7 Asian Skin Care Ingredients That Will Transform Your Skin
Judging from the number of products Asian women slather on their skin.
1. PEARL
“In Chinese medicine, we use crushed pearls in our herbal formulas to calm the spirit, promote skin regeneration and reduce inflammation,” explains cosmetic acupuncturist and herbalist Kathleen Funk. This beauty staple, rumored to be the beauty secret of ancient Chinese royalty, contains amino acids, minerals and calcium, which can benefit the skin. “Recent studies have shown that pearl powder can help stimulate fibroblasts, which in turn can stimulate collagen production.”
2. SNAIL MUCIN
You’ve probably heard some celebrities slathering snail slime on their skin, but this is more than just a beauty fad. In fact, studies suggest that snail mucin can aid in collagen formation and repair signs of photoaging and acne scarring. “Snail mucin is naturally high in hyaluronic acid (great for moisture) and antioxidants,” offers Funk. “It helps the skin heal faster.” Curious if snail serums actually work? Read this blogger review.
3. BLACK SOY
As one of China’s five sacred plants, soy has always enjoyed a prominent position in the Chinese food system. But soy isn’t just a meal staple. As a skin care ingredient, soy is believed to be effective at diminishing wrinkles, reversing sun damage and firming sagging skin—pretty much everything you want in your antiaging serum! Its secret: high concentrations of collagen-boosting fatty acids, amino acids and phytoestrogens.
