Model and Broadcaster Lee Hyun-yi Shares Her Health Journey and Skincare Routine

Model and broadcaster Lee Hyun-yi recently opened up about her health concerns and her efforts to manage her well-being.

On the YouTube channel 'Working Mom Lee Hyun-yi,' a video titled 'Biological Age XX? Lee Hyun-yi's Skin and Health Management Tips (Detox Juice, Sensitive Skin)' was posted on the 25th.

Lee Hyun-yi returned home after a morning jog, having run 16.4 km in 1 hour and 40 minutes. She shared, "We play soccer for two hours full-time. We do group training to build stamina, but I probably wouldn't have run if I were alone."

Lee Hyun-yi addressed criticism about her domestic life, stating, "There are harsh criticisms questioning why I'm suddenly doing housework, suggesting it's just for show. So, I decided to reveal everything, even my internal organs, from the morning." She continued, "I'll disclose why I started focusing on health and housework," and declared, "I'll show you everything from washing up."

Lee Hyun-yi shared her morning routine, explaining, "I apply sunscreen before running in the morning. I remove it with cream, which is called emulsification. It removes almost everything." Known for her sensitive skin, she added, "I don't use cotton pads on my face. My skin is very sensitive, so I can't use many products. I use only a few, avoiding high-functionality cosmetics, and opt for those with maximum moisture." She applied an ample amount of ampoule like a mask and used a beauty device for 12 minutes to absorb it. Lee Hyun-yi lamented, "I don't have time to visit a dermatologist," and added, "I don't have time for separate stretching," doing simple stretches during her skincare routine. Her morning routine, including showering and basic care, takes about 15-20 minutes. She then made detox juice using avocado, cabbage, and broccoli.

Lee Hyun-yi revealed why she started doing housework, saying, "People, including my husband, suggested I was doing it for show since I wasn't interested in housework before. Around my birthday last year (July), I felt a significant change in my body. I was 41 then. Once I got sick, I didn't recover easily. I had vocal cord nodules eight times. Despite having a lot of work, I kept taking steroids. By the end of the year, steroids stopped working." She continued, "The hospital suggested an immunity test. Even after some injections, my level was 191.8, while the normal range is 500. I realized I couldn't live like this. I used to enjoy eating out and ordering delivery at home. I decided I couldn't live like that anymore. I started drinking detox juice around my birthday last year."

She also shared, "My skin was in terrible condition. I applied steroid cream on pimples, which worsened it," showing a photo of her reddened skin. "It took six months to recover. My skin is that sensitive," she explained.

Currently, Lee Hyun-yi no longer takes steroids. She has stopped excessive cleansing, milk, and binge drinking. After a chromosome test last week, she received results better than the average for her age group. "After about half a year of effort, I don't know if it's improved or if I've slowed aging. I'm 42 now, but my biological age came out as 34," she proudly shared.

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr