Luminous Asian Skin
Luminous skin is one of the top beauty ideals in Asian cultures. Luminous skin is even-toned, radiant, and smooth. Due to age as well as environmental stress, our skin starts loosing luminosity, but with these 5 key tips, you can recapture and maintain luminous skin well into old age:
Exfoliate
As we age, our skin cell turnover slows down, resulting in an accumulation of dead skin cells that give skin a dull appearance. Reveal new, radiant skin by using a chemical or a physical exfoliator 1x to 3x a week, depending on skin sensitivity. People sensitive to glycolic peels can use physical exfoliators, a.k.a. facial scrubs. Just make sure that the exfoliating beads are perfectly round and gentle. Try MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel/ 2 Steps or Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream.
Boost hydration
Over time, our skin becomes drier, making it look ashy with fine lines more visible. Boost hydration by apply a serum or toner designed to maximize skin hydration before applying your moisturizer,. Look for products that contain hyaluronic acid. It can bind up to 1000 times its molecular weight in water and act as a very powerful natural humectants. Try Juara Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner.
Even out skin tone
Accumulated damage from years of sun exposure eventually show up as age spots and uneven skin tone. When UV-rays penetrate the skin, they stimulate the skin to produce the pigment “melanin”, which is why we get a tan, but they also damage the skin’s DNA. Products containing turmeric, kojic acid, azelaic acid or Vitamin C all curb the production of melanin and help even out skin tone. Try SkinCeuticals Phyto+.
Daily sun protection
Apply broadspectrum sunscreen daily, rain or shine, to prevent age spots from forming or darkening. Look for sunscreen agents that protect from UVA rays, such as Avobenzone, Mexoryl, Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide. Try La Roche Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizer SPF 15.
Good nutrition
Studies show that a diet rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids help maintain youthful radiance. Load up on fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish and whole grains. Supplements can provide an added boost to skin luminosity. Try Perricone MD Pigment Corrective Dietary Supplements.
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