“Midsummer UV protection” to start in May, and quick skin care to prevent accidental sunburn

Many of you may have been surprised the moment you stepped outside today. Even though it is May, the temperature in Tokyo is an unexpected “32 degrees.” It feels completely like midsummer.

“It is only May, so serious UV protection can wait.” If you let your guard down like that, your skin’s future may take serious damage. In fact, UV levels in May are already among the highest of the year, almost the same as July and August. And on top of that, we have this intense heat lately.

Today, we will explain the “summer UV protection” you should switch to right away, along with fast-acting skin care to help prevent the UV rays you were exposed to today from turning into dark spots.

Why are “scorching hot days in May” more dangerous for the skin than August?

The reason is that our skin is “not yet ready to welcome summer.”

After being exposed to dryness from winter through spring, skin at this time has a weakened barrier function and is extremely delicate. When intense August-level UV rays and 32-degree heat suddenly hit without warning, the skin can exceed its capacity all at once.

Symptoms such as redness, stinging, or sudden shine are signs that your skin is crying out. From today onward, you need to shift your skin care completely into “summer mode.”

Put it into practice now! 3 UV-protection steps to change starting today

 Choose sunscreen based on “amount” and “ease of reapplication”

Are you feeling reassured because you applied it thoroughly in the morning? Sunscreen can easily wash away with sweat.

• Before going out, blend in a generous “500-yen coin-sized” amount.
• When you are out, reset every 2 to 3 hours with a spray type or a sunscreen stick that can be used even over makeup.

Watch out for “inner dryness”

Because you sweat, the surface of your skin may look moisturized, but strong sunlight and air conditioning can cause a rapid increase in “inner dryness,” where the inside of the skin becomes parched. Care that thoroughly replenishes “water,” rather than oil, is essential.

 The blind spots: “the back of the neck” and “the scalp”

In May, many people are still not using parasols or hats seriously, so the unprotected back of the neck and the part in the hair become victims of “accidental sunburn.” Make a quick spray before going out a habit.

Nighttime rescue care to keep the UV rays you were exposed to today from becoming dark spots

If you are thinking, “I got quite a bit of sun today...” the key window is within 72 hours starting tonight That is the window. Before UV-related inflammation turns into the source of dark spots (melanin), stop it with the right care.

STEP 1: First, “cool it down” (soothe)

Sunburned skin is in a mild burn-like state. First, thoroughly cool down the heat in the skin with a cold towel or ingredients known for their soothing effects, such as aloe vera or dipotassium glycyrrhizinate.

STEP 2: “Repair” at the cellular level

Once the heat has settled, deliver ingredients that help restore the damaged barrier function. This is where “amino acids,” which replenish the skin’s natural moisturizing factors, and “human stem cell culture fluid,” which awakens the skin’s innate regenerative power, come in. Letting these penetrate the skin while fresh and not carrying today’s damage into tomorrow becomes an investment in protecting beautiful skin 5 years from now.

Start preparing your skin for summer today

The intense May heat can feel as if the seasonal clock has suddenly jumped ahead. But there is no need to be pessimistic. If you see it as “I’m glad I noticed early” and get serious with tonight’s care, your skin’s future can still change in countless ways.

Instead of being swayed by trendy information, get through the harsh summer wisely with the essential ingredients your skin needs right now.