Asian Skincare Secrets: It’s not About What’s on the Outside, it’s About What’s on the Inside
Have you ever dreamt of having that perfect, glassy complexion like most Asians have? Is there a hidden secret to skincare that you don’t know about?
No need to search
for answers any more. The secret to beautiful Asian skin is rooted in a culture
that emphasizes on healthy and natural living in every part of life, including
diet, skincare, and beauty. Asians highly value natural ingredients and stay
clear of harsh chemicals in skincare products, which is often different than what
is seen in Western parts of the world. Our products are only as good as our ingredients,
and our ingredients are amazing. Therefore, it’s not about searching for the
perfect skincare product, it’s about what is inside the product that’ll benefit
your skin.
Over the years,
Asian skincare has become a global phenomenon and trendsetter. With naturally
extracted ingredients from all around the world infused into formulas, our
skincare products have been proven to deliver exceptional results to people
dealing with aging, uneven skin tone, dehydration, acne, and other skin
problems. These effective formulas, rooted in eastern medicine and
centuries-old traditions, have been used as the “fountain of youth” recipe to
achieving glowing, healthier-looking skin. Unlike Western products, our
skincare products are very transparent and highlight the main key player
ingredients directly on the packaging and in the product name itself. Whether it’s
snail mucin, kojic acid, or hyaluronic acid, these main ingredients are
carefully selected to target specific skin concerns in each product.
Thankfully,
Asian skincare companies like “The SAEM” have created product lines that can be
interchanged in your everyday skincare routine to help battle various skin
concerns at the same time. Skincare goals are no longer limited to only one
goal at a time. As someone who struggles with dehydrated, flaky skin, and
uneven skin tone, I can confidently say that by incorporating “The SAEM’s”
products in my skincare routine, they have drastically changed my skin exceeding
my expectations by helping it stay hydrated and oil free during this hot and
humid summer season.
So, what SAEM
products have made the cut in my life? Well here is my skincare routine that I use
morning and night to help achieve that radiant, milky clear complexion!
To start off, I
first use an oil-based cleanser to effortlessly clean and gently break down
oil-based makeup and impurities that have been built up on my skin. It might
sound a bit intense to those struggling with oily skin, but by cleansing with
an oil-based cleanser first, you don’t strip away your natural oils but instead
leave the skin nourished and balanced. Following the oil cleanser, I follow up
with a water-based cleanser, like the SAEM Snail Essential EX Deep Cleansing
Foam. Using micro-sized bubble to deeply clean out clogged pores, the foam
cleanser balances sebum levels and soothes my irritated skin.
The next step
is my favorite step: toning! Toning not only helps to remove any leftover
residue from the cleansers, but it also creates a moisture barrier on the skin
to balance pH levels and soften skin. Toners have added active ingredients that
tackle specific skin concerns such as aging, acne, dark spots, or
hyperpigmentation. The SAEM Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Toner is
a phenomenal anti-aging toner, infused with snail secretion filtrate, hyaluronic
acid, and natural berry extracts, that provides hydration, moisturization, and
balance to my skin’s moisture barrier. On days where I feel as my skin needs an
extra boost of hydration, I go for the SAEM Urban Eco Waratah Toner. It
works as a dual-layer toner formulated with Waratah extract and ceramide
capsules to lock in moisture and protect the skin from pollutants.
Most people
haven’t heard of essence and I strongly believe they should be included in
everyone’s skin routines! Containing active ingredients, essence products are
known to be thinner than serums and feel a bit waterier, therefore penetrating
the skin at a deeper level and helping other products to absorb better. There
are many different varieties of essence that specifically address your skincare
needs, so choose one that its ingredients suit you best. For example, I have
been using the SAEM Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Essence as my anti-aging
essence. It soaks my dull, tired-looking skin with slimy snail mucin goodness
and completely restores it from the inside out.
This is where
the skin routine gets more personal. Emulsions, serums, and ampoules are
formulated with powerful ingredients that target specific needs by skin type. I
sometimes add or remove products that I see best benefit my complexion at the
time. If I’m looking for an anti-aging formula, I reach for my the SAEM
Urban Eco Waratah Ampoule, which layers my skin with a moisture barrier with
the help of ceramide and revives the skin’s elasticity leaving it plumper and
more youthful looking. Or if I can’t control my oiliness, then the SAEM
Power Ampoule Pore Tightening is my go-to. Infused with mushroom extract
and tannic acid, this ampoule balances sebum levels while gently cleansing and
tightening enlarged pores.
Here we are on
the last step of my routine. After all these layers of moisturization, I like
to finish off with a thick layer of cream. Instead of letting products evaporate,
the final layer of cream seals in all the products and helps to better absorb
into the skin. Using a cream like the SAEM Urban Eco Waratah Cream
every day ensures my skin is moisturized, balanced, and protected from everyday
pollutants. If I am heading out for a long day in the sun, I add a cream that
also has an added SPF in it. At night, I like to add a bit of the SAEM Snail
Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Eye Cream, which with an active ingredient of
snail mucin helps to hydrate and brightens under eyes while I am recovering
from a long day. To me, there is no such thing as enough moisturization!
In addition to
these products, I like to add exfoliators, eye patch gels, and sheet masks
throughout the week to just give my skin that extra “oomph”. Providing my skin
with enough hydration and skin nourishment is my main concern and that’s why I
am a big fan of “The SAEM”. Ingredients naturally extracted from medical plants
all around the world have brought this company onto the global scale in the
skincare world. I highly recommend checking out their products on our website
and finding the ones that best suit your skincare goals.