Little beauty facts you might think you know—but don’t?

Be mindful to maintain a well-balanced diet.

Being mindful of a well-balanced diet is extremely important for refining your skin’s texture and achieving a beautiful complexion. By properly taking in the necessary nutrients, you can keep your skin healthy from the inside out. On the other hand, using expensive cosmetics or taking makeup-free days can also have positive effects on your skin, but a balanced diet is the most crucial factor for fundamentally improving skin health. Beauty starts from within!

Clogged pore (keratin plug)

Clogged pores caused by insufficient makeup removal or a buildup of sebum. If you want to maintain or achieve smooth-looking pores, it’s important to cleanse thoroughly. In addition to pore congestion, be mindful of other factors such as aging, dryness, and damage from UV rays.

zinc

Zinc helps synthesize the proteins needed for hair growth and is also an essential nutrient for maintaining a healthy scalp environment. While vitamin C and vitamin E are also considered beneficial for hair and skin, zinc plays a particularly important role in hair growth and repair.

Every 2 hours

Even sunscreen with SPF 50 can lose effectiveness due to sweat and friction, so it’s recommended to reapply roughly every two hours. You should reapply even more frequently after heavy sweating or water exposure. Protect your skin from UV rays by using sunscreen correctly.

May cause skin inflammation and phototoxic reactions

Citric acid and phytochemicals found in lemons are easily activated by ultraviolet (UV) light. When applied directly to the skin, exposure to UV rays can trigger a phototoxic reaction, potentially causing skin inflammation and irritation stronger than sunburn. Although lemons are often said to have a “whitening” effect, they can actually damage the skin and should be used with caution. In cosmetics and similar products, the problematic components are removed, so they do not pose the same risk.

walnut

There is a story that the Empress Dowager Cixi kept her skin youthful by incorporating foods with anti-aging benefits. Among them, walnuts were something she never failed to eat, as they are rich in components with antioxidant properties. It is said that by consistently consuming such ingredients, she was able to maintain her beauty even as she aged.

to affect marine life

In Hawaii, the sale and use of sunscreens containing ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate—which may negatively affect marine life, especially coral reefs—are prohibited. These ingredients can cause coral bleaching and harm the marine ecosystem, which is why the ban is in place.