LHOOQ Journal Vol.11
Why summer skin feels sticky yet dry. Balancing sebum and hydration.
Even in summer, when sweat and sebum increase, your skin can still feel dry. You may experience stickiness on the surface but tightness after washing your face, or dryness while in air-conditioned rooms. At such times, it is important not to judge solely by the stickiness, but to adjust your care routine while observing your skin's condition and the changes in your environment throughout the day.
Stickiness is not the same as hydration
Having sebum on the skin's surface is not the same as the stratum corneum being sufficiently hydrated. Even if you feel stickiness on the surface, you may still experience tightness after washing your face or feel dry after spending time in an air-conditioned room.
Instead of avoiding oil entirely based solely on stickiness, check how your skin changes after washing and during the day. Observing your skin’s condition in the morning, during the day, and at night serves as a guide for adjusting the amount you use.
Summer skin moves between different environments
You may sweat in the high heat and humidity outdoors, and then be exposed to air conditioning for long periods indoors. Furthermore, with the increased frequency of face washing or showering to wash away sweat, summer skin is constantly moving between different environments throughout the day.
The important thing is not to remove more sebum than necessary just because it feels sticky. After cleansing, replenish the necessary moisture according to that day's skin condition to maintain a state that doesn't feel heavy.
For summer moisturizing, adjust the amount instead of stopping
Even if you are concerned about sticky skin in the summer, do not stop moisturizing entirely; instead, adjust the amount used and where you apply it.
Start with one drop of Universal Oil. Spread it thinly over your palms and apply it first to areas prone to dryness, such as the cheeks, eye area, and around the mouth. Afterward, layer the Watery Serum Mist over the entire face.
On days when your forehead and nose area feel sticky, there is no need to apply oil evenly over your whole face. Adjust by area, such as using only the amount remaining on your hands.
- After washing, gently pat your skin with a towel to remove moisture without rubbing.
- Apply 1 drop of Universal Oil, starting with the areas that tend to be dry.
- Layer the Watery Serum Mist over the entire face.
- If you feel dry during the day, apply a small amount of mist.
Even on summer mornings, start with a small amount of oil and mist.
Use differently for sticky and dry areas
Your entire face is not always in the same condition. You may find that your forehead and nose area feel sticky, while your cheeks and mouth area feel dry.
In such cases, instead of using the same amount everywhere, apply the necessary amount to dry areas and use less in areas that feel heavy.
Before adding or removing products, reconsidering "where to apply" and "how much to apply" makes it easier to care for your skin even in summer.
Adjust rather than add, according to the day's skin
The same amount of care is not necessarily right for every day in summer. Depending on humidity, time spent in air conditioning, and time spent outdoors, your skin condition can change even for the same person.
Use less on days when it feels heavy, and apply to necessary areas on days when you feel dry. Without complicating your routine, adjust the amount and application areas while observing your skin that day.
Simple moisturizing care combining oil and mist.
Even in summer, start with 1 drop of oil.
Instead of avoiding oil based solely on stickiness, apply only as much as needed, where it is needed. Combine Universal Oil and Mist to keep your skin balanced according to the day.