The last decade in the U.S. has seen a fast progression of Asian culture diffusion. Journalist Julia Hollingsworth cited Susanna Lin in her CNN article, who said, “The growing interest in East Asian ...

It’s no secret that South Asian women have faced an incredible amount of scrutiny about their appearances for generations. While social media’s “mute” function is handy to shut out negative influences ...

There’s a lot traditionally passed down through Asian families: values, traditions, language. Pressure to be thin also seems to be on the list for Asian American women. Take, for instance, the Reddit ...

For most women, the pressure to be "beautiful" is difficult, but Asian American women face a unique challenge.

Content creator @ur.chinese.unc recently caused a sensation with a viral video addressing the very strict and sometimes unrealistic beauty standards in China. In her reel, @ur.chinese.unc explains ...

In China, the pressure to conform to rigid, often unattainable beauty standards is immense, affecting everyone regardless of gender. A young Chinese man has recently spoken out, shedding light on the ...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

As a young Taiwanese girl living in the Inland Empire, former singer and import model-turned-writer Kaila Yu said she often felt “uncomfortable” in her skin, growing up around Eurocentric beauty ...

C-beauty products and brands have been gaining popularity worldwide. From lip tints to art-inspired palettes, here are 9 ...