I wondered the same thing when I first got into Korean skincare! From what I’ve heard, it’s mostly a marketing thing—K-beauty brands love using "Dr." in their names to make products sound more science-backed. Some actually do have dermatologists behind them, but a lot are just playing into the trend. I got super into skincare after trying micro needling devices for acne scars, and I noticed so many "Dr." brands when looking for serums to use after. At first, I thought they were all dermatologist-developed, but nope—just clever branding!
