Time flies like a shuttle. Whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter, women who love beauty are concerned about their skin, do not let the beauty with the change of seasons quietly passed away. Throughout the year, everything in nature changes with the seasons. Human skin is also with the seasons of the weeks and weeks and subtle changes. First, the characteristics of spring skin The characteristics of spring skin: spring is the most allergic to the skin season. People describe the climate in early spring as being like a child’s face that changes at the drop of a hat. But the skin has just experienced the baptism of winter, it is difficult to adapt to the alternation of warm and cold air. In the season of recovery, people are shedding their winter clothes and entering the embrace of nature. As the willow draws, the ragweed blossoms, and the dust and sand fill the sky, a large number of allergens will float in the air and fly in all directions. So going outside for longer periods of time increases the chances of skin allergies. In the first warm and cold, the skin’s metabolism accelerates, the sebaceous glands begin to secrete a lot of sebum, but its excretion function to be slightly lagging behind, it is very easy to cause hair follicle clogging, sebaceous gland inflammation, causing pimples, redness, swelling, itching or even peeling and so on, we don’t want to see the phenomenon. Although the spring sun is not harsh, it is not easy to cause sunburn. However, many people will feel that the spring wind blows the skin will become darker. Why is this? In fact, the culprit that makes the skin tan is not the spring wind, but the ultraviolet rays. The intensity of medium-wave ultraviolet radiation rises rapidly in spring, and there is a small peak in May. But people are often willing to sunbathe more in the spring, replenish the skin in the vitamin D3, so as not to lack of calcium. Because of the negligence of the protection of ultraviolet rays, the skin is only tanned. In short, the spring skin is characterized by: sensitive skin, sebum overflow, large pores, easy to tan. Second, the spring skin care points 1, spring moisturizing: in order to improve the skin dehydration, dry state, you should eat more vitamin A, vitamin B2 rich foods and fresh fruits and vegetables, life should be regular, try to go to bed early and get up early. Drink more water, especially if you stay in an air-conditioned environment for a long time. Wash your face with lukewarm or room temperature water (25~30℃), do not use water that is too hot. Use a gentle cleanser (with moisturizing ingredients), not soap-based. After cleansing your face, you should first replenish your make-up, active spring water, and toner. These ingredients will rapidly increase the moisture content of the stratum corneum. after 1 minute either pat to help the moisture absorb, or use a facial tissue to wash away excess moisture. Before the moisture is completely dry, immediately apply moisturizer on the face, has locked the moisture, reduce water loss. 2, spring perfect makeup removal. 3, spring sunscreen strategy: diet we should eat less or do not eat foods that induce spring dermatitis, such as snails, capers, greens, spinach, and so on. Spring skin care points – prevention of skin allergies – conditioning sebum and pores – moisturizing and sunscreen – spring skin sensitivity is high, the choice of skin care products and care methods is very important – dietary regimen and skin care to match the Spring Skin Spring Skin Care TIPS – Cleansing, Moisturizing, Oil Control – Choose mild and moist cleansing products, wash your face gently and make sure it is thoroughly cleansed, and pay special attention to the T-zone to wash away skin secretions. The temperature of the water should be the same as the room temperature, alternating between warm and cool water, with cool water for the last time (warm: cleansing, cold: astringent). The number of cleansing times in the morning and evening each one is appropriate. – After cleansing, use a good quality, fresh moisturizer: choose water or moisturizing lotion, avoid creams (too oily) – Avoid irritating medications and maintenance products: e.g., fruit acids, L-vitamin C or A-acid → overuse causes skin to become fragile and thin → seasonal changes → redness, itching – Choose wet compresses Cold compresses and hot and humid compresses are two methods. Hot and humid compresses can cause blood vessels to dilate and pores to open up, promoting blood to rush to the epidermis, regulating metabolism, and helping to shed aged and necrotic cells on the surface of the skin. Wet and cold compresses can change facial color, improve skin elasticity, and usually sedate the nervous system, causing blood vessels to contract, skin to become whiter, and pores to tighten. Facial masks can provide a lot of nutrients and moisture at once, but should not be used for too long, as the skin is relatively sensitive in spring. – Massage to promote blood return to the face, enhance skin metabolism, but remember to move gently. Oil control – traditional products → alcohol-containing products, inorganic powders (zinc sulfate, aluminum sulfate) – new trend Organic acid astringents → fruit acids, salicylic acid, tannins (tannin) Polymer powders → hydrophobic and highly transparent, high oil absorption and more transparent after oil absorption (silicon powder; silica) Conditioning ingredients (1) plant extracts (2) Inhibit the release of lipase (Zn PCA; CuPCA) (3) Hormones (estradiol, etc.) (4) Vitamins (B6; B3; biotin) Spring Skin Care TIPS – sunscreen, whitening, anti-aging – sunscreen products should be selected with more consideration to the PA index, it is recommended that you choose the PA + + +, and at the same time, take into account the SPF index, the SPF is recommended 15-20. Moisturizing sunscreens are preferred. Sunscreens should be applied in sufficient quantity and replenished after a certain period of time. Hands, feet, neck, arms and other exposed areas should also be protected from the sun. – The choice of whitening products is very critical, one is to see whether the formula contains the inhibition of melanin production, decomposition of melanin has been formed, as well as antioxidant active ingredients, and the second is to see the product contains the technology, the active ingredients must be penetrated into the skin in order to play a good effect. – Spring skin is relatively sensitive, it is advisable to choose products that are mild and do not irritate the skin. – Functional skin care products selection: – normal and oily skin → better adaptability → glycolic acid, vitamin A acid or water-soluble levulinic vitamin C – dry and combination skin → the use of complex products containing fruit acids, gluconic acid or lipo vitamin C → safety – Sensitive skin → use drug-free soothing ingredients such as aloe vera, licorice, oatmeal, etc. → can be used for a long time to improve inflammation – focus → depending on the skin condition r to adjust the frequency of use and dosage Anti aging – free radicals (free radicals): molecules or ions with extra unpaired electrons. – Reactive oxygen groups (reactive oxygen species; ROS) – free radicals and aging – Sun protection: physical sunscreens chemical sunscreens – antioxidants: vitamin C; cysteine; glutathione; alpha lipoic acid. Vitamin E → easily oxidized, can neutralize free radicals, reactive oxygen groups – Skin care oily ingredients: ceramides; cholesterol Spring Skin Care TIPS – sebum regulation – Proper cleansing: product selection, washing method and frequency Excessive cleansing → excessive exfoliation → stimulate sebum continuous secretion Oily skin → up to four times a day Oily skin – up to four times a day (morning, noon, night and before bed) – Moisturize at all times to balance oil and water → refreshing moisturizing spray – Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial → key to fight against seborrhea and inflammation, e.g., Licorice, Calendula, Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Extracts are astringent and anti-inflammatory – Degreasing and controlling oil → oil balancing: polymers to absorb oil, pumpkin extracts and seaweed extracts to balance oil. Seaweed and pumpkin extracts inhibit sebum secretion – Moderate exfoliation, pore tightening: too oily skin, cuticle growth → epidermal hyperkeratosis → enlarged and clogged pores Spring Skin Care TIPS – Skin “Repair” – Tailor the “Repair” program to suit the skin’s characteristics. Customize the “repair elements” for your skin, such as the appearance of fine lines / wrinkles and sagging aging skin should be supplemented with glycosaminoglycans, collagen, etc., to control further skin aging; – the appearance of dull skin hair S, spots and other manifestations of the antioxidant, promote the metabolism of the product; – dry and flaky skin is the focus of anti-oxidation, promote metabolic products; – dry and flaky skin is the focus on the skin, but not the skin, but also on the skin’s skin. – For dry and flaky skin, it is important to rebuild the skin’s natural moisturizing and barrier functions. – Skin as a whole is in poor condition, you need to comprehensively strengthen the skin nutrition supplement – if necessary, you can consult a skin expert or beauty consultant in order to prescribe a suitable skin “repair prescription”. Summer skin care – heat – skin metabolism is accelerated, sweat glands, sebaceous glands are in the most active function state; excessive sebum secretion can easily lead to acne, pimples and excessive sebum overflow. — Blood flow due to the heat and accelerate, microcirculation, the skin is easy to appear color reddish — Facial T-word parts are easy to oil, the skin outside the oil inside the dry, the temperature rises 1 degree, sebum secretion increased by 10%. — Sebaceous glands around the eyes are few and prone to dehydration and wrinkles – Low skin immunity – Sun/heat/ultraviolet rays, resulting in skin dryness, redness and damage Summer Skincare Essentials – Thorough cleansing – Effective oil control – Continuous Moisturizing → Oil and water balance – Complete sun protection – Active whitening Summer Skincare TIPS – Effective cleansing, oil control and moisturizing – Wash your face with a gentle, moisturizing cleanser, and use lukewarm water, not hot. For oily skin, the frequency of washing can be increased to 3~4 times. – Deep cleansing mask: contains kaolin, volcanic clay or green stone clay, etc. – Exfoliate weekly to prevent clogged pores from becoming blocked – Use oil-control care products, AHA, ZnPCA, – Carry moisturizing products with you to replenish your moisturizers. – Moisturizing and oil control are both important in summer skin care TIPS – Strong sun protection – Avoid going out from 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. – Apply sunscreen 20-30 