Soothing skin care for summer skin
This year's rainy season has been longer than ever on record...and with the spread of COVID-19 showing no signs of abating, August will see the start of a summer unlike any we have ever experienced before.
This is a season for leisure and travel, but the GO TO Travel campaign is a bit troubling, and we need to be mindful of risk management. We will likely continue to make trial and error in adapting to a new lifestyle with COVID-19.
This time, we will focus on "soothing skin care for summer skin."
Understanding the keyword "chill" that causes summer fatigue
Summer fatigue refers to a variety of health problems caused by the heat, including lethargy, fatigue, and loss of appetite, but in these summer days, we need to be more careful about "cold" than the heat.
Since the skin is a part of the body, summer fatigue in the body is directly linked to summer fatigue in the skin. Practicing a lifestyle that is conscious of "coldness" and does not lead to summer fatigue is essential for skin care to get through the summer.
1. "Coldness" caused by air conditioning
Nowadays, air-conditioned environments are in place as summer approaches, providing a comfortable way to beat the heat. However, air-conditioned environments can cause dryness, and the body can become cold indoors or in a car, leading to poor circulation, autonomic nervous system disorders, and even poor metabolism.
Blood carries nutrients to cells and also receives and excretes waste products from cells, so poor circulation caused by "cold" slows down this function of blood.
Disturbances in the autonomic nervous system particularly impair the functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relieving stress and promoting good quality sleep for cell regeneration.
In addition, the stress caused by alternating between the coldness of air conditioning and the heat of the outside air can cause poor metabolism.
Poor circulation, autonomic nervous system disorders, and poor metabolism not only lead to poor physical condition, but also disrupt the turnover of skin cells, leading to skin problems such as skin aging, blemishes, and dullness.
2. "Coldness" from food and drinks
In addition to the body getting "chilled" by air conditioning, you should avoid cooling it further by eating cold foods and drinking cold drinks. This will cool your stomach, intestines and internal organs, causing them to function less well. Of course, ice-cold beer or drinks can be a refreshing way to refresh yourself on a hot day, so rather than saying it's a no-no, make a conscious effort to eat warm foods and drinks to protect your body from getting "chilled."
In addition, the lack of salt and minerals in the body caused by sweating can also contribute to summer fatigue, so it is important to replenish salt and eat foods rich in minerals.
Adopt a lifestyle that warms your body to combat the cold!
In August, when summer is in full swing, a lifestyle that focuses on preventing cold will help soothe and protect your summer skin.
Measures against "coldness" caused by air conditioners
Carry a thin cardigan or other jacket to protect your body from the cold, and set the air conditioner to 28°C or higher while you sleep to avoid a large temperature difference between your body and the outside air.
Eat foods that warm the body
Wakame miso soup, which is also useful for replenishing minerals and amino acids, is the ultimate warming ingredient at this time of year.
Pork is rich in vitamin B1, the strongest vitamin for fatigue recovery. When cooked with garlic, ginger, and onion, the body's absorption of vitamin B1 increases. Pork ginger stir-fry is the strongest dish for fatigue recovery.
Bathing for a good night's sleep
By slowly soaking in lukewarm water, the thermal effect will raise your body temperature, and you will eliminate waste products through sweating, leading to beautiful skin.
In addition to the relaxing effect, after bathing, your body temperature drops, which makes you feel sleepy, helping you fall asleep and induce a good night's sleep. After cleansing and washing your face with hot water while bathing, try adding steaming with a hot towel. It is also effective in preventing the "chilliness" that causes summer fatigue, and you will feel the lotion and serum you apply afterwards penetrate your skin more easily!
If you leave your summer fatigued skin untreated, your skin problems will become more severe and more permanent.
Understand the causes of summer fatigue and practice preventative skin care!
We brought you skin care tips that focus on the cold, which is a major cause of summer fatigue!
The next theme will be "Preparing your skin for autumn."
