As we leave the sweltering summer behind and welcome the pleasant fall, people who experience dry and cracked skin every fall tend to worry ahead of time. During the fall, the temperature drops, skin oil secretion decreases, and the humidity in the air reduces, causing moisture to evaporate quickly. If you do not moisturize in time, your skin can become dry and even develop itchiness, so it is crucial to replenish moisture in advance.
Use Moisturizer and Exfoliator Suitable for Your Skin
An essential part of moisturizing is using a moisturizer and exfoliator that suits your skin. Rather than mindlessly using a product from a specific brand because it’s good, you should use one that matches your skin type. For moisturizers, applying them immediately after washing your face before moisture evaporates is more effective.
Consume Foods Rich in Moisture
Consuming foods rich in moisture can prevent skin dryness. Although your skin doesn’t immediately get hydrated and glow after eating, the moisture builds up layer by layer, adding luster to your skin and reducing dryness. The traditional Korean “dong quai” has been known to moisturize dry areas, so drinking dong quai tea more often than coffee can help hydrate your body. Changing one small lifestyle habit can prevent skin dryness, so why not start changing one thing from today?
Avoid Excessive Heating
One of the lifestyle habits to prevent dry skin in the fall is to avoid excessive heating. For example, celebrities, who are often seen as professional figures, often avoid turning on the heater in the middle of winter and instead wear warm clothes for their skin. Such lifestyle habits can prevent dry skin. When driving, keep the heater and heating to a minimum, and pay attention to humidity control when turning on the heater. It’s also good to keep the humidity in the room above 65% and ventilate regularly.
Supply Moisture Within 3 Minutes After Cleansing
After washing your face, the remaining moisture on your face evaporates, taking with it the natural moisturizing factors that hold the moisture in the stratum corneum. Also, about 3 minutes after washing your face, 70% of the skin’s moisture flies away, so it’s best to apply a moisturizer right after washing your face. It can be a good idea to move easy-to-use basic cosmetics to the bathroom and quickly take care of the basic skin care immediately after washing your face.
Beware of Itching
To prevent dryness and minimize itching, apply a moisturizer several times, shower with lukewarm water, and reduce soap use. Taking a full bath for about 10 to 20 minutes provides moisture to the skin and removes skin irritants, so it’s good to do it regularly. Avoid actions that stimulate the skin as much as possible, like scrubbing, and if the itching persists, it’s a good idea to consult a dermatologist.
Pay Extra Attention If You Have Dry Skin
Dry skin lacks moisture and has less sebum secretion in most cases, so you need to work hard on moisturizing care from the dry fall. Excessive cleansing can take away a significant amount of moisture, so refrain from it and use a dedicated cleanser containing moisturizing ingredients. In addition to moisture essence and moisturizer, it helps to apply cosmetics that act as a protective barrier to prevent moisture from escaping quickly, such as moisturizing cream or balm, oil, etc., full of water and oil.
Balance of Water and Oil for Normal Skin
Normal skin has proper moisture and oil, but it tends to become dry in a dry season like fall. Supply appropriate amounts of moisture and oil, but be careful not to overdo the oil to prevent troubles like pimples on your face. It’s good to use an emulsion with a proper oil and moisture mixture. Regularly doing a pack also helps blood circulation and supplies moisture.
Too Frequent Showers are Poisonous
If you frequently and excessively shower or sauna or stimulate excessively with a towel, the balance of fat can easily be broken. Then, much moisture evaporates from the skin’s surface, which quickly dries out and intensifies itching. Also, it’s better to finish the shower soon, but you should be careful to rinse thoroughly to ensure no soap is left. The remaining soap can cause skin trouble and dryness.
Utilize Almonds
Almonds contain plenty of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects cell tissues from active oxygen generated by external factors such as UV rays and pollutants. Consistent consumption alone helps improve skin beauty, but you can see immediate effects if you use cosmetics or packs made from almonds. You can easily make a natural pack for skin hydration at home by mixing one tablespoon of almond oil, one tablespoon of honey, and half an avocado. After applying the pack, maintain it for 15 to 20 minutes and lightly rinse the residue with lukewarm water.
Self-Massage
How about including self-massage in your skincare routine? Massaging in a circular motion during or after washing your face can enhance blood circulation and positively impact skin conditions. After spreading a generous amount of cream or essence all over your face, move from the chin to below the ear in a spiral using your fingertips. When you reach below the ear and the carotid artery, press gently once to activate the skin. Be careful when using a steam towel, as it can make your skin drier if misused. Wrap it in a wrap before using it, and be sure to moisturize thoroughly afterward.
By. Jeon Shin Young
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