Are you suffering from coughing, headaches, dry eyes, and so on these days? The aftereffects of fine dust have been critcized, as fine dust has become a serious health threat. Why is fine dust a threat to health? This is because fine dusts contain various hazardous substances such as sulphates, nitrates, and organic carbon. Particularly, dangerous is fine dust of less than 2.5 micrometers because it directly penetrates the skin and affects skin cells. As a result, skin aging promotion and skin inflammation occur because of the seriousness of this problem. The Pharos is going to show you how to properly clean your tired skin when it is exposed to fine dust.

1. Use the right cleansing product for your skin

It is important to use cleansing products that are suitable for you as an individual to clean up fine dust that sticks to your skin. Products that are not suitable for your skin can cause skin irritation, which can worsen your skin’s condition even more. Here is a tip for choosing a cleansing product. If you are a dry skin type of person, using cleansing oil can help prevent skin fluid from escaping.

2. Open pores with a hot steam towel or warm water

Fine dust in the pores can cause skin problems. If you open the pores with a steamed towel or warm water before cleansing, fine dust accumulated deep inside your skin can be cleansed throughly. Furthermore, steam cleansing can even remove excess keratin and help to make skin softer and cleaner.

3. Make a lot of bubbles

Using fine-grain bubbles cleanses the skin’s surface and pores, and effectively cleans away fine dust. You should use a small amount of water to enrich the bubbles. Bubble cleansing has the effects of reducing irritation and increasing cleansing power.

4. Be careful with sebaceous glauds around the nose

You should carefully wash the area around your nose and hairline, where there is a lot of sebum and makeup residue. When fine dust build up on the skin, skin aging can proceed faster. Men should take care of their jaws, which are prone to irritation by careless shaving. Men should be careful because rubbing too hard can irritate the skin and cause dermatitis.

5. Tap your face lightly with the palm of your hand after washing your skin

When wiping off bubbles, you should rinse gently with lukewarm water without scrubbing hard. After cleansing, the skin should be lightly tapped with the palm of the hand so that water will penetrate the skin. This can prevent dust and germs from entering the pores of the skin on your face that has been cleansed of the fine dust and skin waste which covered the skin

In the spring, as the fine dust concentration becomes worse, the skin becomes more sensitive and skin aging occurs faster. The Pharos recommends Kyonggi University students wash away the fine dust that accumulates on the skin all day long and rejuvenate their skin. In addition to washing the face, daily habits such as reducing the use of cosmetics to prevent dirt from sticking, and washing hands before touching the skin are also important. If you have experienced a skin abnormality due to an increase in fine dust, the Pharos hopes you will maintain healthy skin through this washing routine.

71st Cub Reporter•MOON SOHYUN•sohyun7709@daum.net