10 Asian Beauty Hacks That Anyone Can Copy
When it comes to beauty, many Asian countries are always on the leading edge of trends. South Korea has been a beauty epicentre since the 1990s, and Japan has been producing popular beauty products for decades. And if you’ve ever flipped through a Chinese travel magazine or watched a Bollywood film, you know that India’s beauty scene is thriving as well — and not just for women. These days, thanks to the internet, Asian beauty standards are easier than ever to copy at home. But which ones should you try? Here are my favourite Asian beauty hacks:
The Glow
- A glowing complexion is important to most Asian women, and it’s very possible to get this look without having to spend hours in the makeup chair. The key is to have a healthy body that produces enough natural oils and sweat. This can be achieved through eating more fruit and vegetables, exercising regularly, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep each night.
- The next step towards achieving a natural glow involves your skincare routine. There are lots of products on the market for achieving dewy skin such as toners, moisturizers, and serums that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid which help lock in moisture. If you want something less expensive than makeup, then consider using face masks as well because they’re another way to achieve luminous-looking skin without spending too much money!
Multi-masking
Multi-masking is a common practice in Asia, but it has recently taken off in the US. The idea is to use multiple masks at once for maximum benefit. It’s often done with a combination of clay, peel-off, and sheet masks to target different areas of your face for maximum pampering. This can be especially helpful for people who have sensitive or acne-prone skin, since most masks are only made for one type of skin type and don’t always work well on other types (especially if you’re mixing and matching).
Using more than one mask at a time can help your skin feel more hydrated after using them all separately; plus, you’ll be able to enjoy each mask’s unique benefits while also taking advantage of their ability to soothe irritation caused by other products that may not agree with your skin type as well — like retinol serums or benzoyl peroxide creams!
Maintaining a natural look
When it comes to makeup, the natural look is a popular one. Natural makeup often involves wearing minimal, but even coverage of your face is not overdone. If you’re interested in applying this look, start off by applying foundation and then setting it with a powder, but don’t go overboard on either of these steps. You want your skin to look soft, not powdery, or dry. Next, you can add blush or bronzer before finishing off with some mascara and lipstick!
Diet control
You don’t have to be Asian to eat a healthy diet, but it helps if you are.
One of the most important things that people from Asian countries do to ensure a long, healthy life is eating a healthy diet. They focus on eating lots of vegetables, including more greens than you probably already have in your fridge right now! Yes, broccoli and spinach are good for you — but they’re not all there is out there. You should also look into other leafy greens like kale or bok choy; not only will they make great additions to your stir-fry dish, but they’ll help keep you feeling full longer since they take longer to digest than simple carbohydrates like pasta or white bread would.
Another thing that Asians do well is limit their intake of meat products — while this may seem counterintuitive at first glance given how popular pork belly has become over the last few years (and how delicious it tastes!), when you think about how much energy goes into raising livestock compared with growing produce on farms just down the road…well then maybe it does make sense after all! No matter what kind of food critics might say about my choices here: I’m sticking with my guns because I know where my heart lies — and right now, at least 60% of me wants nothing less than 100% commitment to becoming vegan someday soon!
Tea and jamu
Traditional Indonesian jamu, or herbal medicine, can be found in any traditional market. The drink is made with herbs and spices like ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and galangal (a species of ginger). Jamu can be very beneficial for your health if you’re feeling sick or run down — and it’s also great for your skin! Some people swear that drinking jamu helps them manage their acne symptoms better than Western medicines do. Plus, if you’re experiencing digestive issues such as bloating or constipation, many Indonesians believe that drinking herbal tea daily will help regulate their digestion and improve the efficiency of the digestive system overall.
The V-line face shape
The V-line face shape is a very popular look in Asia, and for good reason. Not only does it give you a youthful look, but it’s also achievable with the right products. To get the V-line face shape, you’ll need to use a face cream that contains collagen to keep your skin hydrated. You can purchase this cream at any Asian beauty store or online.
Taking off your makeup at night
Maybe you’ve heard this before, but it’s worth repeating: You should take off your makeup before going to bed. The reason is simple: When you sleep, your skin naturally regenerates itself and produces new cells, so having all that gunk on top of it can really hurt the renewal process. As such, it’s best to do a quick cleanse every night with a cleanser designed for removing makeup as part of your skincare regimen (more on those later).
You’ll also want to use a cotton pad or dampened cleansing tissue — not your hands! — to gently wipe away any residue from the foundation and concealer. If there’s still some left after the first swipe with the cotton pad or tissue, go over again with another one until all traces are gone. Then follow up by adding one or two drops of facial oil into the palm of your hand and massaging into the skin until absorbed; if you don’t have time for this step right now — say, maybe because you’re in a rush before work? Don’t worry about it; just make sure that when you cleanse at night, whatever product(s) you use will leave behind no residue whatsoever, so there will be no grime left behind once they’ve fully absorbed into the skin overnight.
Drink water, a lot of it.
- Drink water, a lot of it.
- Use facial cleansing products with salicylic acid.
- Exfoliate your skin twice a week to remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and prevent moisture from reaching the deeper layers of your skin.
- Get enough sleep every night, which can also help you look less tired when you wake up in the morning!
The necessity of hats and umbrellas in the sun
The importance of shade and protective clothing cannot be overstated. As with any other place on earth, the sun in Asia is strong, and as a result, there are more than a few skin issues to be concerned about. The first step to addressing these issues is to ensure that you’re getting enough shade. Hats and umbrellas do this well because they provide an area of respite from the sun’s rays without having to sit indoors all day long like an old man or woman who can’t get past their own shadow (and wouldn’t want to anyway).
This brings us back around again: hats are better than umbrellas because they often have big brims that protect not only your face but also your eyesight — which means you won’t have to wear sunglasses as much!
The Double Cleanse Method
Double cleansing involves using two different cleansers to remove makeup and other impurities from your face. The first step is to use an oil-based cleanser (such as coconut or olive oil), which will break down the oils on your face to help remove any makeup that may be left behind after you wash it off.
Once you have removed all of your makeup, you can then proceed with a water-based cleanser to wash away any remaining impurities that could cause pimples or blackheads.
Many Asian beauty standards are easy to achieve, no matter what your budget is.
- Maintain a natural glow.
- Drink tea and jamu.
- Take off your makeup at night.
- Drink water to stay hydrated, especially if you live in a dry place like the desert or the mountains, where it’s very hot all year round!
It’s great to see how much of the world is appreciating Asian beauty standards. Whether you’re from Asia or not, there are plenty of easy ways to look as good as your favourite celebrities without spending a fortune. Not only that, but it’s important for everyone to be able to find a beauty routine that works for them. I hope my list has given you some ideas on where to start!
