Why does Asian skin blacken easily when exposed to the sun?

Have you ever wondered why it is easier for Asian women to get skin tone tan aka dark chocolate than women from other parts of the world? This article will help you answer that question and give you tips on how to treat hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation of Asian skin

Asian skin is generally more prone to skin problems than other races. Asian skin is softer, but is also more prone to hyperpigmentation problems, aka dark skin tones. So, skin pigmentation is a very common condition in Asian women. This is why we find many whitening ingredients in Asian cosmetics.

Your face will appear brown or grayish brown on your cheeks, chin or forehead, and so on. This means you are pigmented. Skin pigmentation usually occurs in pregnant women or who have given birth.

Why do many Asian women experience blackened skin?

According to several studies, the reason why many Asian women experience pigmentation is due to the production of melanin. Melanin is a natural skin pigment that protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. When your body produces more melanin, you will have darker skin.

When melanin production increases (due to hormonal imbalance), melasma will appear. In contrast, with the weather in Asia, the skin is also prone to pigmentation problems such as melasma or hyperpigmentation.

How to deal with blackened skin due to sunlight?

We can lighten the darkened skin tone again by applying the following solutions:

• Use hydroquinone, tretinoin and corticosteroids. Applying these ingredients to the skin will help it look radiant.
• Other medicines. Medicines usually contain skin whitening agents such as azelaic acid or kojic acid. Azelaic acid is a natural acid that is used as an alternative to hydroquinone. Azelaic acid is produced by growing yeast which helps to grow on healthy skin. According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Cosmetology, azelaic acid is effective in fighting hyperpigmentation. This substance can also improve cases of mild to moderate acne.
• Sulfur or sulfur is a treatment for hyperpigmentation. Sulfur looks like a holistic hyperpigmentation drug on Asian skin. It is a mineral that has long been valued as a pigmentation healer. A popular place among Asians is the hot springs which are rich in sulfur. These are people who want to seek help for everything from arthritis to skin ailments. This destination is known as the “Beauty mineral from nature” and it got this name because your body can rely on it to produce healthy skin, nails, and hair.
• Remove the face layer with a chemical mask, skin abrasion and hyper-abrasion. When topicals don't work, try one of these treatments.

Asian people have skin that is much more sensitive than others. Therefore, you need to have basic knowledge about the characteristics of this skin type and be careful in choosing care products.

Hopefully this article has helped you to better understand Asian skin.

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