1, be careful when applying the mask to the hormone face.
Now masks are sold everywhere in the circle of friends. Most women around us also use masks in their sexual life, but many people are not sure about the effect of masks, and even blindly try to use various masks. Recently, Xinhua News Agency issued a document to reveal three secrets of mask: fake blood, fake ingredients and profiteering. For a time, many women said that they were "lying down".
Recently, the State Food and Drug Administration of the United States also announced the results of cosmetics supervision and sampling inspection conducted nationwide, and found that 50 batches of mask cosmetics had the problem of illegally adding prohibited substances. According to experts from the US Food and Drug Administration, glucocorticoid substances such as clobetasol propionate, betamethasone, triamcinolone acetonide, triamcinolone acetonide acetate, betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, etc. The unqualified products are prohibited substances specified in Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics (2007 Edition).
In recent years, due to the abuse of glucocorticoid, hormone-dependent dermatitis has become a common disease in cosmetic dermatology. In spring, due to the influence of allergic factors such as pollen, smog and air dryness, the symptoms of hormone-dependent dermatitis in some people are more serious, and the skin becomes thinner, flushed and bloodshot; Appear acne and pigment; Dry skin and desquamation; I often feel hot, itchy and nervous.
Experts remind that if the above symptoms appear on facial skin, we should be especially alert to the dependence on "special skin rejuvenation and whitening" cosmetics after use. In the next few years, the spots we see will no longer be spots, but tiny vascular damage pigmentation caused by the abuse of cosmetics; The allergy I saw was not allergy, but hormone-dependent dermatitis caused by mask abuse; The acne you see is not acne, but cosmetic contact dermatitis and hormone acne rash.
Some cosmetics or masks contain hormones. Use 1-2 years, and be careful not to ruin it into a "hormone face".
Zhang Cui, director of the dermatology department of the Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, reminded that girls especially like to buy masks online now, so the probability of buying inferior and counterfeit masks will increase. If hormones are added to these masks, the skin will become white and tender in a short time, and pigmentation will also decrease. Long-term use can lead to hormone-dependent dermatitis.
Hu Kuikui, chief physician of the Beauty Center of Guangdong Maternal and Child Health Hospital, also pointed out that in recent years, the skin barrier function of patients who often encounter hormone-dependent dermatitis has been destroyed, and the skin's sensitivity to various external physical and chemical stimuli has increased, so the symptoms are aggravated after the sun and wind blow. It is estimated that facial use of powerful hormone ointment for more than 1.5 months, and long-term use of weak or illegal cosmetics containing trace hormones (1~2 years) will induce local hormone-dependent dermatitis. It can be said that the toxic and side effects of hormone-dependent dermatitis are serious, and the face is basically ruined.
What is glucocorticoid? Hu Kuikui explained that glucocorticoid, known as "skin opium", has powerful immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects. Hormones can immediately relieve symptoms such as redness, fever, itching and swelling, and have a rapid and powerful effect on a variety of inflammatory skin diseases. The mask added with glucocorticoids has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects in a short time, which can make the capillaries of the skin shrink strongly, appear acne, redness and rapid whitening.
However, glucocorticoid is both an "angel" and a "devil" and has strong side effects. Hu Kuikui reminded that long-term and large-scale application of glucocorticoid can cause disorder of substance metabolism, water and salt metabolism, muscle weakness and slow and incomplete recovery. It can also make latent infection focus spread or static infection focus rekindle, induce infection or aggravate infection. Using cosmetics containing glucocorticoids may lead to problems such as dark spots, atrophy and thinning of facial skin, and may also suffer from hormone-dependent dermatitis.
Professor Liu Wei, chief physician of dermatology department of Air Force General Hospital, introduced that "hormone face", also known as hormonal acne and hormone-dependent dermatitis, is a kind of drug-induced acne, which is a serious skin disease caused by intermittent or long-term abuse of hormone ointment or beauty cosmetics containing hormones.
