Have you noticed how Asian women seem impervious to aging? Sure, some of them use anywhere from 10 to 15 skin care products throughout the day, and others slather their skin with the most unusual things (snail cream, anyone?). But, according to experts, it’s not just what they apply that makes their skin radiant and seemingly poreless—it’s how they do it. Here are five Asian skin care practices we could all use in our daily routines.
1. Massaging Your Skin
According to Cynthia Beadle, makeup artist and esthetician for DHC, massaging the skin thoroughly cleanses your pores and revitalizes your complexion. “This is a necessary step in every woman’s cleansing ritual, regardless of whether or not they’re wearing makeup. We greatly emphasize the benefits of massaging and taking the time to make it an enjoyable ritual.”
And it’s not just your skin that can benefit from this age-old ritual. “This also goes for the scalp, which results in the vitality of hair. Our Head Oil is one of DHC’s best-kept secrets. It’s phenomenal because it gently removes product buildup (which leads to dullness) without interrupting hairs’ natural moisture balance.”
2. Using Jade Rollers
In traditional Chinese medicine, we all know it’s important to keep a balance of yin and yang. Jade stone is yin and cooling in nature, which experts believe is very rejuvenating for the skin. “There are various forms of Asian facial massage, but I really love the roller because it stimulates muscles without tugging on your skin,” says cosmetic acupuncturist and herbalist Kathleen Funk. “There are a lot of great acupuncture points that you can stimulate on your face for increased blood flow, lymph drainage and collagen production. Plus, it gets those tense muscles, like the ones in between the brows and the forehead, to relax.” Read more
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