As spring arrives, be careful of skin fluctuations!
New fiscal year, new company, new school term... April is the month when new encounters, new lifestyles, and new environments begin. However, due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, many events have been curtailed or scaled down, so this year it seems there will be fewer opportunities to feel a new start. I hope that each of us will remain vigilant in our new environments, without letting our guard down in infection prevention measures.
This time, we will be focusing on the April weather, which is prone to causing skin problems and spring skin care tips.
The skin environment in April is changing dramatically, causing skin to fluctuate...
March marks the beginning of spring, and we are now entering April, the month when spring really begins.
Like the budding of plants, the skin metabolism also becomes active and lively in preparation for the upcoming active season, but the weather in April actually fluctuates greatly. These fluctuations cause stress to the skin, leading to various skin disorders and problems.
・2019 Weather Data (Tokyo)
*Processed from data from the Japan Meteorological Agency
1. Temperature difference is at its highest level of the year!
According to meteorological data for Tokyo, the temperature difference in April 2019 was 23.3°C.
In fact, spring is the season with the biggest temperature difference. In order to endure the temperature difference, energy consumption increases, and you may fall into temperature difference fatigue, which includes fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, and irritability. Allergies caused by the temperature difference may also cause hay fever-like symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching.
2. Low humidity (= dryness) is worse than mid-winter!
What is not widely known is that April is even drier than mid-winter.
There are relatively many sunny days, little precipitation, and a low humidity environment, so it is important to be aware of and take measures against dryness, which is a major enemy of the skin.
3. The amount of sunlight exposure is greater than that of midsummer!
The hours of sunshine and the amount of solar radiation reach their highest levels in the year, and the amount of solar power generated is also at its highest in May.
April is the month with the most solar radiation after May.
As a result, UV-B rays, which cause blemishes, UV-A rays, which cause wrinkles, and near-infrared rays, which cause sagging, hit the skin at their highest levels throughout the year.
Things to keep in mind to deal with spring-specific "unstable skin"...
1. Maintaining normal turnover and allowing the skin's barrier function to function properly <br data-mce-fragment="1">To combat temperature differences, it is important to maintain normal keratin metabolism (turnover) and allow the skin's barrier function to function properly. First, keep in mind mild cleansing and washing of the face with cleansing and facial washing products that are gentle on the skin and have moisturizing effects. Avoid scrubbing your face or face with products that peel off dead skin cells! Keep your skin clean and moisturized. It is also important to have a balanced diet that includes vegetables and proteins, which are the basis of collagen, and get enough sleep, which is the time when skin cells regenerate.
2. Moisturize from inside and out <br data-mce-fragment="1">In addition to using cosmetics to moisturize, drinking plenty of water is also an effective way to prevent dryness.
What you should keep in mind is to drink water frequently, rather than relying on tea or soft drinks to hydrate.
It is said that it is good to consume about four 500ml plastic bottles per day.
Also, cold water cools the body and slows down the metabolism, so lukewarm water is considered ideal. If you find this too much of a hassle, just drink room temperature water.
3. Sun Protection <br data-mce-fragment="1">As we have repeatedly emphasized the importance of protecting the skin from UVA rays, UVB rays, and near-infrared rays,
Understand the dangers of sunlight, which can accelerate physiological aging that comes with age, and be sure to use sunscreen as a countermeasure!
As the seasons change, so do our skin. Here are some skin care tips to keep in mind for April!
The next theme will be "Fresh greenery in May, preparing for summer!"
