Dr. Chang-hwan Cho of Dong-An Joongsim Clinic appeared on MBN News to explain skin care after winter skiing. He said that while it is great to enjoy the fun of being in the snow, you should also take care of your skin before that. He said that at the ski resort, your skin is exposed to UV rays and cold winds that are just as strong as in the summer, which can easily cause skin troubles such as blemishes, freckles, and dry skin. He said that one of the essential items you must bring with you to the ski resort is sunscreen.At ski resorts, 80-90% of the ultraviolet rays in the sunlight shining directly on the snow on the ground are reflected and irradiated onto the skin, which is about 4 times more than the ultraviolet rays in summer, which causes skin tanning, freckles, and blemishes. Therefore, you must apply sunscreen 30 minutes before engaging in outdoor activities at the ski resort, and it is recommended to apply a sufficient amount of sunscreen the size of a 500 won coin with an SPF factor of 30 or higher and a PA rating of ++ or higher, and to reapply once every 2-3 hours.He also introduced that moisturizing care is just as important as UV protection. He said that the cold wind at the ski resort dries out our skin even more, so we should thoroughly apply moisturizing cream because it takes away moisture from the skin, drying out the skin, reducing elasticity, and forming fine wrinkles. He said that mixing 2-3 drops of facial oil into the moisturizing cream and applying it can further increase the moisturizing effect and have a lasting effect. He explained that after visiting the ski resort, the face becomes very dry and tight due to the cold and dry wind, and that a good way to deal with this is to use a steam towel.It is a method of providing sufficient moisture by putting a wet towel in the microwave or soaking it in boiled water, squeezing it, and covering the face with it. If the skin is very dry, washing the face with milk or using a moisture pack is also effective. He emphasized that it is more important to prevent damage in advance than to do aftercare when it comes to skin care, because it takes a long time and effort for damaged skin to recover.
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