[The reason why spring skin becomes unstable]

Did you know that skin that feels unhealthy in spring is often in a negative spiral?

Normally, the skin has a barrier function, but if the barrier function deteriorates due to various causes, it will create a negative spiral of “the barrier function deteriorates → dryness → rough skin → itching and redness”. I often fall into.

Depending on the person, the above order is different, such as "dryness → deterioration of barrier function".

1. External stimuli such as pollen, yellow sand, PM2.5

Isn't it the first reason people who have hay fever came up with?

When allergens adhere to the skin, it causes damage to the skin.

Also, even if it adheres to the skin of a person who does not have hay fever, pollen is still an external stimulus, so it may cause skin problems.

【measures】

①Apply an item that prevents external stimulation.

② If the skin care items you normally use sting, change to skin care items for sensitive skin and moisturize well.

③ Apply UV cut items to protect your skin from UV rays.

④ After returning home, wash your face with a mild cleansing agent or face wash to remove the attached irritating substances.

In spring, the difference in temperature between morning and evening, and between days is extreme, and it can be difficult for your skin to keep up with the temperature changes.

When your body can't keep up with the temperature difference, your skin's defense power will also drop.

Also, early spring is cold in the mornings and evenings, so it is easy to cause poor blood circulation due to the cold.

Skin with poor blood circulation not only does not store enough nutrients, but also slows metabolism and lowers the barrier function.

【measures】

① (If there is no skin problem) Massage the face.

② Go out with a haori coat so that you can respond to changes in temperature.

③ When bathing, soak in hot water of about 38°C to 39°C for about 20 minutes.

3. Ultraviolet rays

UV rays, which were weak in winter, suddenly become stronger in spring.

The amount of UV rays from March to May is more than three times higher than in winter!

We misunderstand that UV rays are still weak, and damage to the skin will occur if we do not take measures against UV rays.

Some people think that the only damage caused by UV rays is "sunburn", but it also leads to a decrease in barrier function, such as dryness and disturbance of skin metabolism.

【measures】

・Apply UV cut items to protect your skin from UV rays.

4. Drying

When the skin is dry, it leads to the decline of the barrier function.

When the barrier function declines, the skin becomes unable to retain moisture.

A negative spiral occurs that the skin becomes dry.

【measures】

① Take good care of your skin.

Replenish moisture with lotion and cover with a lid to prevent moisture from evaporating with oil such as milky lotion.

If it's still dry, you can also add cream.

Although it is also in the measure of 1, if you are stinging with normal skin care items, we recommend changing to skin care items for sensitive skin.

② Don't leave it dry in the middle of the day.

Make good use of daytime items that can be used over makeup for skin that does not dry out.