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September is drawing to a close,
"I feel like I've suddenly aged a lot."
Don't you feel that way?
Actually, I feel the same way every year around this time.
This will be the first of six episodes.
With the theme of "Caring for preventing summer damage from carrying over into autumn,"
I'll be talking about what you should do for your skin and hair right now.
The second installment is
From "The relationship between minerals lost through summer sweat and skin and hair in autumn"*.
So please stay with us until the end.
Summer's mineral loss leads to "autumn skin and hair problems."
Especially in the summer, drinking water is essential for preventing heatstroke and for maintaining beauty.
I also drink a lot of water in the summer.
However, especially with the recent heatwave, I've been sweating a lot.
It's not just water and salt that are lost through sweat.
We are gradually losing various minerals that our bodies need, such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and copper.
That's why we tend to become deficient in minerals during the summer.
Almost everyone sweats in the summer, so if you don't pay attention to mineral replenishment, most people will end up with a mineral deficiency.
Especially recently, with the intense heat and prolonged summers, we tend to suffer from chronic "hidden mineral deficiencies."
So, what kind of effects does a mineral deficiency have on beauty?
[Hair Loss] Zinc deficiency weakens the hair's foundation.
First, let's talk about hair.
Autumn is naturally a time of year when hair loss tends to increase.
On top of that, there's the mineral deficiency caused by sweating during the summer.
More than 90% of hair is made up of a protein called "keratin," and zinc is absolutely essential for its synthesis.
As a result, it becomes more difficult for new hair to grow, and the scalp's turnover cycle tends to become disrupted.
This can lead to excessive hair loss, loss of shine and dryness, split ends, and breakage.
[Skin problems] Dryness and roughness due to magnesium and calcium deficiency
When the skin produces ceramides, which retain moisture, magnesium and calcium play an important role as triggers.
If that becomes insufficient...
The skin's barrier function weakens, making it difficult to retain moisture.
As a result, your skin becomes dry, rough, and flaky due to moisture loss.
In such cases, no matter how hard you try, foundation simply won't adhere, resulting in what you might call "summer-damaged skin."
Furthermore, a weakened barrier function makes the skin more susceptible to irritation and sensitivity, leading to increased likelihood of skin problems such as acne and itching.
[Spots and dullness] Iron deficiency can cause oxygen deprivation and decreased skin cell turnover.
Minerals are excreted not only through sweat but also through urine, but when our bodies lack iron, we become anemic, or oxygen-deprived, as you may know.
This makes it difficult for oxygen to reach skin cells, which slows down metabolism (cell turnover).
As a result, melanin produced by sun exposure during the summer is less likely to be expelled, making it more likely to remain as "spots" or as a dull, earthy "dullness" across the entire face.
Especially with the intense heat this year, I get drenched in sweat just by stepping outside the house.
Since this has been going on for months, I think it's especially important now that summer is over to consciously replenish your minerals.
This explains why my skin condition improved so dramatically as soon as I restarted taking mineral supplements in the middle of this summer.
Minerals are not just "supporting characters," they are very important.
Minerals tend to be seen as a bit less glamorous compared to vitamins and proteins, but they are extremely important for health.
However, it is said that modern people are deficient in minerals, and many people are consuming far fewer minerals than they realize.
First and foremost, of course, is your daily meals.
Please eat a variety of foods, such as vegetables, seaweed, beans, and seeds.
There are 13 essential minerals that are necessary for people to live a healthy life.
Minerals don't work independently; they interact with each other to support various bodily functions.
Therefore, even a deficiency in just one mineral can impair the overall function of the entire mineral group.
"Calcium only"
"Only iron"
"Zinc only"
It's very important to properly supplement with a variety of minerals, rather than focusing on just one.
Especially in the summer, we lose several minerals along with our sweat.
That's why, now that summer is over,
Instead of "taking just one thing," supplement your mineral intake in a balanced way.
I want people to have that awareness.
Unfortunately, soil microorganisms are essential because they break down minerals in the soil into a form that plants can easily absorb.
Therefore, when soil conditions deteriorate, it also affects the minerals contained in vegetables.
For that reason, it is said that modern people tend to be deficient in minerals, and in reality, there are a lot of people who are like that.
Therefore, especially during the summer and the autumn that follows, be sure to actively replenish your minerals not only through your diet but also by using supplements.
Therefore, we would like to introduce some herbal and natural supplements that are rich in minerals, so please take a look for your reference.
Nettle | Start with it as your daily base
nettleThis is the herb I trust the most.
I'm especially happy that it contains a lot of easily absorbed iron.
In addition, it contains minerals such as potassium and magnesium, and also provides vitamins, so it is sometimes called a "natural multivitamin."
As a side note, it's also rich in folic acid.
This herbal supplement is perfect for replenishing nutrients after sweating a lot in the summer, or for those who don't get enough vegetables and seaweed in their diet. You can make it a daily habit to take one capsule.
Moreover, it's the perfect supplement for the autumn pollen season!
This herbal supplement is useful in many ways.
Dandelion | For a body that worked hard this summer
dandelionIn other words, dandelions are also a well-known herb that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
"This summer was really exhausting..."
For those people, Dandelion is recommended.
Since it uses the whole herb, a major advantage is that you can get a variety of minerals at the same time.
Activa | Mineral supplement for beauty purposes
And for those of you who say, "I want to be beautiful!", I highly recommend Activa, a mineral supplement from France, the land of beauty, which I also use all the time.
If it's for cosmetic purposes,skin glow"and"Beauty & RadianceThere are two types, but it's especially recommended to take them together!
Summer damage → You might experience shiny, radiant skin.
(That was me!)
While skincare for damaged skin is important, the truth is that skin that has gone through the summer is often in a terrible state from the inside.
For now, at least make sure to replenish your minerals and get back on your feet.
Next time, we'll return to external care.
"Does that lotion suit your skin right now?"
That's the story.
Are you still using the same toner you used in the summer?
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🌿 Skincare to prevent summer damage from carrying over into autumn | 6 episodes
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