Move over, snail slime and sheet masks! There's a new citrusy star stealing the spotlight in the K-beauty world: yuzu. This fruit packs a powerful punch when it comes to skincare—it is super rich in Vitamin C, which makes it an antioxidant powerhouse. It is renowned for brightening the skin, fading dark spots, and promoting collagen production. Here’s everything you need to know about this skincare favourite now.
How it works
Yuzu is a vitamin C powerhouse. This potent antioxidant shields skin from free radical damage, the culprits behind wrinkles and dullness. It isn't just a shield; it's also a collagen booster. While collagen, the protein responsible for youthful elasticity, naturally diminishes with age, yuzu gives it a helping hand, encouraging production for firmer, bouncier skin. It even fights against glycation, a process that stiffens collagen and leads to wrinkles.
Vitamin C inhibits melanin production, the pigment responsible for dark spots and hyperpigmentation. By regulating melanin, vitamin C promotes a more even skin tone and reduces the appearance of dark spots, sunspots, and discoloration. This brightening effect contributes to a radiant and youthful complexion.
While vitamin C is not a replacement for sunscreen, it provides an additional layer of defence against the harmful effects of UV rays. UV exposure can lead to collagen degradation and skin damage. Vitamin C helps mitigate some of these effects, offering supplementary protection against sun-induced ageing.
Plus, Vitamin C aids in the skin's natural healing process. It promotes the formation of new blood vessels and accelerates the repair of damaged skin cells, making it beneficial for wounds, scars, and overall skin regeneration.
Yuzu-infused skincare products are known for their lightweight and easily absorbable nature, ensuring that the skin reaps the benefits without any greasy residue. It also has a fresh, invigorating scent that’ll wake you up on first spritz.
How to add yuzu-spiked formulas into your routine
Incorporate a yuzu-infused serum into your routine to target specific skin concerns. Whether you're aiming to reduce dark spots or achieve an overall radiant complexion, a serum's concentrated formula will work wonders. Treat your skin to a weekly yuzu-infused mask for an extra boost—whether it's a brightening sheet mask or an exfoliating cream mask.
Tira recommends:
DISGUISE Happy Healthy Hands Moisturizer with Yuzu & Pomelo
