Sharing skincare tips for the changing seasons

1. Drink plenty of fluids
The cool, dry wind blowing in autumn strips our skin of moisture.

Our bodies are composed of 80% water. Therefore, we must consume sufficient fluids to replenish the moisture lost due to the autumn winds. Water breaks down toxins accumulated in the body and eliminates waste products.

When toxins or waste products accumulate in the body, skin problems occur, or dead skin cells do not shed properly, causing the skin texture to become rough.

It is good to eat plenty of vegetables or fruits with high water content along with water.

(Drinking more than 8 glasses of water a day helps prevent skin dryness.)

 

2. Use a moisturizer with an appropriate oil-water balance.
Let's make sure our skin doesn't dry out by applying plenty of lotion, cream, or oil-type moisturizer that suits our skin.

It is best to apply moisturizing cream thoroughly and not more than necessary.

 

3. Take a quick shower at a moderate temperature
Prolonged exposure of the skin to hot water disrupts the skin's oil-moisture balance, damaging the skin barrier and potentially causing dryness and itching.

It is best to finish quickly at a moderate temperature.

 

4. Avoid UV rays
Ultraviolet rays accelerate aging. In the summer, people use hats, parasols, and sunscreen to block sunlight, but in the autumn, since the sunlight is not as hot, the skin is often left almost defenseless against ultraviolet rays.

Since the UV index is just as high in autumn as in summer, you must apply sunscreen thoroughly.

You must keep in mind that prolonged exposure of the skin to ultraviolet rays can cause pigmented skin conditions such as melasma and blemishes.

 

5. Sleep and eating habits
Sleep and nutrition promote the activation of the body's immune function, thereby increasing defense against disease.

In particular, consuming plenty of foods rich in vitamins C and E is good for skin health.

If possible, it is good for your skin to go to sleep between 10 PM and 2 AM and get enough sleep for about 6 to 8 hours.

 

6. Self-massage
Continuously performing self-massages while washing your face or applying cream afterward promotes blood circulation, which has a tremendously positive effect on the skin. As a bonus, you may even see the effect of your face becoming smaller.