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肌 · 2024/10/29
In adolescence, we often refer to skin blemishes as 'acne', whereas for adults, we call them 'spots' or 'blemishes'. Although both are caused by clogged pores and sebum build-up, the terminology differs depending on age. Today, I’d like to delve into the differences between these two. 1. Skin Issues from Hormonal Imbalance During Adolescence Primary Causes During adolescence, hormonal growth spurts cause an increase in sex hormones like oestrogen and testosterone. These rapid hormonal changes...
肌 · 2024/10/15
One day, I received a sales call on my smartphone. Normally, I would hang up because I’m busy, but on that day, the salesperson's voice was pleasant, so I decided to listen for a bit. However, I was so focused on their voice that I didn’t pay much attention to the content. I’m really sorry about that. The salesperson asked me, "Do you know about retinol?" I thought, oh, I need to respond… and I felt a bit flustered. Retinol is an anti-aging ingredient, so it became clear that the...
肌 · 2024/06/17
I've recently developed small bumps on my forehead. Since I haven't neglected my skincare routine, I suspect lack of sleep might be the cause, but I wondered if I could help improve it through my diet. So, I researched some ingredients that are good for acne improvement. Furthermore, to boost my metabolism without burdening my intestines too much, I've decided to make soup today. First, about the causes of acne: ① Physical causes 1. Excessive sebum secretion: The forehead has a high...
肌 · 2024/05/22
Onions, potatoes, carrots... These three familiar ingredients that go into curries and stews... Today, we'll focus on carrots. I'll go into detail about how eating carrots affects your skin. 【Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene in Carrots】 The main skin-beautifying components in carrots are vitamin A and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant found in plants that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Beta-carotene helps protect the skin from UV damage, inhibits the formation of free...