What is the "Skin Aging Caused by Roughness" Triggered by Hay Fever?
With the arrival of spring, hay fever troubles many people. I imagine some of you reading this are among those struggling with it. Actually, did you know that pollen not only causes sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes, but also accelerates skin aging? This year, "sensitive skin care" and "inner care" have evolved, and a trend to prevent pollen damage has emerged! So, let's get right into how to keep your skin beautiful this spring!
<<The Mechanism of "Rough Skin Aging" Caused by Pollen>>
For many people with hay fever, when pollen adheres to the skin, it triggers "pollen dermatitis," causing the barrier function to decline. From there, it becomes easier to be affected by UV rays and dryness, accelerating the following types of damage:
✔ Skin dryness and sensitization → Itching, redness, and flaking occur
✔ Aging due to oxidative stress → Dark spots, dullness, and loss of firmness
✔ Increase in "pollen wrinkles" → Rubbing the eyes and mouth makes wrinkles deeper
In particular, in this year's skincare trends, "barrier repair care" and "antioxidant care" are attracting attention.
<<Latest Trend 1>> Cultivate skin that won't lose to pollen with "microbiome skincare"!
Indispensable during the pollen season is "microbiome skincare", which balances the skin's resident bacteria (microbiome). Recent research has revealed that increasing the skin's good bacteria strengthens the barrier function and prevents pollen damage.
Recommended ingredients include
✔ Lactic acid bacteria fermentation extract (balances skin flora)
✔ Niacinamide (strengthens barrier function & anti-inflammatory)
✔ Centella asiatica extract (Cica ingredient for sensitive skin care)
and this spring, "probiotic-infused toner" and "lactic acid bacteria serum" are trending! By using these, it has become possible to build a foundation that won't lose to pollen through care that nurtures the skin.
<<Latest Trend 2 >> Guard from the inside with "anti-inflammatory & antioxidant food"!
It is a beauty trend again this year to prevent pollen damage not only with skincare but also with diet! Especially noteworthy are anti-inflammatory & antioxidant foods!
✔ Omega-3 fatty acids (flaxseed oil, mackerel, walnuts) → Suppress skin inflammation
✔ Vitamin C & polyphenols (kiwi, blueberries, green tea) → Increase skin clarity with antioxidants
✔ Gut-friendly foods (yogurt, natto, miso) → Improve gut environment and reduce hay fever symptoms
This year, the combination of "fermented food x polyphenols" is particularly popular. By improving the gut environment, you can expect effects that soothe allergic reactions and prevent rough skin!
<<Latest Trend 3>> Guard while applying makeup with "pollen barrier cosmetics"!
This year, pollen-fighting makeup has also evolved, and base makeup that "blocks pollen" is appearing one after another.
✔ Anti-pollen mist → Makes it difficult for pollen to adhere to the skin just by spraying
✔ Anti-static powder → Prevents pollen from clinging to the skin
✔ Barrier coat foundation → Smoothes the skin surface and blocks pollen and PM2.5
While preventing makeup from wearing off, "pollen protection cosmetics" that protect the skin from pollen irritation are also continuing to appear in large numbers with improved functionality!
How was it? Beauty during the pollen season is, after all, key to "barrier x antioxidant x inner care"! Pollen seems to be one of the factors that accelerates skin aging. This year, try to thoroughly guard from both inside and outside the skin by utilizing the latest "microbiome skincare" and "anti-inflammatory & antioxidant food"!
See you later, (^o^)/