Reveal your true colors

Color Analysis: A Magic We Can Do for Ourselves

It is often assumed that to look bright and well-rested, maybe even a few years younger, we need a mix of demanding practices: scrubs, creams, and moderate sun exposure. Quality skincare and good habits are essential; the good news is that clothes can also work in our favor and become incredible allies.

Our skin tone is determined by three pigments: melanin, which darkens the skin by giving brown or black shades; hemoglobin, responsible for the redness of the skin; and carotene, which creates the yellow or golden tones.

Each of us has a complexion made up of a mix of these three elements, resulting in sixteen possible variations grouped into four “seasons,” according to the “Four Seasons” method used in personal color analysis.

When we wear clothing in the colors of our season, the magic happens. Harmony is created between our clothes and our personal colors, enhancing our natural beauty and making us look younger and more radiant. Our skin, eyes, and hair colors stand out and become more radiant, the contours of our face appear lifted, and our face looks brighter and younger. As a result, the perceived age decreases.

It doesn’t end there. Once we learn our colors, shopping becomes easier and faster because we focus only on garments that belong to our season. This saves time and maximizes our wardrobe, as all pieces will easily coordinate, belonging to the same color group.