The Secret to Why Asians Don’t Age!

The Secret to Why Asians Don’t Age!

           

Shhh…. I am here to let you in on a secret about what has been passed on to me for generations. So…. we’ve all heard about the myth that Asians don’t age, that they are secretly vampires from the east that scientists haven’t fully figured out yet. I mean, that explains why they are constantly hiding from the sun and even when they do go to the beach they wear outfits like the one shown below.

I am here to tell you that we are not vampires but humans that have a long history of taking care of our skin, thereby giving the illusion that we don’t age. Often, people do not take care of their skin at a young age since their skin cells are still vibrant and continue to produce moisture, however, the moment they turn 30 or so they start to see wrinkles slowly emerging from their skin. I always imagine our skin and body as a vehicle, even if you are born as a Ferrari, without constant maintenance and refinery, you will slowly rust.

Most people want to be beautiful and attractive, appearing young for as long as possible. For this to happen, it is necessary to take care of your appearance, especially the skin on your face and neck. As a rule, there is already a need for meticulous care of the face. You can ask for help from professionals, such as cosmetologists, and they will prescribe the necessary practices for you and recommend the appropriate skin care cosmetics. If the skin is problematic or if there are any defects, then this is the way to proceed. People with normal skin, without significant age changes, can follow the procedures I recommend below, and hopefully with time, you will see significant changes to your skin, such as it becoming as soft as a baby’s butt.

                                               

           

First, when caring for your skin, it is necessary to properly cleanse the skin with cosmetic products depending on the skin type. Depending on the thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer and the activity of the sebaceous glands, which vary with age, several types of facial skin are determined: fatty, dry, normal, combined, and fading. At 30-35 years, age changes in the skin are still small; the subcutaneous fat layer is standard, the activity of the sebaceous glands can still be increased (Zouboulis 360). Despite this, in order to preserve the beauty and prolongation of youth, it is necessary to orient yourself in care for withering skin and choose cosmetology products with biologically active substances recommended for your age.

A problem type of skin can be distinguished separately - with a tendency for pimples and increased pigmentation (freckles from nature or after-birth spots) to appear. These phenomena are rare, but can occur at the age of approximately 30 years old. Care for mature skin includes cleansing, toning, moisturizing, nutrition, and protection from ultraviolet rays. There is no need to use all of the cosmetics at once; using 2-3 products at a time is enough[CS1] . For example, a moisturizing cream, possibly with invisible rays-protective factors, is applied in the morning after cleansing the skin (gel for washing or lotion) and wiping the face and neck with a tonic solution[CS2] . Later, a nourishing cream is applied in the evening after cleansing procedures and the use of various masks, and compresses. It is recommended to use specially designed creams and gels to care for the skin of the eyelids and the area around the eyes.

           

The main problem considers the use of toner, lotions, and moisturizer. The misuse of the cosmetics can lead to health concerns and adverse effects. The use of facial products depends on the type of skin and different factors. Toner is used for restoring the pH of face skin after washing. Face wash changes the balance and skin becomes dry, therefore, toner is a good choice when using face wash. Some lotions are considered medication and should be used for daily care. In comparison to toner, lotions treat or prevent skin diseases unlike toner. Moisturizer is the best choice to soften dry skin, protect, and prevent it. The use of moisturizers depends on the type of skin. The mechanism of action differs from the previously mentioned products. It prevents the vaporizing effect, restores the surface of the skin, and supplies it with necessary materials. It is important to choose the product wisely since all of these cosmetics have different mechanisms and effects on the skin.

                                                           

Furthermore, many cosmetic products for the care of skin include components such as hyaluronic acid, retinol, tocopherol (vitamins A and E), plant extracts containing biologically active substances, glycerin, and transport substances (liposomes). Proper selection of skin care products is critical (Levin & Momin 1). Various cosmetic products are chosen depending on the age and skin type. For example, cleansing and moisturizing is sufficient only for young skin, and starting at the age of 30, adding toning and nutrient products is recommended. All creams, masks, and other skin care products should be selected depending on the skin type (Rosen 19). Each type of skin has its own peculiarities, and proper care helps to eliminate the small defects (pigmentation, fine wrinkles) and negative manifestations (high-fat content, enlarged pores).

If at 20 years old the skin is considered mature, then at 30 years old it may be fading if there is insufficient or poor quality care. [CS3] Significant aging of the skin is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and chronic diseases, night work, and irrational nutrition. The withering skin is dry, covered with a mesh of wrinkles, which are initially shallow, and quite often, pigmented spots appear. [CS4] Even if this has happened, do not despair. It is possible to improve the appearance and to suspend further changes of the skin once you have reconsidered a way of life and started a day care regimen.

           

I know what the men who are reading this are thinking, why do I need to know all of this or even care about my own skin? Trust me fellow men, you do not want to look like the return of the mummy by the time you turn 30 and come to this page for help when Tom Cruise is hunting you down. Take my advice, start with just the basics of cleaning your face and putting on some kind of moisturizer because it is easier to maintain a face rather than to recover a face.

All in all, keeping the skin in good condition depends in many ways on the correct choice of cosmetics. If, after applying a new remedy, the state of the skin has changed, not for the better but for worse (there is irritation, dryness, or puffiness[CS5] ), then it does not suit you. It is not worth it to save money on health and appearance; instead, it is better to choose another, more suitable cosmetic. Beautiful skin is a luxury and it needs to be protected

                                                          

                                                                        Works cited

Gimlin, Debra. "Cosmetic surgery: Beauty as commodity." Qualitative Sociology 23.1 (2000):       77-98.

Levin, Jacquelyn, and Saira B. Momin. "How much do we really know about our favorite             cosmeceutical ingredients?" The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 3.2 (2010).

Rosen, Christine. "The democratization of beauty." The New Atlantis 5 (2004): 19-35.

Zouboulis, Christos C. "Acne and sebaceous gland function." Clinics in dermatology 22.5             (2004): 360-366.