minutes before going out – Long-term indoor workers: SPF15-20 – Outdoor Workers: SPF25-30 – Nighttime Sun Protection: SPF8-15 Sun Protection Tips – Broad Spectrum Sun Protection (UVA+UVB) – High SPF – Advantages of Physical Sun Protection – Apply liberally – Note → Protection against UV rays externally and skin irritation internally – Avoid chemical sunscreens (mostly oil-soluble, parabens, benzophenones…) – Avoid synthetic esters (octyl stearate, dioctyl succinate, myristoleate…) – Avoid synthetic esters (octyl stearate, dioctyl succinate, dioctyl myristate, dioctyl myristate…) Dioctyl stearate, dioctyl succinate, isopropyl myristate…) – Avoid active ingredients such as botanical extracts, enzymes… → Active ingredients are mostly susceptible to oxidative deterioration a. Good quality physical sunscreens (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide) b. Silicone-safe ingredients c. Moisturizing ingredients d. Antioxidants e. Calming, anti-inflammatory Summer skincare TIPS – Care for Sensitive Skin Itchy, itchy is a common affliction of sensitive skin in spring and summer: – Products that are free of ingredients such as fragrances, alcohol and heavy preservatives should be chosen. Cleansers should be mild and slightly acidic. – Choose chemical water that is mild and free of alcohol and fragrance. – Use products labeled for sensitive skin – Do not use sunscreens that contain parabens, but rather titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Fall Seasonal Characteristics – The climate in the fall turns cooler and the temperature difference is greater. – Autumn winds begin to blow, rainfall is low, the relative humidity in the air is low, and the climate is noticeably dry. – UVB has p small, UVA still maintain a high level of Autumn skin characteristics – human skin epidermal cells began to atrophy, sweating function accordingly p less, the skin blood vessels contracted by the cold, the skin surface moisture is obviously p less, the oil is also together p less, but the water is more than the oil p less. – The skin’s own compensatory function will make the sebaceous glands secrete more sebum to compensate for the lack of water, so that sebum secretion and epidermal moisturizing two major system imbalance, on the one hand, the dryness of the water p less, on the one hand, the greasy feeling of excessive secretion of oil. – Physiological changes in the skin’s metabolism in response to seasonal changes Autumn Skin Problems – Damage to the skin caused by the summer sun is still present: – Skin color and blemishes – Photo-aging of the skin – Influence of seasonal changes on the skin – Physiological regulation of the skin itself, changes in metabolism, etc., which are reflected in the skin – Dryness of the autumn climate has a negative effect on the skin. The effects of dryness in the fall – Dryness and wrinkles, flaking – Compensated increase in oil in the T-zone, pores, follicle inflammation, pimples, etc. – Skin sensitivity – Inadequate or lack of UVA protection in the fall – Photo-aging of the skin Key points for skin care in the fall – Moisturization and control of oil in the T-zone. Sun protection should not be relaxed, whitening is still the key – “A summer without disease three points of deficiency”, fall skin “tonic” at the right time – Skin Skin sensitivity is high, the choice of skin care products and care methods is very important – Dietary regimen and skin care combined, both inside and outside the fall skin care TIPS – moisturizing oil control – Choose a mild and moist cleansing products, wash your face gently, and make sure to thoroughly clean, T word parts to pay special attention to the skin secretions clean. The T-zone should be cleaned with special care to remove skin secretions. The temperature of the water should be the same as the room temperature, alternating between warm and cool water, with cool water for the last time. The number of cleansing times in the morning and evening is appropriate. – Immediately after cleansing your face, you should apply a good quality moisturizing product to form a film of oil on the surface of the skin to replenish moisture and prevent further loss of moisture. For flaky skin, apply moisturizing lotion locally and repeatedly. If you have been in a dry environment for a long time, apply moisturizing products. – Choose wet and cold compresses and wet and hot compresses. Wet and hot compresses can cause blood vessels to dilate and pores to open up, promote blood influx to the epidermis, regulate metabolism, and help the skin surface shedding of aging and necrotic cells. Wet and cold compresses can change facial color, improve skin elasticity, and usually sedate the nervous system, causing blood vessels to contract, skin to become whiter, and pores to tighten. Facial masks can provide a lot of nutrients and moisture at once, but should not be used for too long, as the skin is relatively sensitive in the fall. – Massage to promote blood return to the face, enhance skin metabolism, but remember to move gently. – From the perspective of the whole body, autumn needs to eat light nourishing food, should not use dry fried or fatty things. Autumn skin care TIPS – whitening and anti-aging – the choice of sunscreen products should take more account of the PA index, it is recommended to choose PA + + +, while taking into account the SPF index, it is recommended that the SPF is 15 – 20. moisturizing sunscreen