Everybody’s skin is different, and your ethnicity and genetic makeup may impact more than just how your skin looks. One of the main questions that Aestheticians are asked is, why is Asian skin different from other ethnicity’s skin?
The answer lies in both environmental and genetic factors, and in this blog, we will help you to understand Asian skin, and how to treat it effectively.
So, why is Asian skin different? Let’s break it down.
The first thing to understand is that climate plays a big part in overall skin health. Men and women of Asian descent are more likely to experience certain skin conditions, such as hyperpigmentation due to their adaption to climate, and pigment composition within the skin.
Here are four facts about Asian skin to help you address your specific needs.
Oily skin
Due to Asian countries having a generally warmer climate, Asian skin, and darker skin tones naturally tend to produce more oil. Unfortunately, this can leave you more prone to acne breakouts due to trapped oils and sebum within the pores.
In most cases, acne outbreaks on Asian skin will be in the form of keloids or hardened bumps and reddening. If left untreated, this may lead to permanent scarring.
Luckily, there are plenty of treatment options available to help in both topical skincare, and aesthetic treatments. Contact one of our specialists here at Skin NV today for help.
Slower ageing
Ready for some good news? Asian skin ages at a slower rate than Caucasian skin. The reason is that Asian skin tends to have a thicker dermis, which in turn leads to more collagen and elastin. The more collagen and elastin you have, the more supple your skin stays, and the fewer wrinkles you get.
However, this doesn’t mean you can relax. It is important that you still take special care of your skin to preserve its youthfulness. Make sure you don’t skip your daily SPF and choose products specifically to support your skin barrier function and address any other skincare concerns you may have.
Sensitivity and scarring
Due to a thinner stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer of the epidermis, Asian skin can be more prone to scarring, especially from issues like acne. This can also make the skin more sensitive, so it is important that you identify any ingredients that aggravate your skin and avoid them where possible.
Hyperpigmentation
Due to an increased amount of melanin, Asian skin may be much more prone to hyperpigmentation and risk of melasma, freckles, and sunspots. When selecting skin care, a good place to start would be Vitamin C, not only is this a great antioxidant it also helps to repair sun damage, target scarring, encourage cell turnover, and even boost the efficiency of your SPF.
If you need any help with your skin, contact our team at Skin NV today.
