# Built an API that translates Korean cosmetic ingredients into strict INCI standards (with AI hallucination control)

> Source: <https://dev.to/_28e4bcc1b34aa22bcdfcb/built-an-api-that-translates-korean-cosmetic-ingredients-into-strict-inci-standards-with-ai-46k2>
> Published: 2026-06-14 14:51:58+00:00

Hi everyone, I’ve noticed that many developers building Shopify apps or automated tools for K-Beauty dropshippers struggle heavily with ingredient translation.

General translation tools (like DeepL or standard Google Translate) fail here because they don't provide regulatory-compliant INCI names, which can lead to strict customs rejections in the US or EU.

To solve this specific bottleneck, I built the **Legal K-Beauty INCI Translator API**. Instead of dealing with messy raw text, you just send the Korean ingredients via POST, and it returns a clean, structured JSON response.

**Key Features:**

It's officially hosted on RapidAPI, so you can test the endpoint immediately without setting up a new billing account.

🔗 **Test the Endpoint here:**

[https://rapidapi.com/dahee8703dahee8703/api/legal-k-beauty-inci-translator](https://rapidapi.com/dahee8703dahee8703/api/legal-k-beauty-inci-translator)

If you're building e-commerce software in the K-Beauty niche, I’d love to hear your feedback on the JSON structure or any additional data fields you might need!