When you hear the sound of cicadas and feel the beginning of summer, weekends are a great season for outdoor activities such as summer activities and camping.

Summer is finally here. Many people may be suffering from stickiness, open pores, and smeared makeup due to increased sebum and sweat secretion. 

In fact, what you want to be careful about this season is "hidden dry skin". 

Even though the surface of the skin is oily and sticky, the inside of the skin is dry. 

If you wash your skin too much without noticing it, and only take care of it, the symptoms may get worse. 

We interviewed Dr. Shiho Tanaka, the director of Motoazabu Skin Clinic, about "hidden dry skin" that we want to be careful about now. 

Ladies and gentlemen, once again, please face your skin. 

Due to the difference in temperature and humidity, the skin becomes more and more dry! 

"At this time of year, the number of patients who suffer from conspicuous pores and pimples increases..Especially around the nose with a lot of sebaceous glandsT.There are many people who are concerned about the zone and chin,” says Tanaka. But at the same time, it warns that dry skin is serious. 

“Sebum is secreted to protect the skin."A lot of sebum = oily skin』We tend to think that, but the inside of the skin is actually dry, and there are many cases where sebum is produced to protect it.” 

This is the so-called "hidden dry skin" in the inner dry state. 

The main cause of "hidden dry skin" is said to be changes in temperature and humidity. 

“In this season, when the temperature rises, it is hot and humid outside, and the amount of sebum secretion increases, while indoors, the wind from the air conditioner dries the skin at once. Humidity exposure can leave skin in a very unstable state where the surface is oily but the inside is dry.” 

And it is the mask life that makes this "hidden dry skin" worse. 

“Before COVID-19, I advised people with sensitive skin and atopic dermatitis not to wear masks as much as possible. The moisture on it evaporates quickly, making your skin condition worse.” 

The same phenomenon as the difference in temperature and humidity between indoors and outdoors is occurring around the mask. 

Barrier function upwith care that ascertains the skin condition 

Dr. Tanaka says that it is a mistake to wash your skin too much or to use only lotion for skin care just because your skin looks greasy. 

“Using lotion alone can actually dry out your skin. During this period, it is important to properly cover your skin with cream or milky lotion.By doing so, the barrier function of your skin will be maintained and your skin will dry out. It will make your skin more difficult to remove, and the excessive secretion of sebum will also subside.” 

Dr. Tanaka's clinic also offers treatments for "hidden dry skin," such as laser treatment that enhances the skin's barrier function and peeling treatment that is performed only on oily areas. 

“Not all facial skin is in the same condition. Even in your own care, you need to assess the condition of your skin, wash your face carefully for oily areas, apply plenty of moisturizer for dry areas, and adjust the barrier function. will increase, and the 'hidden dry skin' should improve considerably." 

EarlyvitaminCisthe biggest trick

Another thing to watch out for is UV rays. “In this season, we tend to be exposed to a lot of UV rays. UV rays weaken the barrier function of the skin, making it easier for the moisture inside to evaporate. 

The focus here is on vitamin C. 

“Although sunscreen is a must every day, if you take vitamin C properly, damage to your beauty can be minimized. 

It is said that he has prescribed vitamin C drugs such as Cinal in the past, but the doctor recommends Lypo-C. 

"Is there a difference in absorption? After patients started taking it, many of them regained their natural transparency..It is an impression that more and more people feel a happy change. There are other treatments for vitamin C, such as iontophoresis, which are applied from the outside of the skin, but I realized once again the importance of inner skin care.” 

summary

If you leave"hidden dry skin" alone, it can develop into problems such as wrinkles and sagging as well as rough skin. 

As advised by Dr. Tanaka, first of all, thoroughly moisturizing care with lotion + cream. 

And take UV care and take vitamin C and get through this summer. 

Mr. Shiho Tanaka 

After working as a doctor at a university hospital and a dermatology clinic,twenty twoA year Motoazabu Skin Clinic opened. Many people place their trust in treatments that revitalize the mind and body while valuing natural beauty according to age, rather than unnatural anti-aging treatments. 

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