Skincare for South Asian Skin

Skincare advice is often written for a generic "average" skin type that doesn't quite match what South Asian skin actually needs. Understanding your skin's specific tendencies makes a routine far more effective.

What makes South Asian skin different

South Asian skin tends to produce more melanin, which means it's more prone to visible post-acne marks and pigmentation, and also more reactive to sun exposure over time — pigmentation shows up faster and lasts longer than on lower-melanin skin types.

What this means for a routine

• Prioritize pigmentation control early — don't wait for dark spots to fully set in before addressing them.
• Never skip sunscreen — it's the single most protective step against new and worsening pigmentation.
• Be cautious with harsh actives — overly aggressive exfoliation or bleaching agents can trigger more pigmentation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) rather than less.

Building a routine around this

A steady combination of a gentle brightening cleanser, a glutathione and vitamin C brightening cream, and daily broad-spectrum SPF addresses the specific tendencies of South Asian skin far more directly than a generic, imported routine built for different skin.