Liu Wei pointed out that the severity of "hormone face" symptoms is mainly distinguished by the number of acne, papular acne and pustular acne, and whether nodular acne and cystic acne appear. The symptoms of "hormone face" are similar to skin allergy, and patients will feel unbearable skin redness and itching. If you want to tell whether you have a "hormone face", you might as well take a closer look at its specific symptoms: 1. Diffuse expansion of small blood vessels, especially after being stimulated by cold and heat, the skin is red, itchy and swollen; 2. premature aging, wrinkles, relaxation, large pores, lack of water and rough skin; 3. The face is bloodshot, the skin becomes thinner and the resistance decreases; 4. Rosacea-like dermatitis, acne-like dermatitis, eczema, and serious oil production; 5. Hair becomes thicker and more.
Most masks are fried concepts and have no special effects. Cosmetics that can whiten and rejuvenate skin quickly should be used with caution.
Liu Wei said, "Mask is one of the basic types of facial care products. It uses some nutrients and functional substances in a partially sealed environment, which has certain beauty and moisturizing effects, but its function is limited and cannot be exaggerated indefinitely. "
Many women will be attracted by some mask advertisements that claim to contain "mysterious factors", such as red wine mask, silk mask, bird's nest mask and snail mask. Liu Wei explained, "This is actually just a hype concept, which has no special function. For example, the snail mask, they just theoretically speculated that snail mucus has a cosmetic effect, and then added it to the mask, and continued to infer that snail mask has a cosmetic effect. However, the beauty effect of snail mucus itself is not supported by the experimental results, not to mention how much and how to add it to the mask to ensure its effectiveness. "
Because hormones have the functions of diminishing inflammation, reducing redness, inhibiting melanin production and reducing swelling, they can instantly whiten and rejuvenate skin after use. Some unscrupulous merchants use this "artifact" to make various skin care products that instantly whiten, beautify and rejuvenate skin. After long-term use of these cosmetics containing glucocorticoid, once they are stopped, it may lead to problems such as dark spots, atrophy and thinning of facial skin, and may also lead to hormone-dependent dermatitis and other consequences. Because of this, glucocorticoid has been listed as a banned substance in cosmetics by Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics (2007 edition).
How to judge whether the mask contains hormones? Hu Kuikui introduced that different hormone identification methods are different, and professional institutions need to use professional instruments for identification. However, we can also make a preliminary judgment by observing the use effect: if a mask is very effective, it takes effect very quickly, the skin quality is greatly improved, and it is as tender as egg white, it is likely that hormones are added. If you stop using it, it will rebound immediately, and the skin will appear erythema, acne and blackening. And it can basically be judged that the mask contains hormones. She reminded that if the effect of whitening and skin rejuvenation cosmetics is particularly obvious, and the effect is "immediate" quickly, then we should pay more attention and use it carefully.
So, how to choose the right mask? Liu Wei reminded that the products marked with the national "makeup" font size and "device" font size are generally regular products that meet national standards. Products approved by the word "small" are not suitable for facial use.
Zhang Cui also suggested that women should not believe in overseas skin care products such as masks, let alone the lies that some brands of unknown origin or some cosmetics claim to be "hormone-free and pure Chinese medicine". If allergic phenomena such as rash appear on your face, don't take medicine without authorization. You should see a doctor in time.
There are also many women who make their own masks. In this regard, Liu Wei expressed disagreement. He said that homemade masks were not safe. After all, the mask is also a product, with its own added raw materials and production specifications. There are some safety problems in the self-made mask, such as possible microbial contamination, irritation or sensitization to ingredients.
Save the "hormone face" and patiently restore the skin barrier.
Although "hormone face" is very difficult to treat, stubborn and prone to recurrent attacks, experts still have ways to deal with it. Hu Kuikui said that patients need a little psychological preparation and the course of treatment is definitely not short. In the meantime, it is necessary to actively cooperate with doctors to repair the skin barrier for a long time and take proper care of skin at ordinary times. Then, it is not impossible to finally defeat the "hormone face".
1. Cold compress and cold spray in acute stage: Cold compress and cold spray therapy can relieve local symptoms such as burning discomfort of patients, clean skin diseases, make skin fully absorb water and contract dermal capillaries, thus relieving facial tension and reducing inflammatory reaction. However, it should be noted that this method can only relieve discomfort, but can not completely cure it.
2. Actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment: under the guidance of the doctor, use some drugs all over the body or locally to inhibit the inflammatory reaction and repair the damaged skin barrier. Such as 0. 1% or 0.03% tacrolimus ointment, has good anti-inflammatory effect and can effectively treat facial dermatitis without hormone dependence.
3. Mild cleansing and skin care: The skin of patients with hormone-dependent dermatitis is sensitive, fragile and thin. Experts suggest using pure warm water or medical mild facial cleanser to prevent irritation from aggravating skin flushing. In patients with hormone-dependent dermatitis, the sebum membrane is seriously damaged, that is, the oil secretion of skin protection barrier and skin nutrition is seriously unbalanced. Therefore, the use of medical skin care products is as important as treatment. In fact, while inhibiting the further development of skin inflammation, they also use the effective ingredients of skin care products to promote the repair of skin barrier.
For ordinary people, firstly, facial cleanser is weakly acidic. After washing your face with weak acid facial cleanser, your skin won't feel very dry; People with sensitive skin can choose products marked as "mild and not irritating". Second, try to choose water instead of oil when removing makeup. Try to control the makeup time within 8 hours every day.
4. Phototherapy technology: such as intense pulsed light, red light, radio frequency therapy, etc. Can dilate skin capillaries and increase skin thickness, thus improving skin problems caused by "hormone face". It is generally suggested to use intense pulsed light (590- 1200 nm) and red light (635nm) with low energy and long wavelength to treat patients' faces, which can repair the skin, reduce inflammation, reduce skin sensitivity or return to normal, and the operation is relatively simple and may cause less side effects.
Beware of the "four pits" of cosmetics
Every day, all kinds of cosmetics will be in close contact with us. Especially women who love beauty will use various products to keep their skin healthy after getting acne and wrinkles. So, how can we avoid the harm of some fake cosmetics in our life? Chen Weihua, chief physician of the Plastic Laser Center of the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, gave the following suggestions.
1. The faster you get rid of acne, the more prohibited ingredients there are. Many acne products will illegally add glucocorticoids, metronidazole, chloramphenicol, ofloxacin and other antibacterial drugs. Although these ingredients can really eliminate acne, folliculitis and other problems in a short time, after a period of use, the skin will appear red, swollen, burning pain, pustules in different degrees, and even antibiotic resistance, which will affect health.
Chen Weihua suggested that the faster the acne effect, the more prohibited ingredients, and the greater the damage to the skin. I have pimples on my face, so I suggest going to a regular hospital for dermatological treatment. Usually pay attention to regular work and rest, eat more fruits and vegetables. It can also prevent acne to a certain extent.
2. Rapid whitening products, with excessive lead and mercury. Many products that can whiten skin quickly contain lead and mercury, and obvious effects can be seen after 2~3 weeks of use. However, after a period of time, the human body may be poisoned by heavy metals, resulting in abnormal proliferation of free radicals and changes in cell structure, making the skin dry and brittle, overreacting to external stimuli and prone to swelling. Moreover, long-term absorption of lead and mercury by human body will also lead to nervous system disorder, decreased vision, kidney damage and hearing loss. Some whitening products will also add glucocorticoid ingredients, which will make the skin condition worse.
Chen Weihua suggested that when buying such products, you must read the ingredient list carefully. At present, arbutin, L- vitamin C and licorice flavonoids are recognized as relatively safe ingredients.
3. Mask Beware of fluorescent whitening agents. Because the skin has a barrier function, many masks that claim to have a "moisturizing" function are actually difficult to let moisture enter the depths of the skin; In addition, many masks have added fluorescent whitening agents, which are carcinogenic.
Chen Weihua suggested that as long as you apply moisturizing cream to your face, you can ensure that the moisture on your face will not evaporate. Generally, the moisturizing cream produced by regular channels on the market will not have a negative impact on the skin.
