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My childhood friend asked me, "Are you doing cosmetic surgery?"
This is the sixth installment in a series in which I share various insights gained from that experience.
This time, despite everything that's happened, I want to write about why I'm glad I stopped using foundation.
Please watch until the very end this time as well.
I was able to continue because it felt good.
Up until now, I've shared the struggles I faced before giving up foundation, and the slight doubts I still feel even after quitting,
The reason I continue to go without foundation is simply because it feels comfortable.
I once bought and read a book about dieting from a neuroscience perspective, and it included an explanation about "habits."
Apparently, it's actually quite difficult for the human brain to make even good things a "habit."
You, who used to criticize yourself by saying, "I'm someone who gives up easily."
That's right, we're only human, so it's perfectly normal that we can't always make things a habit; it's something that's very difficult. There's no need to blame yourself anymore!
Oops, I've gone off on a tangent a bit, but something in that book that I found really insightful was...
"Things that feel good are easier to turn into habits."
That was the sentence!
For example, brushing your teeth, taking a bath, and skincare are all things that make you feel refreshed, warm and relaxed, or soothe your skin—they're all pleasant experiences, aren't they?
In short, the main reason I've been able to continue going without foundation is simply because it feels good.
Going without foundation gives you a sense of liberation and freedom.
The face, with its many nerves and high sensitivity, seems to have a particularly liberated feel to it.
It might sound a little exaggerated, but it connects to a feeling of being free and liberated, and it's really relaxing.
I dislike anything that's restrictive or tight, whether it's clothes or shoes. I tend to avoid hats, gloves, and even scarves.
I remember when I was little, my mom would worry about me being cold and give me wool pants to wear, but I would always take them off and leave them lying around (lol).
It felt restrictive and I just didn't like it...
I'm not sure about combining wool pants and foundation, but there's a sense of freedom, comfort, and security in that.
Those are some of the appeals of going without foundation.
It even helps with hot flashes during menopause!
Also, in my daily life, I've come to appreciate the benefit of being able to live more naturally without foundation.
For example, when you sweat.
I'm already 57 years old, so even the slightest feeling of anxiety about menopause can suddenly make me break out in a sweat.
This happens several times a day, but since I'm not wearing foundation, I don't have to worry about it "breaking down," and I can wipe it off or even wash my face with water without any hesitation.
At times like that, I always think, "I'm glad I'm not wearing foundation."
And another benefit is that you don't have to worry about your foundation creasing or smudging.
During my time as a beauty consultant, I would often be shocked to look in the mirror after a long conversation with a customer and see that my T-zone was shiny, my foundation was completely smudged, and my nasolabial folds were clearly visible.
Foundation can accentuate wrinkles.
As I mentioned earlier, foundation actually has a major drawback: it can accentuate wrinkles.
My skin is usually fine and I don't have any noticeable fine lines, but I once had a foundation made with natural ingredients applied to my face at an exhibition.
Even though going foundation-free is said to be ideal, there was a time when I was searching for something that would be good for the skin for some people.
So, feeling really pleased with how it turned out, I went to the bathroom and was shocked when I looked in the mirror!
I've got a lot of fine wrinkles around my cheekbones!
I was shocked because I thought my skin was smooth and wrinkle-free...
Well, that's when I learned the truth, but even so, normally my skin was moisturized and radiant, and fine wrinkles were hardly noticeable.
Foundation can make your skin look brighter once you reach a certain age, but it can also accentuate wrinkles and, in some cases, make you look older.
But if you go without foundation, you don't have to worry about things like makeup creasing or wrinkles becoming more noticeable.
It's just easier, after all.
You don't need a separate cleanser; just washing your face with soap is enough, and it improves your skin condition. The feeling of freedom is also very pleasant.
I still think that giving up foundation was absolutely the right decision.
No foundation is only possible if you can properly use sunscreen.
And another thing is sunscreen.
Sunscreen, even if applied in the morning, starts to wear off after 2-3 hours.
The "barrier" that protects against ultraviolet rays cracks and crumbles due to facial movements, dryness, and touching the skin.
In particular, exposure to ultraviolet rays accelerates the breakdown of makeup due to the drying effect of UV rays.
This allows ultraviolet rays to penetrate through the gaps in the skin, damaging it.
I always say on my website and in my newsletters that "reapplying sunscreen is the most important thing," but actually, I have an internal conflict about it.
Many people wear foundation, but no matter how much you tell them that "reapplying sunscreen is essential," it's not something they can easily do.
So, to be honest, I don't know how to explain it, as it would only cause anxiety.
Ultimately, the only option is to reapply foundation with UV protection.
If you're not wearing foundation, you can reapply it while you're in the car or walking.
In fact, that's what makes the difference in the appearance of blemishes and youthfulness on your skin one year, five years from now.
Foundation is especially uncomfortable in the summer,
Products that are long-lasting can adhere closely to the skin, negatively affecting skin respiration, or remain on the skin even after cleansing.
Furthermore, there are numerous problems, including concerns about the health effects of nanoparticles.
Ultimately, the best option is to go without foundation and protect your skin with sunscreen.
In this way, simply giving up foundation can change your skin, your lifestyle, and even your mindset. I think that's the appeal of going foundation-free.
What are your thoughts on this?
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🌿57-year-old store manager: Do you do cosmetic surgery? (Series)
- I was asked, "Do you do cosmetic surgery?"
- Bonus Episode | Thoughts on Eating Venison
- My 57-year-old's praised skin is because I stopped doing "a certain thing".
- The struggle of giving up foundation
- This allowed me to stop using foundation.
- Things that became easier after I stopped wearing foundation
*The following pages will be published sequentially. - Things I've avoided for the sake of my skin *To be revealed sequentially
- Are chemicals absolutely forbidden? *To be released sequentially
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