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Biostimulators: Restoring Skin's Inner Structure During the Rainy Season
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Biostimulators: Restoring Skin's Inner Structure During the Rainy Season

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The rainy season and high humidity can stress skin, causing both dryness and loss of elasticity.
  • This effect is more pronounced in women aged 40-50 due to hormonal changes and natural aging.
  • A fundamental approach to restore the skin's internal structure is needed, beyond surface-level hydration.

The arrival of the rainy season brings not only high temperatures and humidity but also significant stress to the skin, affecting it from the inside out. Fluctuations in temperature between indoors and outdoors, coupled with varying barometric pressure and frequent rain, create a challenging environment for skin health.

While the intensity of ultraviolet rays may seem reduced during the monsoon, they still penetrate cloud cover and reach the dermis, gradually damaging the skin's underlying structure. Simultaneously, high humidity increases sebum production and disrupts the skin barrier's balance. This paradoxically leads to a situation where the skin may appear hydrated on the surface but is actually losing moisture and elasticity from within.

These changes are particularly noticeable in women between 40 and 50 years old. This life stage often coincides with declining collagen production due to hormonal shifts and natural aging processes. The added stress of humidity fluctuations and UV exposure during the rainy season accelerates the damage to the skin's internal structure. Consequently, superficial moisturizing care alone is insufficient to combat these age-related and seasonal skin transformations.

A more fundamental approach is required, focusing on restoring the skin's internal structure to effectively address the complex changes occurring during this period.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.