Skin care tips for the summer to keep in mind in July
Normally, the end of the rainy season marks the start of the full-fledged summer vacation season, and this is the month when people enjoy leisure activities and outdoor life, but this year, as we are being asked to devise new ways of living while living with COVID-19, how will everyone experience the height of summer? This time, we will focus on skin care tips to keep in mind for the height of summer in July.
Skin care tips that change before and after the end of the rainy season
Before the end of the rainy season
It is important to continue with the skin care efforts mentioned in last month's issue , "Skin Care During the Rainy Season."
・Measures against sweating due to high humidity ・Measures against makeup stains and sebum stains ・Measures against dryness caused by the start of air conditioning ・Measures against sunlight even on cloudy days
After the rainy season
The sun is shining down on us, and we are seeing many record-breaking days with midsummer temperatures (over 30°C) and scorching hot days (over 35°C), as we enter the full swing of summer. Of course, it is important to protect your skin from sunlight (ultraviolet rays and near-infrared rays), but we also need to be careful of the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors caused by air conditioning, which can cause stress and dryness.
Beware of “air conditioning disease on the skin” (stress and dryness caused by temperature differences) caused by air conditioning!
At home, the air conditioner is in full swing and dehumidification is in full swing, and sometimes the air conditioner is on full blast in the car on the way to work, making you feel cold. On the other hand, when you are outdoors, the heat hits you. Even throughout the day, the intense temperature difference stresses you. In the hot summer, our bodies suppress fever, and our capillaries expand and naturally change to a constitution that is easier to dissipate heat, and we try to lower our body temperature by sweating. On the other hand, in an air-conditioned room, the capillaries are open, so we dissipate too much heat and become "chilled," and the temperature difference with the outside causes autonomic nerve disorders, making it difficult to regulate body temperature and sweat, leading to a decrease in resistance. As a result, we are hit with various ailments such as "chilliness," "sluggishness," "headaches," "loss of appetite," and "insomnia."
Since skin condition and physical condition are inextricably linked, air conditioning sickness is directly linked to poor skin condition, and can easily lead to rough skin, dullness due to disrupted cell turnover, and accelerated skin aging.
Also, be careful of dry skin caused by air conditioners. Air conditioners' cooling and dehumidification functions reduce indoor humidity by around 20%. The optimum humidity for skin is said to be 50-60%, so the drop in humidity caused by air conditioners can quickly lead to dry skin. Be careful of "air conditioning skin disease," a skin condition caused by two major factors: stress due to temperature differences and dryness caused by air conditioners.
To prevent "air-conditioning disease on the skin," be sure to set your air conditioner to an appropriate temperature (standard is 25-28°C), and when you're in the office or car, carry a thin cardigan that you can put on to protect yourself from the cold, and be aware of putting it on immediately if you feel cold.
In addition to taking measures against the sun's rays when summer hits its peak, you should also focus on moisturizing your skin care routine to prevent summer dryness, which is often overlooked.
We've brought you skin care tips to keep in mind for July as summer approaches!
The next theme will be "Skin care to soothe summer skin."
