To be a Fair Lady
With a wide range of whitening products available in the market, we have a tough time choosing the best for us. But first and foremost, I advise that as long as a product has Arbutin (熊果素), never use this product during the day! Arbutin may be a natural double action whitening agent but it absorbs light rays too. Using it during the day will make you darker. Hence it can be used only at night! For me, I make it a point to regulate my skincare routines to moisturizing and sun block during the day and whitening at night.
It is also important to apply facial mask. Mask helps eradicate all sorts of skin problems. I use mask daily, different types each day targeting at the different needs of my skin. However please be advised that masks with alcohol or deep cleansing properties cannot be used everyday!
Whitening masks that Beauty Queen adores:
1. Brightening white purification mask (亮白净化面膜)
I use this mask practically everyday. I recommend For Beloved One mask range (宠爱之名的亮白净化系列). This is suitable for all skin types and is one of the best whitening products I have ever used to become the fair lady that I am today!
2. Hydrating whitening mask (水嫩美白面膜)
SK-II Whitening Mask Moisture works wonderfully and can be used daily. Another wonderful mask is Infinity Massage Mask that was once a No. 1 Seller in Japan Taiwan
3. Red Wine Mask wash-off
There is this amazing red wine mask that can be used daily. A doctor once told me that red wine mask can be used for whitening and pore purifying purposes; however the effect is not as great for the former as for the latter. Nevertheless he kept recommending the red wine mask to me and following his advice, I began using it daily although I was not sure how good it is. In the end, I discovered that all the nitty gritty stuff that had sprouted out of my forehead from work stress had all disappeared miraculously! Furthermore, my skin became firmer and brighter! It is available at 新生活美容馆 (a clinic in Taiwan).
4. Vitamin C mask
Lifecella fruit essence mask can be used daily. It contains Vitamin C and hydrating ingredients. It is affordable and effective.
As for the following types of masks, I don’t recommend you to use these daily:
Enzyme Mask; Mask soaked in toner; and Mask with alcohol
My advice to all ladies who want to be fair: try for at least a month before deciding whether it works. It isn’t a one day or week affair. Be patient and don’t get discouraged if you don’t see the results you want. Keep trying the product and witness the change gradually.
Eat to a Fairer Skin
To be fair like me, there are certain foods that we should avoid. That includes basil leaves (九层塔), coriander (香菜), celery (芹菜), carrots (红萝卜) and papaya (木瓜). Basil leaves; coriander and celery contain an absorption agent which after consumption causes your skin to get dark easily when exposed to the sun. Carrots and papaya are naturally red in color so eating too much of them causes your skin to turn reddish or yellowish when exposed to sun. These have been proven true by medical science.
Also, I strongly suggest avoiding black color foods like black soya sauce, black vinegar, black coffee etc. Based on my years of beauty experience, I recommend these foods instead:
1: Vitamin C
It has whitening properties. I suggest daily day and night intake of Vitamin C capsules or effervescent tablets that dissolve in water for drinking. Even if this is too much, excess vitamin C can get passed out in urine.
2: Almonds
Similarly, daily intake of almond beverages is necessary. Simply add almond powder into milk or soya milk. This produces fast results for fairer skin.
3: Pearl powder
To be taken day and night for fairer skin. It can also be spread onto a facial mask before applying on face; mixed with lip balm for whitening lips or mixed into hand lotions.
4: Soya milk
After turning vegetarian, I realised that not only does soya milk whitens the skin but also replenishes strength for the body. If you seldom eat meat or often wake up feeling lethargic, you can drink a glass of warm soya milk with a raw egg.
5: Fresh milk
Besides helping you to get a good night’s sleep, drinking milk every morning replenishes strength too. And being white in colour, i believe it helps to whiten the skin too! However I don’t think it applies to white yoghurt though. But if you like eating yoghurt, adding green tea powder can prevent constipation.
Some girls face the problem of having dark body parts. I read from a medical report that if you take hormone or birth control pills for a long time period, it causes the skin on your forehead, underarms and crotch areas to turn dark. Hence pay extra attention to whiten these areas!
Be a Beauty Expert
Thinking of becoming a competent beauty queen? You must first possess the skills of a beauty-know-it-all and be the first to get the latest beauty updates! Lots of people learn of new products through magazines, word-of-mouth, or TV ads. But there is a close relationship between beauty knowledge and medical science, especially when technology is so advanced nowadays. It is important to read the life science sections of newspapers, for example Taiwan’s大成报的生活版. It gives me the latest, most interesting and most accurate insights in beauty science. Examples of such news include product updates, latest breakthroughs in medical science, gynaecological diseases in married women, childbirth, depression, mood swings, or medical doctors giving advice on issues like skincare maintenance and overall health well-being.
Be the Fairest of Them All
I love being fair and the fairer I am, the more beautiful I see myself to be. I have done plenty of experiments on skin whitening. I did mention before that I want to be as fair as a piece of white tissue. But recently, lots of viewers faxed in during my show commenting that I look as bright as a fluorescent light, much to my delight!
Tip 1: Layer on!
