K-beauty's new star anti-ageing ingredient is... salmon sperm

Salmon sperm is a substance that we certainly didn't expect to show up in our beauty products... But K-Beauty has made it a hot commodity. Photo: AFP

You can't stop progress. In search of natural alternatives to the chemical components found in some cosmetics, sometimes the beauty industry makes unexpected finds. One of the latest is salmon sperm.

Already present in several formulas from K-Beauty brands, it's appreciated for its numerous anti-ageing virtues.