Everyday talks about whitening, but just like fashion trends in clothing, whitening is always changing. We advocate understanding the latest whitening trends before whitening and humbly learning the new moves of international brands so that we can make ourselves "whiter" in a way that is more in line with current trends.
1. The stratum corneum that affects whitening
Why does your skin still look dull and uneven despite daily whitening and moisturizing, as if it's completely ignoring your efforts? Then you need to review whether there is something wrong with your stratum corneum. If the transparency of the skin is not enough, it cannot present a perfect bright white complexion. This is related to dryness, disordered skin texture, and overlapping of the stratum corneum, and more importantly, closely related to the transparency of the stratum corneum itself. In a healthy state, the stratum corneum will appear transparent and allow light to pass through, making the skin look much whiter; conversely, if the metabolism of the stratum corneum is abnormal, the accumulation of keratin protein inside will be too tight, making the skin feel rough when touched.
2. Without moisturizing, the skin has no power for whitening
Moisturizing is the foundation of all skincare, especially for whitening. Whitening products need to reach deep into the skin to work and go through skin metabolism to renew and shed the epidermis. If the level of moisturization is not sufficient, whitening nutrients cannot penetrate, and the skin lacks the motivation to metabolize. In this case, the thousand-yuan products you use on your face will be wasted.
3. Without collagen, the skin is not white enough
It is always believed that collagen and anti-aging are inseparable, and now whitening also requires abundant collagen to assist. Collagen fibers exist in the dermis layer, and UVA from ultraviolet rays penetrates to the dermis layer, destroying collagen fibers and greatly reducing the absorption and effectiveness of whitening ingredients. Doing a good job of protection prevents further reduction of collagen, while supplementing collagen enhances the effect of whitening. Drinking a glass of milk with added collagen every night before sleeping is a very good method for skin care.
4. Eyes also need whitening
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause pigmentation around the eyes over time. Using the correct whitening products can significantly reduce dark circles and pigmentation. However, due to the fragility of the eye area, it has long been a "no-go zone" for whitening and sunscreen products. With the development of beauty technology, more and more brands are adding whitening eye creams to their whitening or even sunscreen product lines, which can both protect against ultraviolet rays and improve problems around the eyes by promoting blood circulation in the eye area.
5. Emotional Whitening
The "LOHAS" (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) group is creating a global trend, with nearly two hundred million people in Europe, America, and Japan joining this new lifestyle movement: they maintain their health with natural herbs, practice yoga for fitness, and listen to music for mental growth... This is the newly emerging "emotional whitening". Under emotional stress, the skin secretes nearly three times the normal amount of melanin; when the body is in a state of mental tension, the skin under nutrient deficiency easily becomes dull and sallow. Therefore, instead of pursuing exaggerated quick results from chemical whitening, choosing the spirit of the LOHAS group to balance internal metabolic cycles and stimulate the self-whitening mechanism of the skin is a new trend promoted by major brands this year. To be fair-skinned and beautiful, besides using products, maintaining a beautiful mood is also important.
Source: Collagen makes you stand out with whiter skin