Lots of people simply apply sun block before going out. But I believe avoiding the sun totally is more important – with a UV block umbrella! Also, I must wear a long-sleeve blouse whenever I’m out. People may find this ridiculous during hot days but I’m more determined to tolerate the heat than letting myself exposed to the sun! In addition to these, I even wear an Iron Mask Visor (铁面人遮阳帽) to complete my outdoor attire!
Tip 2: Apply a base foundation (脸部隔离霜)
Even if you seldom use makeup, it is still important to apply a base foundation with at least a SPF of 30. For those who apply powder, you must use one with SPF too. I recommend Chanel’s powder compact (CHANEL净白光采防晒粉饼). It has both sun block and whitening properties. As for base foundation, choose a water-based one. Chanel’s is not bad too! However makeup must be used together with this Chanel base foundation, because it contains a bit of shimmer which makes the face sparkle if used alone, making you look weird. At least powder your face after that to make it matte.
Tip 3: Apply body sun block only if necessary
Not only does it stain your clothes, body sun block is tough to remove too. Like makeup, body sun block needs to be thoroughly removed before shower, only then your body will be clean. It is not really necessary to apply unless you need to be out under the hot sun the whole day.
Body Perfect, Beauty Perfect
To be a 100% perfect beauty is not difficult as long as you maintain every inch of your skin well. To achieve beautiful skin, the most important is- do not suffer from constipation. People suffering from constipation have low metabolism, hence their skin will suffer too. Ways to combat constipation: 1) every morning upon waking up, drink hot coffee with condensed milk; or cold milk; or 500cc of water. 2) drink 7-Up with lemon – this is a last resort for those who have been suffering for days. For mild cases, a Chinese physician suggested rubbing the tummy with your right hand in clockwise direction. You should feel your stomach growling after that. Another way is to squat down immediately after getting out of bed, you will feel an urge to visit the toilet after about 10 minutes!
For better skin, I suggest everyone to have a beauty bath soak. Wash yourself with a bath sponge for cleaner skin and a body scrub to remove keratin.
Tip 1: Rose essential oil bath soak
A few drops of this oil in your bath are enough. Besides essential oil, using other rose-based bath or shower products has similar effects on whitening the skin. Essential oil however produces the best effect. You will notice your whole body looks brighter after bath. Please remember to just have a half-body soak to avoid harming your heart (due to water temperature and pressure, many people experience breathing difficulties while having a full body soak.) If you have a strong heart, after your hot soak or shower, you can have a quick splash with cold water to make your skin firmer and improves blood circulation.
Tip 2: Use L-C Whitening Essence (左旋C美白)
If you have dark body patches, apply your face whitening moisturizer onto these areas to lighten them. Furthermore, I will even add L-C Whitening Essence into the moisturizer to boost up the effect! You can add a few drops into your body lotion for better results too.
My experience:
When applying moisturizer after washing your face, try to massage your neck at the same time. If you already have fine lines on the neck, massaging gently will help diminish the appearance of the lines. Rub both hands (with a bit of excess moisturizer left after applying on face) together to generate heat; gently push your neck upwards from below.
Healthy and Pearly White Teeth
I am the most satisfied with my teeth because they are healthy, straight and neat, plus my extra care to keep them white. The most important asset a true beauty must have is a set of beautiful teeth. No matter how old you are, as long as your dentist says you’re able to wear braces, just wear them.
I have tried lots of teeth whitening methods, including LED (冷光美白) but LED had been a painful process that made me suffer from sore gums for 3 days! Although a painful treatment, it produces the most effective whitening results. As long as you don’t smoke or drink coffee often, and with the use of whitening toothpaste for brushing, the results can last a few years.
Before LED, I had also tried laser whitening. Although it also caused pain, it was more tolerable. After laser, the dentist made a whitening tray which is a mould of my teeth. I was then given tooth whitening gel and instructed to wear the tray filled with it. I did this for 7 nights before results could be seen. For those who don’t smoke or drink coffee, it is easier for them to maintain white teeth. Instead of going through LED or laser, regular teeth polishing can do the job. However if you have naturally yellow teeth, you need to do an intensive treatment to whiten them and then take good care of them going forward.
You can also try using a teeth whitening pen sold over the counter. Before bed, brush the tip on every tooth. Wash off the next morning and you will see obvious whitening results. The brand of this pen plus the whitening gel is Brite Smile.
There is another brand called百龄牌的洁克美白牙粉, available at most Taiwan super marts. I brush my teeth with it daily and teeth get whiter with each passing day! I brush my teeth for 10 minutes daily. The method of brushing is very important. Choice of toothbrush is important too- its head must be zigzag shaped instead of flat shaped to ensure teeth are cleaned properly. Brush teeth two at a time in upward motions. Lots of people don’t know this but if you have pimple-prone skin, do not use fluoride toothpaste. Use toothpaste with salinity instead. Fluorine induces pimple breakouts.
Dental fillings are unsightly if they are black in color so be careful of the ingredient used by your dentist. The latest technology currently is computerized tooth restoration (计算机镶瓷). It removes decayed parts of the tooth and is able to determine an accurate shape of filling to be done. The ingredient use is white ceramic which is artistic and strong. In addition, wisdom teeth should be extracted because they get decayed easily. During growth, they may also push against the rest of the teeth causing crookedness.
Please remember to get rid of the white coating off your tongue as it contributes to bad breath!
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