It’s about time…

The latest issue of Allure Magazine (April 2012) just said something about how it seems every skincare company is launching some kind of brightening/whitening products…

And I thought to myself, It’s about time for US finally catch up on the trend that started in Asia more than 20 years ago. In fact nowadays, a brightening/whitening line is a must for every skincare company that sellso in Asia. It’s as much a norm as line for dry skin or aging skin.

I remember 15 years ago, the only way I could find brightening products was via import stores that sold Japanese skincare brands, or Japanese version of US/European brands (Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Chanel, etc.). Even then the selection was extremely limited, and I often had to resort to asking my mom to send products from Hong Kong.

How time has changed, and it’s better late than never, I guess…

What makes you look old…{Photos}

Allure Magazine ran an article a couple of years back on what make us look old. According to a research study published in Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery by Bahman Guyuron, while genetics plays a role in how we age, our behavior plays even a bigger role. The study interviewed 6 sets of identical twins, comparing their behavior and how they look to their respective twins. The result is quite amazing, I must say…

Click on the images to read the full article from Alluring Magazine.

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