is preferred. Sunscreens should be applied in sufficient quantity and replenished after a certain period of time. Hands, feet, neck, arms and other exposed areas should also be protected from the sun. – The choice of whitening products is very critical, one is to see whether the formula contains the inhibition of melanin production, decomposition of melanin has been formed, as well as antioxidant active ingredients, and the second is to look at the technology contained in the product, the active ingredients must be penetrated into the skin in order to play a good effect. – Autumn skin is relatively sensitive, it is advisable to choose products that are mild and do not irritate the skin. Autumn skin care TIPS – skin “tonic” – according to their own skin characteristics tailored to their own skin “tonic”, such as the appearance of fine lines / wrinkles and sagging of the aging skin Glycosaminoglycans, collagen, etc. should be supplemented to control further aging of the skin; – the appearance of dull skin, spots, etc. to the performance of antioxidant, metabolism-boosting products; – dry and flaky skin is important to rebuild the skin’s natural moisturizing and barrier function. – If the overall skin condition is poor, you need to strengthen the overall skin nutritional supplementation – if necessary, you can consult a skin expert or beauty consultant to prescribe a “tonic formula” for your skin. Characteristics of winter skin – Cold – Skin metabolism is slow, pores are closed, sweat glands, sebaceous glands are in the lowest functional state. — blood return due to cold and p slow, poor microcirculation, the skin is easy to appear dark or frostbite – dry – facial dryness wrinkles increase, deepen, lips will be repetitively dry cracked, peeling, hand, _ of the skin rough or even cracked small mouth. — around the eyes sebaceous glands less, very easy to lack of water, wrinkles – low skin immunity – snow will reflect ultraviolet rays, resulting in skin damage Winter Skin Care Essentials – Effective supplementation and maintenance of skin moisture, oil – to promote the skin’s blood circulation back to improve microcirculation – Winter is the golden season for skin “tonic” and whitening – Keep warm and prevent freezing – Prevent snow from reflecting UV rays Winter Skincare TIPS – Intense Moisturization – Wash your face with a gentle, moisturizing cleanser and warm, not hot, water. Do not wash your face more than twice. – Choose skin care products that contain some oil but do not clog pores, and do not overuse products that contain u-based acids. Do not overuse products that contain u-based acids, as they accelerate the fall of aging skin, and if overused in winter, can cause new skin to be exposed to cold temperatures – Take moisturizers with you and replenish them at all times – Moisturize and fight wrinkles together – Keep your eyes and lips moisturized at all times – Steam facial treatments – Moisturizing masks – no peel-off masks – Avoid direct exposure of skin to cold – Room humidifier – Dietary regimen Winter Skin Care TIPS -Promote blood circulation – Starting skin care treatments such as facial massage, steam treatments, and facial masks when the weather is cold promotes blood flow to the skin to restore tone and elasticity, which will moisturize and radiate the skin. – Facial skin can be treated with gentle scrubs and massages to stimulate blood flow to the skin to remove keratinized exfoliated cells and prevent roughness of the skin. – Microcirculation around the eye area is promoted through eye special e-care. – Choose products that contain ingredients that promote blood return, such as certain plant extracts. – Depending on the skin’s tolerance level, you can wash your face alternately with hot and warm water, or wash with warm water and then pat with cold water. – Winter skin care TIPS – skin “tonic” – winter is the best time for skin anti-aging, winter longer night rest time can be used to repair damaged skin, it is recommended to use a large number of skin containing nutrients, essence of A liquid or choose a skin It is recommended to use the essence of A liquid containing a large number of skin nutrients or choose to improve the skin collagen and glycosaminoglycans and other skin care products. – Winter is also a good time for skin whitening. Taking advantage of the relatively low UV rays, you can improve your skin tone by improving skin reflux, and whiten your skin by focusing on skin blemishes. – Remember to use anti-UV products for snowy winter weather. – Focus on nutritional supplementation and toning of the whole body. Fall and winter skin care TIPS – sensitive skin care Dry, itchy, painful is sensitive skin in the fall and winter common affliction: – should choose products that do not contain fragrances, alcohol, heavy preservatives and other ingredients. Cleansers should be mild and slightly acidic cleansers are preferred. Cleansing brushes, sponges or loofahs should not be used to avoid sensitization due to abrasion. – Choose a toner that is mild and free of alcohol and fragrances. When applying it, gently flick it on with the fingertips of the index, middle and ring fingers. – Choose products labeled for sensitive skin. – Supplement your body with vitamins, etc. to help improve your skin’s immunity. – Do not use sunscreen products that contain parabens. Use products that contain titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.