Most people of Asian, African and Mediterranean descent would be considered to have S.O.C for the purpose of making skincare choices. This is because S.O.C is more likely to become hyperpigmented and drier over time due to, shared dermatological characteristics, read article. This INCLUDES people of Chinese & East Asian descent, Near/Middle East Asian descent, and many people of Greek, Spanish or Italian origin (esp. in the south). The S.O.C definition includes people of mixed genetic origins also. Remember, it is not about your current location or shade of skin colour, it is about where your ancestors are from which determines how your skin BEHAVES in relation to the external environment and ageing.