Should Dry Skin Be Exfoliated? Is it useless to wash your face like crazy if your skin is too oily? Doctor reveals the truth about skin care
What should I do if my skin is prone to flaking and acne? Care concepts for different skin types
Skin care products are not more effective the more you apply them! Dr. Huang Yuhui, associate professor-level attending physician at Taipei Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, said that “applying skin care products too much” is not as good as “applying them smartly”. People with skin that is prone to dryness and flaking can choose products with strong moisturizing properties; those with oily skin that are prone to acne and pimples should prioritize improving skin texture and reducing acne; those with darker skin or dark spots can choose products that promote whitening skin care products as a daily maintenance aid.
Dr. Huang Yuhui reminds that the use of wrong skin care products coupled with long-term abnormal work and rest problems may cause skin allergies, irritation, redness, swelling, itching and other symptoms, and it is also more likely to cause acne and acne. Skin aging and wrinkles that many women worry about are related to age, genes and sun exposure. If you are not sure about the root cause of your skin problems, you should first consult a dermatologist to consult a specialist.
If your skin is too dry, avoid using acid products. If you have oily skin, don’t over-cleanse.
Dr. Huang Yuhui said that many people with dry skin will experience flaking, thinking it is caused by “epidermal hyperplasia”, so they seek “exfoliation” treatments to solve the problem. However, they do not know that the skin after exfoliation may be more sensitive and reddened. serious. When skin is flaking, you should avoid using irritating treatments or skin care products, such as exfoliating or acid-based fruit acids, mandelic acid, salicylic acid, etc.
As for people with oily skin, they should pay more attention to “excessive cleansing” every day, which can lead to skin peeling and injury. Dr. Huang Yuhui explained that oily skin is caused by the secretion of oil by “sebaceous glands”, not excessive oil on the epidermis. If you use excessive oil removal products to cleanse, only the oily surface of the skin will be taken away, but it will easily make the skin more sensitive.
Dr. Huang Yuhui reminds that oily skin should also pay attention to the problem of water shortage in the stratum corneum, and use moisturizing products to assist in removing oil to avoid skin peeling and damage. If you are worried about your skin being too oily, you can use oil-absorbing tissues in your daily routine. In addition, people with oily skin are more likely to develop acne and nose pimples. It is recommended to choose skin care products with comedogenic ingredients. Mandelic acid and fruit acid can also be used in moderation depending on the skin condition.
Dr. Huang Yuhui pointed out that when choosing skin care products, people with oily skin should avoid overly thick paste ingredients or skin care products rich in oil to avoid excessive growth of acne or pimples. If your skin problems still do not improve after using skin care products, you should go to a dermatologist for further examination to avoid worsening of your skin condition.
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