Hype Style/Beauty

Published on July 1st, 2023 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

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The Evolution of Asian Beauty Standards – How Sexy Asian Girls Are Redefining Beauty

As a sociologist, I’m always interested in how the cultural dynamics of physical beauty operate differently throughout different countries and cultures. It’s a fascinating topic to explore, especially in an era of increasing globalization and the spread of capitalism.

In many Asian societies, light skin is often associated with whites as a racial group and the corresponding aura of wealth and power. This has a powerful impact on how women’s bodies are viewed and how they perceive themselves.

Skin Paleness

Skin paleness, also called pallor, is a change in skin tone that may occur all over your body or in a specific area. It is a common symptom of several health conditions that reduce blood flow and oxygen to the surface of your skin.

In some cases, it is caused by a condition that reduces the amount of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen. Other causes include cold temperatures, dehydration, frostbite, or the use of certain drugs or medicines.

Asian women have always tended to prefer lighter skin to darker ones. Watch sites like live BBW cams, where you can find beautiful Asian women with fantastic skin. They value pale skin because it signifies a higher social class and a lack of need to work in the fields.

Big Eyes

Big eyes are one of the most attractive features in humans. They open up a person’s face by adding warmth and passion to their expression.

It’s a trait often found in Disney princesses and Japanese anime. It is also a beauty trend amongst some women in the West who want to emulate the lifted almond eyelid look.

But this is a very recent phenomenon that has emerged from Asian cultures. The “almond eye” has become a popular trend and is an example of cultural appropriation.

High Nose Bridge

High-nose bridges are a common feature of Asian faces. People with Asian ancestry have typically had their noses shaped by a combination of genetics and cultural influence.

The bridge of your nose is the bony structure that connects your nose to your forehead. If the top of your bridge is above or in line with your pupils, you have a high nose bridge.

Often, this causes glasses and sunglasses to fall off your face or slide up and down your nose. Choosing frames that fit snugly around your nose and cheekbones can help alleviate these problems.

Double Eyelids

Double eyelids — a crease on the upper lid that makes the eyes appear larger and brighter — are the latest beauty trend in Asia. In particular, they’re becoming more popular in China and Singapore, where they’re known as Asian blepharoplasty.

In this procedure, an oculoplastic surgeon creates a crease on the upper lid, making the eye look larger and brighter. The surgery can also be combined with an epicanthoplasty, which mediates the inner corner of the eye to enlarge the vision.

But if you have monolids — or eyelids that don’t have an eyelid crease — it can be challenging to get the eye makeup look you want. That’s why some people fake it with products like eyelid tape or adhesives.

Slender Chest

Many Asian cultures equate whiteness with beauty and believe women must have light skin and a slim figure to be attractive. This can lead to feelings of self-hate among many women who don’t fit the standard.

In recent years, there has been a rise in body positivity in the West, with a focus on curvy figures. However, there is still a lot of pressure on Asian women to be thin and pale, with the media and companies perpetuating these standards. This can lead to eating disorders and unhealthy behaviors like the A4 paper challenge, which has taken China by storm recently. The trend involves holding a piece of paper up in front of the waist to prove how skinny you are. It is also used as a way of challenging others to be slimmer.



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