As the weather gets colder and drier, people tend to put more effort into skin care. However, too much care can be counterproductive. Overly focusing on skin can actually damage it.

 

Applying excessive basic skincare products can actually accelerate aging.

 

Applying excessive basic skincare products in an attempt to care for your skin is not beneficial. A research team from Chung-Ang University's Graduate School of Medicine, Food, and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Department of Cosmetic and Beauty Science has previously announced that there is little difference between a group that used only two basic skincare products (toner and lotion) and a group that used four (toner, essence, lotion, and cream). In fact, overusing skincare products can be harmful to the skin. Unabsorbed skincare products remain on the surface of the skin. When they come into contact with oxygen, they turn into lipid peroxides, which can produce active oxygen and potentially cause skin aging. Additionally, applying multiple products at once can lead to unexpected chemical reactions between the ingredients, increasing the risk of skin inflammation or pigmentation.

◇ Excessive cleansing damages the skin barrier

 

You also need to be careful when washing your face. While thorough cleansing is necessary to remove impurities from pores, overdoing it can strip away the skin's natural moisturizing factors and damage the skin barrier. When wearing makeup, double cleansing with cleansing oil and foam cleanser is recommended; however, if you usually do not wear makeup, it is better to do a primary cleanse with just one of these. Washing until your skin feels squeaky can cause excessive irritation. Gently massage the skin, thinking only to remove surface impurities. After washing, do not press hard or scrub your face with a towel. Damaging the skin barrier can lead to increased moisture evaporation and skin dryness. It also raises the risk of developing dermatitis. It is best to gently pat the face, thinking only to absorb surface water.

 

◇Using a mask pack every day can irritate the skin

 

Using mask packs too frequently can be harmful to the skin. Especially for sensitive skin, the ingredients in mask packs can cause excessive irritation, leading to redness and rashes. The same applies to people with acne-prone or seborrheic dermatitis skin. Even for healthy skin, using functional packs with high concentrations of moisturizing, whitening, pore-tightening, or elasticity-boosting ingredients daily can burden the skin. Since the amount of ingredients the skin can absorb at once is limited, it is appropriate to use them only 1 to 2 times a week. Additionally, leaving a mask pack on for too long can actually dehydrate the skin by drawing out moisture. It is best not to use it for more than 15 minutes.

 

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Applying excessive amounts of basic skincare products?

Three basic ampoules, toner, and cream

Applying this much,

Does that mean that just using skin and cream is effective?