The challenge of not washing my face for a month resulted in scabs all over my face. Doctor: Don’t try random skin care tips online
Xiao He from Shenzhen, Guangdong accidentally came across a video saying, "If you don't wash your face for 30 days, you will find that your skin condition is getting better and better."
Xiao He was moved by this and decided to challenge not to wash his face or apply skin care products for a month.
As a result, after one month of persistence, Xiao He did not gain smooth and healthy skin. Instead, his face was covered with yellow-brown scabs.
When Xiao He went to the dermatology department of the hospital, the doctor said that this was a skin encrustation caused by not cleaning the skin for a long time.
"There is no scientific basis for saying that not washing your face is good for your skin." Ding Xiaolan, deputy chief physician of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Peking University People's Hospital, once said that facial skin is exposed to the external environment every day, and a large amount of dust and bacteria will adhere to the surface.
In addition, the skin is undergoing metabolism all the time, secreting sweat and oil. These metabolic products also provide a good growth environment for bacteria to multiply. If you do not wash your face, it will lead to facial bacterial infection, acne and other problems.
You should also wash your face appropriately. Some people wash their faces too often or use a large amount of exfoliating cosmetics, which will completely remove the oil on the skin surface and damage the skin's barrier function.
Chen Liuqing, director of the dermatology department of Wuhan First Hospital, previously said that in his clinical practice, he often sees some beauty lovers who like to clean their skin excessively. It takes a long time and many times to clean the skin every day. Whenever the skin becomes oily, it will be removed. Washing, instead stimulates the skin to reflexively secrete a large amount of oil.
The skin is very sensitive in early spring. How to take care of your skin scientifically is a concern of many beauty lovers.
Li Zhenzhen, a dermatologist at the Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, reminds that the most important thing when changing seasons is to repair the skin barrier. In addition to moderate cleansing, people should follow the skin care principles of "reasonable moisturizing and strict sun protection."
During sensitive skin periods, the stratum corneum loses a lot of water, so moisturizing should be strengthened appropriately. If you have oily skin and are worried about greasiness, choose light lotion or gel products.
Ultraviolet rays are also an important factor in causing skin barrier damage, and can also make the skin in inflammatory areas more likely to leave pigmentation. During sensitive periods, try to choose sunscreen products specifically designed for sensitive skin, avoid fragrance and alcohol irritation, and use sunscreen with a UPF value (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) Wear a hat, sun protection mask and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.
“Once erythema, itching and other discomforts occur on the face, whether it is sensitive skin or allergic dermatitis, the skin is more fragile than usual due to inflammation. Skin care products (including cleansing, moisturizing and sunscreen) should be chosen with simple and mild ingredients. It is best to use medical skin care products with barrier repair effects. Topical products should be as streamlined as possible, and all makeup should be stopped to avoid further aggravating skin irritation." Li Zhenzhen emphasized that if the skin is burning and stinging very obviously, you should go to the dermatology department of the hospital as soon as possible. .
Beijing News reporter Zhang Zhaohui
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