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Last year, in 2022, the end of the rainy season was announced in the Kanto, Tokai and southern Kyushu regions in June, the earliest in the history of observation statistics, and in July, there were days of scorching heat. When will the rainy season end this year? Perhaps due to global warming, the image of the "rainy season" seems to have changed considerably, but after the rainy season ends in July, the skin will be hit by harsh conditions, so it is necessary to take care of your skin with an awareness of preparing for summer fatigue. This time, I would like to focus on "skin care after the rainy season ends".
After the rainy season ends, let's understand the skin environment in July!
With the end of the rainy season, the skin environment in July becomes harsh. As summer enters full swing, the outside air is hot and humid, while the air-conditioned interior of a car or room is dry and cold. These changes in humidity and temperature cause stress to the skin.
In addition to the time when sebum secretion increases, this is also an environment that involves sweating, so the mixture of makeup and skin dirt can cause rough skin and breakouts such as acne, and also weaken the skin's own resistance.
The cold caused by air conditioning leads to poor blood circulation and disrupts the skin's metabolism. To make matters worse, strong ultraviolet rays not only cause direct sunburn, but also accelerate skin aging.
In other words, July is a month of a continuous parade of harsh conditions that can cause skin problems, including high temperature and humidity, low temperature and dryness, sweating, poor circulation, and ultraviolet rays.
Beauty tips to prevent summer fatigue
1. Prepare for changes in humidity and temperature, and poor circulation
In an environment where humidity and temperature change frequently throughout the day, it is necessary to use skin care products that combat dryness and strengthen the skin's barrier function to increase the skin's own resistance and prevent metabolic problems.
2. Preventing skin stains caused by sweating
In addition to sweating during the day, sweating while sleeping is also a big enemy for the skin. On the other hand, without losing the benefits of sweating, you should take measures against heat stroke by replenishing your fluids and wiping off sweat frequently. By cleansing and washing your face when you get home or wake up, you can prevent skin problems caused by skin dirt.
3. Preparing for UV rays
It is known that most people do not apply enough sunscreen. In addition to taking measures to avoid exposing your skin to the sun to prevent sunburn, please make it a habit to apply and reapply UV care products during the day. The scary thing is photoaging, which you cannot feel right away.
Incorporating "aromatherapy" into your beauty routine during the harsh summer
July is a time when the difference in temperature between inside and outside can cause changes in the mind and body. Why not try incorporating "fragrances" into your life to make each day fun, fulfilling, and healthy? It is true that fragrances have a positive effect on the mind and body, so incorporating "fragrances" into your life is also beneficial in terms of beauty and health. Aromatherapy, which is translated as "fragrance therapy," is a type of plant therapy that utilizes the effect that the "power of fragrance" has on the mind and body through the "sense of smell" of the so-called "five senses," represented by essential oils. In Europe, it is systematized as a medical therapy, but in Japan, aromatherapy qualifications are not official, so it generally remains in the realm of a hobby. It is permitted for doctors to use it as a form of medical treatment.
What are essential oils?
This refers to oils containing volatile aromatic components extracted from the flowers, leaves, peels, fruits, seeds, bark, etc. of plants.
When we consider why plants produce essential oils in the first place, the significance of aromatherapy based on essential oils becomes clear.
- The scent attracts birds and insects (pheromones) to pollinate the plants and transport the seeds.
- The repellent effect of the essential oil's fragrance protects plants from pests and harmful bacteria such as mold.
The leaves produce a mucilaginous essential oil that protects them from being eaten by insects.
- Prevents other plants from growing nearby.
- Essential oils evaporate like sweat, cooling the plant and protecting it from the heat of the sun.
In other words, aromatherapy is based on the idea of utilizing the inherent properties of these essential oils as natural treatments for the human mind and body. However, there are some cases where traditional treatments using essential oils are scientifically or medically incorrect, so care must be taken when using them.
Application of essential oils in cosmetics
When it comes to applying essential oils to cosmetics, some essential oils can irritate the skin, so they must be selected carefully and in the amounts used. As fragrance ingredients, they have a natural scent that cannot be reproduced with synthetic fragrances, so essential oil-based fragrances that have a relaxing effect are useful.
We have brought you "Skin care to prepare for summer fatigue"! The next topic will be "Skin care to soothe summer skin".
