UV rays in May-June and 'care to prevent inflammation buildup'
Even though you take proper care,
aren't there days when your skin feels unstable for some reason? ☀️
Even if you think you are protecting it well,
the UV rays in May and June are
stronger than you think ☀️
'It's not summer yet, so it's fine'
If you think that,
before you know it, you've gotten a sunburn... 💭
Recently at the salon, too,
☀️ Outings on days off
🚗 Sunlight while driving
⛰️ UV rays at leisure destinations
Due to the accumulation of such daily life,
we are hearing more about skin troubles
Actually, May and June are
not just about UV rays,
but also combined with irritants like PM2.5 and dryness,
making it a time when 'minor skin inflammation' easily occurs ☁️
Concerns about such 'May sunburn' are increasing.
📖 Today's skin record (May 26th)
☀️ Strong UV rays
💧 Both temperature and humidity are rising
🌿 A day when skin moisture is easily lost
UV rays during this period are
strong even though it's 'not as hot as midsummer',
so it's easy for your skin to be burdened without you realizing it ☁️
💆♀️ Today's reality
・I thought it was fine because it was just a little red, but the redness won't go away
・Skin feels stiff and easily becomes dull
・I got sunburned just from driving
・Only my neck feels stinging...
We are hearing such comments very often lately 🌿
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☀️ What happens to skin after a sunburn?
Actually, inside the skin,
it is said to be in a 'mild burn state'
Moreover,
melanin starts to be produced about 3 days after a sunburn,
and if left as is,
it easily becomes fixed as spots and dullness 💭
That is precisely why
care 'within 3 days after a sunburn' is very important 🫧
🌿 What to do on days like this?
❄️ First, cool it down thoroughly
When there is redness or a stinging sensation,
wrap a cold towel or ice pack,
and gently calm the heat
💧 Moisturize at all costs
Skin after a sunburn
is in a state where it loses moisture more than you imagine ☁️
With low-irritation lotion,
or a gentle face mask,
replenish moisture thoroughly 🌿
🍋 Don't forget vitamin replenishment
While drinking plenty of water,
please also be conscious of Vitamin C and the like 🫧
🌸 Sakurako's Points
Of course, it's important not to get sunburned, but
even if you do get burned,
your skin can change with gentle aftercare🌿
Instead of rushing to layer on strong whitening products,
first,
✔ Cool it down
✔ Moisturize it
✔ Don't let inflammation build up
Gently continuing these three things
is the shortcut to skin that doesn't easily fluctuate🫧
🧴 Ingredients you hear about often lately
'Anti-inflammatory ingredients'
Among them, the most well-known is
'Dipotassium glycyrrhizate'🎖️
'Allantoin'
They have the effect of calming skin inflammation,
☀️ Redness after sunburn
🌿 Skin during sensitive periods
💭 External irritants like PM2.5
These are ingredients often incorporated
for such 'skin fluctuations specific to May'🫧
That's why in May,
not just 'whitening' but
'care to prevent inflammation buildup'
is also very important this season☘️
🌿 Sakurako's Detour
For skin that has become inflamed, it's also important to 'let it rest slowly'💛
The place I visit,
Ellie | Heart Decluttering Guide
Ellie's
'Heart Conditioning Restaurant🐰🍽' is
a place where just reading it
makes you feel like you can let your guard down☺️
Because both skin and heart
tend to fluctuate when you push them too hard...
On days like that,
it's important to take time to relax your heart
while touching upon gentle words🌿
🫧 Today's Charge
Sunburned skin is in a state of mild burn.
To suppress redness and stinging, cool it with cold water or an ice pack for about 15 to 30 minutes at a time.
🧊 Key points for proper cooling
Skin after a sunburn is in a
"mild burn state"
, which is why
"cooling it gently"
is also very important.
❄️ Cool it as soon as possible
If you feel redness or heat,
first, gently cool it down.
❄️ Do not apply cooling agents directly
Always wrap ice or ice packs in a soft towel before use.
Applying them directly
can actually cause irritation.💭
❄️ Actually, be careful with "cooling sheets"⚠️
The ingredients or adhesive parts of cooling sheets
can be irritating to sensitive skin.
For sensitive skin after a sunburn,
we recommend cooling as gently as possible.🌿
On days when you have been exposed to UV rays,
your skin is also quite tired.🌿
So today,
let's give your skin
a little bit of "thank you for your hard work."☀️
🌸 A quick note
On days when you have been exposed to UV rays,
your skin is also feeling a bit tired.
So today,
let's gently layer on
"protective care."☀️
It's okay.
Even on days when it feels unstable,
your skin has the power to restore itself.🫧
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