Please tell me how to get beautiful skin without spending much money!
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I haven’t earned enough from papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) to have much disposable income yet.
Many Korean women seem to have beautiful skin even aside from plastic surgery and cosmetics. Why do you think that is?
I’m thinking of trying to imitate Korean people to get fair, smooth skin.
Which do you think is better for beautiful skin: fermented kimchi, or pork, which is packed with collagen?
People in Korea eat even pigs’ feet, right? I hear their diet consists of pork, kimchi, and occasionally tteokbokki, with relatively little sugar and carbohydrates.
Of course, I’ll also make sure to avoid sugary foods such as snacks and wheat products.
Have the men here noticed any traits that people with beautiful skin tend to share? Genetics is probably the biggest factor, but please leave that aside.
Also, if there’s anything I can do for my skin without spending money, please let me know.
I’m Shing Lee (Shingori), a columnist.
Beauty can be almost like a religion, so the fastest way to improve your appearance may actually be to stick only to beauty practices backed by scientific evidence.
For example, collagen has not been scientifically proven to have beauty benefits. Even toner—something everyone assumes is essential—has no scientific basis.
I don’t personally do all of these, but the following have solid evidence behind them:
① UV rays are the ultimate enemy
ーIt’s more or less settled that UV exposure is the biggest cause of aging.
Sunscreen is recommended, ideally applied in a way that allows you to reapply it every two hours. *This is strictly from the perspective of keeping your skin looking young.*
② Moisturizing
ーThe scientific consensus is that toner isn’t absorbed through the skin.
However, moisturizing lotion does serve a purpose because it helps prevent water from evaporating.
③ Heparinoid substances
ーTheir effectiveness has been scientifically proven.
They resemble heparin, a substance naturally found in the body that improves blood flow in the skin.
Applying them to the skin can improve circulation. They were originally prescription treatments used in hospitals.
④ Retinol
ーUsing too much doesn’t make it more effective, and some people say it isn’t necessary when you’re young.
It helps keep skin looking youthful by promoting skin turnover.
⑤ Sleep
ーThis is the foundation of everything.
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I’m Aya, a female member.
I’d recommend eating plenty of vegetables and protein, doing moderate strength training, and getting plenty of sleep.
Taking a soak in the tub every day can help too. It’s also important not to let stress build up.
※③ Heparin-like substances
Applying these every day can cause the capillaries to dilate as a side effect, which may lead to facial redness. Avoid using them routinely.
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I’m Fuu, a column writer.
Just off the top of my head:
- Sleep (especially from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., when cell turnover takes place)
- Avoid stress—or find ways to relieve it
- Sunscreen
- Don’t forget your basic daily skincare routine
- A balanced diet
- Exercise (such as hot yoga)
- Feel-good H
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When it comes to improving your skin, nothing beats making love with someone you care about.
So go have lots of sex with your beloved boyfriend.
—A loser guy
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