4. Beware of excessive lead content in cosmetics. In the process of making cosmetics such as powder cake, lipstick and eye shadow, some lead components will be added to achieve uniform powder quality and lasting color. When you choose these make-ups, you can apply them on the back of your hand, gently stroke them with a pure gold ring, and then observe the traces. The darker the color of this sign, the higher the lead content.
Chen Weihua suggested that when buying cosmetics, be sure to confirm whether the product has three certificates (namely, business license, hygiene license and production license; Imported cosmetics have entry goods quarantine certificate, import and export cosmetics label audit certificate, cosmetics inspection and quarantine CIQ mark), don't be greedy for cheap, buy "three noes" products.
Chen Weihua believes that instead of buying expensive cosmetics, we should pay attention to the most effective skin care method-sun protection. Suntan, sunburn, aging, allergies, spots, acne marks, etc. Almost all skin problems are related to ultraviolet rays. If women want better skin, they should pay attention to sun protection all year round. (Xiao Xiang Yu Jianmin Wen)
2. Matters needing attention in mask application
Pay attention to clean skin when applying mask.
Pay attention to skin cleaning before applying the mask, because facial skin will secrete oil and dust stuck in the air, and applying the mask will open pores. If the facial skin is not thoroughly cleaned, the grease and dirt on the face will enter the basal layer of the skin with the pores, resulting in pore blockage, long spots and acne on the face.
Pay attention to the allergy test when applying the mask.
You need to do an allergy test before applying the mask, because everyone's skin is different, and the state of the skin is different at different times. Before applying the mask, apply a small amount of mask essence to the back of the hand and wash it off after 30 minutes. If there is no red itchy reaction on the back of your hand, you can apply the mask to your face.
Pay attention to steaming your face before applying the mask.
Before applying the mask, you need to steam your face with a facial steamer for 5 minutes, and then massage your face properly. This can help to open and relax the pores of the skin and let the skin absorb the nutrients in the mask to the maximum extent.
Make sure the skin is moist before applying the mask.
Moist skin can better absorb moisture and nutrition, so be sure to keep your skin moist before applying the mask. Dry skin can be coated with some lotion first, but if you wet your face with a hot towel for 3 minutes before applying the mask, the pores will open, and the skin can better absorb the essence of the mask, which will improve the effect of applying the face.
Different skin types can choose masks with different effects.
Water-deficient muscles: replenish water to the symptoms, and use gel-like sleep mask and light weave mask. Open pores with warm steam before application, which is more helpful to soften keratin and absorb moisture.
Lightly cooked muscles: Recommend a repair mask, which not only replenishes moisture for the skin, but also takes into account the supply of collagen and the repair of elastic fibers. You can apply lifting and firming essence before use. After the mask is covered, a closed space is formed on the face, which is more conducive to the penetration of the essence.
Problem muscle: If your skin has obvious problems such as fine lines, dryness and roughness, you should choose essence to accelerate the nutrition and water supply of your skin.
Pay attention to the order when applying the mask.
The order of applying the mask should be from the neck, chin, cheeks, nose, lips and forehead, from bottom to top; Do not apply mask around eyes, eyebrows and upper and lower lips. Be sure to pay attention to the position of the mask! It's best to start painting from the T-shaped part that is easy to dry, and then start painting from the U-shaped part.
Pay attention to the time when applying the mask.
Pay attention to the time when applying the mask. Generally, the mask should not last more than 20 minutes, and 15 minutes is the best condition for applying the mask. When applying the mask, the sister papers can be lightly touched with their fingers. If it feels non-sticky, it can be slowly removed from the edge of the film from bottom to top. Generally speaking, after the mask is dry, it will make the skin firm and wrinkled, so the mask should be removed immediately when it is dry. Don't stay on your skin for a long time or stay overnight.
Pay attention to cleaning after applying the mask.
After taking off the mask, wash the residue on your face with clean warm water, then apply a cold towel to your face for a while to promote pore contraction, and finally apply moisturizing cosmetics. Pay attention to the connection steps. Some cleansing or exfoliating masks are likely to cause skin damage if they are not treated carefully in the later stage!