Asian Skin Care Advice

July 13, 2010 · Posted in Eye Concealers 

South Asian skin is unique in the world, and as such needs special treatment to keep it looking fresh and youthful throughout all stages of life. While the South Asia region is ethnically diverse, stretching from the Indian subcontinent to the Middle East, there are several identifying factors that people of Asian origin should be aware of when looking for skin and beauty products ideally suited to their skin type.

The high amount of melanin in Asian skin gives it its distinctive appearance and helps protect against harmful ultraviolet light which can lead to skin cancer, but it can also has its unique drawbacks. While Asian skin does not tend to wrinkle as easily as some lighter skin tones, the effects of ageing can show up differently in the form of pigmentation and dark spots, leading to uneven skin tones and freckling that both women and men can effectively treat with concealer.

Asians can also help hold back the appearance of ageing by wearing adequate sun protection. It’s important to give your skin extra protection from the sun whatever your skin type, and South Asians may find that cream with a sun protection factor of four provides suitable protection from sun rays for short periods, with a stronger factor being recommended for extended exposure.

Other environmental factors such as humidity can also make Asian skin more prone to conditions like acne and irritation, meaning that skin care products need to be chosen carefully, particularly avoiding oils. When choosing a rejuvenating cleanser, bear in mind that Asian skin is also more sensitive to alpha hydroxyl acid than beta hydroxyl acid, although many Asian beauty products are made from natural ingredients that are perfectly suited for use on the skin, including decorative Henna products which can also be used to dye hair.

Whether choosing beauty products for your face, lips or eye region, it’s always vital to ensure that your unique skin tone is suited to the product. The past few years have seen a boom in the number of products available for darker skin types, meaning Asian women now have a wider selection when choosing foundation colours and shadows. There are also many products now available on the market uniquely tailored for Asian men, including moisturisers and handy concealer sticks.

With a wide range of products aimed specifically at Asian skin care, people of South Asian descent are now able to take better care of their appearance than ever before.

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