Asian Beauty Secrets and Why is Their Skin so Flawless?

Asians are known to have the most flawlessly smooth skin... Why?

Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino (i belong in this group), Indian and other Asian people have a almost 'perfect' skin. Here in our country, we experience, like in India, really hot climate. Not like in China, Japan or Korea they have colder climate. So, as much as possible we need to be fresh and clean every time. I'm not going to make this article long. I won't be beating in the bush...

So, we have this 'routine'. We are picky in thing we eat, use or apply on our skin. Very often we use are herbs or natural ingredients. I don't know if this works on everybody but it's worth a try. AND be patient, effect may not be seen quickly if it is not done on a daily or weekly basis depending on what ingredient you will use. Weekly if the ingredient is too harsh for the skin, or daily if not. So, here's what Asians (mostly maybe but, not all) use/do...

1. We use Calamansi/Lime/Lemon

We use this for keeping our skin clear and fresh and to whitening skin. For all we know, they have acids that act as a natural whitening agent. We use this in the

• Face
• Underarm
• Knees
• Elbow
• and some other people use this in their teeth! (mixed with baking powder to make a paste.)

For whitening purposes use 3x a week (once a week for sensitive skin)

For the teeth, use only once a week (this can destroy your enamel if used daily)

For deodorant, cut lime in a half, rub it on your underarm, let it dry. (this works! REALLY!)

I don't know if there are other more purposes (on the skin) than whitening. As far as I know that's it. I do use this as a routine. Before I take a bath, I put lime juice all over my body and let it sit for 15 min. or until it is dry. After I take a bath, I put on moisturizer or lotion to lock in moisture and have glowing skin. If ever I don't have time to do this, I'll just put lime juice before bed and leave it over night.

2. We use Aloe Vera

This is used for skin and hair to keep them healthy and refreshed. Though, the smell might not be pleasing for everyone (including me... the odor of Aloe Vera is very disturbing.) but, it does something good specially for the hair. It makes the hair more healthy and helps it grow faster and straighter. When you apply this daily or weekly (depending on you) on your skin, you will notice a huge improvement. Softer and smoother.

3. We use Egg (Organic if possible)

I use this as facial mask but some use this in their hair, I don't. I already have a beautiful hair (probably the genes, I am born with this.).

• For mask, you need an egg, 2 bowl, fork or whisker (no, not the one on the cats). Separate the yolk from the white, beat the white until bubbly then spread it onto the face evenly. Let it dry (you'll know it is dry when you can hardly move your face). Then rinse it of. Repeat the procedure for the yolk.

The egg whites give the skin a smooth finish while the yolk moisturizes the face. If you have any left overs, you can put it in a zip-lock plastic bag and store it on the fridge OR START FRESH! cook the eggs and just buy another one for next time.

4.We use Tomato

Tomato has lycopene, lycopene is good for the heart. ALSO FOR THE SKIN! You can rub it on your face, Tomatoes have enough acid pH level to remove dead skin on  the surface. and to detox too!

5. We love TEA!

Green tea helps me to relax, relieve from constipation, colds and cough. I even use it under my eyes! Yes, for dark circles and eye bags. It can help the blood under the eyes circulate properly. Cliche but yeah.

6. Less red meat, more white meat.

I eat more fish and chicken rather than pork and beef. White meat has less fat and calories unlike red meat. I prefer eating it steamed, roasted, barbecued or mixed in a vegetable salad than fried. Because, of course, frying is done with oil.

7. We don't like too much GREASE.

Unlike other countries (like in the US), we choose green leafy vegetables than quarter pounder burgers. Grease can cause break outs and that's what we are avoiding right? Too much or too less, either, is bad.

8. We stay out of the sun as much as possible.

Too much exposure can damage the skin. Early wrinkling of the skin, dry skin, skin cancer. Know more here. SPF 45+ will do if you like taking a short walk out on a sunny day.

9. We like to stay natural.

I'm one of those ladies who like to keep it simple. Foundation is enough to cover impurities for the day. Whenever I get home, I rest for like 30 min. then wash off the make-up. I make sure there are no make-up left before going to bed, this can cause breakouts too. So, I apply astringent after I wash my face just to make sure I'm clean. We keep it natural not just for the face, in almost everything. In what we eat or apply on our bodies.

10. The Blemish Balm cream

Not just those asian actresses likes bb cream almost everyone, it's like a cream/liquid foundation. Know more here. (sorry I have so much external links, I don't want this post be too long.)

11. The Genes...

Probably, it's just in our race; Like me having great hair. I don't have perfect skin. I have break outs and blackheads too, OR maybe its just how you take care of the skin. Since our climate here is pretty hot because we are on a tropical country, we take a bath everyday and  stay clean as possible.  

I hope this helped... Thanks for reading :)

ALSO! I THANK MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS VERY MUCH FOR LETTING ME PUT THEIR PICS HERE! THEY REALLY ARE BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY, INSIDE AND OUT!  

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