Asian women tend to appear younger than they are, and convey an eternally young image. Some studies mention genetics as the main cause, while other academic works point to certain features of the skin and the rituals they have for its care.
It is said that the skin of Eastern women takes 10 years longer to show wrinkles than that of Western women. Although it is true that genetics has benefited them with a thicker dermis and greater collagen production, it is also true that they invest in their skin through strict care, a healthy diet and following natural and ancestral methods typical of their culture.
Get to know some of their most famous techniques and rituals.
1. Cleansing and moisturizing
For them it is essential to remove makeup and everything that can contaminate their skin, especially before sleeping. Most use natural oils such as olive and argan and complement their routine with products such as cleansing milk or micellar water.
Before moisturizing their skin or using any treatment, they practice a technique called Otefuki, which consists of applying towels with hot vapors to which they add drops of aromatic oils such as lavender or rosemary to open the pores of the face and allow them to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. In addition, they use products with lighter textures such as oils such as camellia that moisturizes the skin and can also be used for hair.
2. Facial massages
They have different massage techniques that they incorporate 2 or 3 times a week. For example, Eishodo or Tanaka massages. With them they replace cosmetic surgeries because they stimulate circulation, cleanse the lymphatic system and exercise the muscles of the face. This helps prevent the first signs of aging.
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3. Sun protection
In Japanese culture white skin is synonymous with beauty. So contrary to the tan that we seek in the West, in Japan women protect themselves a lot from the sun to avoid staining and losing collagen and elastin. For them, sunscreen is a basic product in their beauty ritual at any time of the year.
4. tea
Green and white tea are staples in her diet. They have a high content of antioxidants, therefore, they help fight free radicals and premature aging of the skin. To start taking it, start with one or two cups a day and then increase your consumption. If you drink coffee, green tea is an excellent substitute.
5. Food
The Japanese are a clear example that the skin must be cared for inside and out. Their diet is more alkaline and the fats they consume are mostly good fats like Omega-3 that comes from fish. Another main ingredient is wakeme algae, which in addition to providing vitamin B, calcium and potassium, preserves hyaluronic acid, vital for maintaining skin elasticity.
6. Give up sugar and bet on ginger
It is possible to stop cell oxidation. For example? reducing sugar consumption.
Chinese women hardly consume it, according to market studies. They prefer salty or spicy flavors. And among its fetish foods, ginger and black sesame are never missing, which neutralize the action of free radicals.
7. Shelter yourself at home from stress and cold
The second biggest enemy of Chinese women after the sun is the cold. They only drink hot water, and they never have ice cream.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the consumption of cold liquids alters the balance of the body and can cause diseases, so the ideal is to drink them at the same temperature as the body, 36 ºC.
According to Inmaculada Canterla, a pharmacist specializing in ‘Antiaging’ Medicine and a member of the SEMAL (Spanish Society of Antiaging and Longevity Medicine): “When a person is not subjected to stress and anxiety, and fatigue and cold can cause it, hormonal levels remain balanced in the body. On the contrary, if we are subjected to situations of stress and tension, hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, reach high values. Under normal circumstances, the body is able to regulate them through the sympathetic nervous system , but if the stress or anxiety is chronic or highly recurrent, aging is accelerated.”
8. Adhere to rigid meal and rest schedules
The Chinese wake up early, go to bed early, and take a mandatory nap after lunch. All of China eats breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time. It has been shown, according to a study published in the journal ‘Science’, that keeping fixed schedules helps fight aging, since it allows us to regulate the ‘day-night’ circadian cycles, helping us to rest better and be more productive.
Maintaining regular habits, in which we always keep the same schedule, we increase our longevity and quality of life.
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