Mayu (Horse Oil): effective % & pH 마유
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⚡ Quick answer: Mayu (Horse Oil): effective concentration not standardised — from a few percent in creams to the bulk of a balm, optimal pH not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient, evidence Limited. Very good on chapped, windburnt-looking winter skin. Nothing about it is unique enough to justify a premium over ceramides.
How much Mayu (Horse Oil) actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | not standardised — from a few percent in creams to the bulk of a balm |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient |
| Evidence | Limited |
| Onset | immediate (feel) |
What the % on the label really means
Very good on chapped, windburnt-looking winter skin. Nothing about it is unique enough to justify a premium over ceramides.
⚠️ Ceiling: It is a heavy occlusive, so high levels on oily or acne-prone skin are a poor idea regardless of the folklore.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.