Skincare is technologically constrained by price for the research and production factories.Globally, not everyone has access to brands that provide this level of products and focus on modernized skincare routines.Skincare requires heavy production from the chemical engineering of the products to the actual factory and mechanized work to assemble the product and packaging.This makes skincare restricted by environmental resources available along with costs for international shipping for ingredients as for example, snail essence which is common in South Korea and therefore used a lot in their products isn't as common as turmeric in India which is used in many Indian skincare products.While the current globalized state of the world allows for shipping and international production, most people tend to follow the skincare brands of their geographic location or homemade cultural remedies.Various countries have access to different skincare ingredients making skincare a very geo-cultural practice.skincare is a de-stressor as the routine itself is seen as a fun activity to complete during downtime.gua-sha - helps release tension along with swelling around the face.
The industry is full of products made with all sorts of materials, for example, snail essence which is a popular ingredient used for moisturizing and cooling the skin and redness around the face. Korean skincare is based on using natural materials with multiple-step routines to achieve “luminous,” “glass-like” skin. I also am inspired by Korean skincare - the world’s current skincare capital. For example, recipes of turmeric face masks - which are currently gaining global traction - have been around for generations in India as a way to purify and moisturize our skin. While modern skincare looks towards inclusive skin products, my Indian heritage is full of home remedies made with natural ingredients that suit my skin. However, the modern idea of skincare began in 1906, when the FDA was formed for the regulation of the beauty industry this was the rise of household names such as Maybelline, L’Oreal, etc.Īlong with the American history of skincare, I also look towards my Indian ancestry when deciding on my skincare products. This practice has been transformed throughout generations with each one coming up with its new modern idea of beauty and skin standards. They used honey as a moisturizer, with oils and sand used as sunscreen. The practice was also adopted by the Ancient Greeks and Romans who also put a strong focus on skincare. However, it wasn't only used for emphasizing one's facial features but also as a protection against the heavy heat of the Egyptian climate - modern-day sunscreen. Especially for the wealthy, it was seen as an important commodity in society. Egyptians had an immense cultural focus on beautifying one’s face. It is the first recorded case of skincare. However, the modern idea of skincare technically started in 3000 BC Egypt.
It is part of the vital grooming of oneself and therefore has roots in every culture. 2019, Skincare has had a history throughout all of mankind. “Beauty Enthusiasts Are Obsessed with This Ingredient for Clear, Smooth Skin.” Marie Claire, 11 Sept. Skincare began to be more helpful for my mental health and acted as a wind-up/down for the day. I started my routine with this action which helped me also feel motivated to complete the routine more and enjoy it as I sung along/ jammed out to the songs. My skincare process changed to include the choosing of a particular playlist based on my mood and what I want to feel like throughout the day. I then recorded how I felt after a day/night of listening to the playlist while doing my skincare on a graph. First I built a playlist that follows different moods, Confidence, Relaxing (ODAAT), Blue, Fun, and Chill (midnight drive). I tested the aforementioned 2 step solution over the sequence of 5 days/nights. Through this testing method, I believe I will be able to successfully see the effect of the nudge of my journey and temperament throughout the day/night. Recording Reactions: listen to them both in the day and night and record how I feel on a 2 axis graph of Enjoyment v.s.Building Playlists: build 4–5 playlist with different moods/styles in music.This nudge is made up of two micronudges: