In October, the height of autumn, the temperature suddenly drops and it starts to feel chilly. In Japanese mythology, this is the month when gods from all over Japan gather in Izumo to hold a meeting, so in areas other than Izumo, it is called Kannazuki. Incidentally, in Izumo, where the gods gather, it is called Kamiaritsuki. Normally, it is the perfect season for leisure and outings, with sports days, autumn festivals, and the leaves starting to change color in the north, but we will likely have to find ways to have fun and let off some steam while keeping in mind measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
This time, we will give you some tips on skin care for the coming autumn.
Skin environment keywords for October! "Dryness" and "poor metabolism" weaken skin strength
Image of changes in the amount of water lost from the skin and the amount of sebum secreted
This is the season when moisture loss from the skin continues to increase, and the skin becomes dry. Sebum secretion, the last line of defense for the skin, also continues to decrease, and as shown in the figure above, these two levels cross over on the graph, further accelerating the trend.
October is the height of autumn and there are days when the temperature suddenly drops. Have you ever felt cold because you delayed changing your loungewear and bedding at home? This is also the time when your body and skin cannot keep up with the changes in the weather, causing poor circulation and a slowdown in metabolism, leading to various skin problems such as dullness, stiffness, roughness, and dryness.
In other words, October is a time when dryness and poor metabolism combine to weaken the skin and accelerate skin aging (wrinkles, lack of firmness, sagging, etc.). If the foundation of your skin is unstable, the beauty ingredients in your cosmetics will not be able to fully utilize their effects.
A noteworthy ingredient that is a nutrient for the skin that is involved in "moisturizing" and "metabolism"
・The king of moisturizing! PGA (polyglutamic acid) Polyglutamic acid, derived from the sticky component of natto, is a series of glutamic acid, a type of amino acid, and research has shown that its water retention is nine times that of hyaluronic acid. In addition, it also creates a film on the surface of the skin, preventing moisture from evaporating from the skin. ・Skin conditioning ingredient for metabolic support! GINKGO (Ginkgo biloba extract) Ginkgo biloba extract has been widely used in the US and Europe as a dementia prevention drug and supplement, and its greatest benefit is said to be its ability to promote blood flow. It is also being researched for its various effects as a cosmetic ingredient, and is useful as a skin conditioning ingredient that improves skin condition and promotes normal metabolism.In preparation for the winter, which is the harshest season for the skin, you should focus on skin care that focuses on moisturizing and metabolism to care for declining skin strength.
We've got some skin care tips for fall!
The next theme will be "Skin care to prepare for winter."
