview.

Having clean and clear skin is what everyone desires.
ex>  I visit the dermatologist for clean and clear skin.

For some of us this comes naturally, but others have to work for it.
* come naturally: 자연적으로 타고나다
ex> Speaking skills don’t come naturally for most people.
ex>  Hair loss comes naturally as we age.

Some people have dry skin, which easily leads to flaky conditions.
* flaky: 각질이 생기는, 벗겨지기 쉬운

Others have oily skin.

To treat skin trouble and to have better skin, many Koreans flock to dermatology clinics.
* flock to: ~로 몰려들다
ex> People will flock to a good concert.

Some people receive laser treatment to remove unwanted moles or blemishes.
* blemish: 잡티
ex> I want to remove some moles on my chin and neck.
ex> I have been getting blemishes on my skin.

Others get laser treatment for acne scars or to get fair skin.
* acne scar: 여드름 흉터

Whatever the case, basic skincare begins with thorough cleansing and moisturizing.
ex> Cleansing and moisturizing is important for healthy skin.


@ My face is breaking out.
얼굴에 자꾸 뭐가 나.

1. My skin condition gets bad in spring and fall.
2. I used to have clean and clear skin when I was a student.
3. Her beauty seems to have come naturally.
4. I removed some moles during the break.