Hong Kong women lose weight by watching the sunset.

Recently, a weight-loss therapy involving sun gazing for 44 minutes has become a new beauty trend for young women in Hong Kong.

The trend of watching the sunset to lose weight is booming in Hong Kong.

They believe that watching the sunset can help curb appetite, improve sleep, and enhance eyesight. According to the Oriental Daily, most participants in this trend are in their 20s and 30s. Every day, around late afternoon, they go to Sam Ka Beach in Lei Yue Mun, take off their shoes and sunglasses, and then stare intently at the sun, oblivious to everything around them. These women believe they can "absorb" solar energy in place of food, making their appetite disappear and eliminating the need to eat "real" food.

Every afternoon, many women go to the beach and stand watching the sunset.

A woman interviewed by the Oriental Daily said, “After applying this new method, we were able to eat less, and some even stopped eating altogether. On the first day, people could practice staring straight ahead for about 10 seconds, then increasing it by 10 seconds each day, until at the end of the 9-month therapy, they could stare directly at the sun for up to 44 minutes without needing a break.” Besides weight loss, some people emphasized that they did this simply to maintain their health.

However, health experts are concerned that this trend could affect the skin and eyes of those who adopt it. Dermatologist Hou Xiang Jun explained that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, located in a subtropical area with high ultraviolet (UV) radiation and the reflection effect on the sea surface, increases the risk of UV exposure. “Sunscreen only offers 5-6% protection, and umbrellas and hats only offer about 20% protection. Prolonged sun exposure, in addition to skin darkening, significantly increases the risk of skin cancer.” Furthermore, ophthalmologists are concerned that prolonged sun exposure can lead to eye infections, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

According to the News