The Surprising Asian Beauty Secret That Isn’t Skincare
When I moved to Japan at 17 to work as a model
I was shocked at how serious women are about their skincare!
In the UK, women considered it a good day if they remember to put on their SPF
In Japan and all across Asia, women take care of their skin relentlessly
But the biggest secret to AGING BACKWARDS that I’ve learned in Asia
Isn’t using all the latest, marketed as “best”, trending skincare products
It’s using ONE product
This product isn’t even a skincare product
It’s not the latest Korean skincare
And no, it’s NOT sunscreen
It’s a visor
And it’s incredibly common here in Asia
Some women wear it EVERY day
Even when the sun appears to be behind clouds
They don’t take a risk to expose their skin to the sun
To us Westerners who have been programmed to think that tan = beautiful
It feels extreme
But years later, I’ve found myself using a visor every single day
Even top Asian dermatologists say that I have beautiful skin for a Westerner!
And let me tell you one thing
If you know ANYTHING about Asian dermatologists or the modeling industry in Asia
THEY ARE HARD TO PLEASE!
Almost always you’ll leave the office feeling like you’re not good enough 🙄
I experienced it plenty of times
I don’t go to those DR’s any more
I have better advisers that actually change your skin from the inside
Love, Kelly
*Disclaimer: Not medical advice. Ever.
About Kelly Prehn
Kelly's journey began unexpectedly when a Models 1 agent spotted her in Covent Garden during a ballet rehearsal. Despite landing a six-figure Japanese contract immediately, upon arrival in Tokyo she was deemed 'overweight', fired and sent back to London.
Her breakthrough came when Mr. Shu of Shu Uemura recognized her potential, launching her acclaimed career as a beauty and fashion model across Asia—from Japan and Korea to China and Singapore.
Leveraging her industry expertise, Kelly transitioned from modeling to sharing beauty insights as a columnist, becoming a highly recognized advocate for niche traditional wellness and healing modalities. She was the first to bring these transformative practices to a wider audience. Her influence grows rapidly: 1.4 million books in print, tens of millions of women reached through her teachings on social media, she currently impacts 11 million women monthly—and growing.
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