For many years, I, like many Asian women, have struggled with issues regarding my complexion. Our society, media, and culture have made it very difficult for women with less than fair complexion to feel beautiful. It is constantly thrown in our face that fairer women are naturally more beautiful. I would first get angry whenever I would hear these types of comments. I felt the urge to defend women with darker skin, but now I feel that I was defending myself as well. My complexion isn't fair, but it is fairer than wheatish. In the winter, I am at around an NC 30-35 and in summer, I usually am NC-37 (In MAC reference).
I have finally come to terms with what it really is that I want. I now understand, that I do not have a problem with my natural complexion, rather, I have an issue with the lack of my proactiveness with skin care as a teen. I never knew how important sun protection was. My biggest concern at that age was trying to get rid of my acne. I feel that Indian women just do not take precaution when it comes to skin care. We would rather treat than prevent. At least, that is how it was in my family and the families I knew.
Now, I am on a search for skincare which will treat the hyperpigmentation, which is a byproduct of the years of sun damage my skin was exposed to. My first stop was the local Dior counter at Bloomingdales. I purchased the DiorSnow UV Shield SPF 50 PA +++. The DiorSnow Line in general is aimed at brightening and lightening of acne scars and sun spots. I know sun protection is one of the most important skin care element so I figured I would start with the sun screen. I have been using it for 3 weeks. At the 2 months mark, I will post pictures of before and after and let you guys see if there has been any noticeable difference. I plan on using multiple products from multiple lines and putting them to the test.
Since some creams are targeted towards Asian skin more, I decided to try my hand at these first. Stay tuned for updates on this very controversial topic.
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