What is the difference and connection between beauty and skin health?

Simply put, skin health is the underlying foundation of all skin conditions, and beauty is an aesthetic optimization method based on health. The former is a rigid need at the physiological level, while the latter is an optional upgrade demand. The two support each other but must not be confused.

I met a young girl who just graduated a while ago. She originally had a combination of oily skin and occasionally got a few pimples in the summer, which was not a big problem. But she saw the "peeled egg face after peeling" posted by many beauty bloggers, and she went to a small studio to do it when she got excited. After a high-concentration fruit acid peel, my face burned and hurt immediately, and my skin became red and red for almost half a month. Finally, I went to the dermatology department of the hospital and was diagnosed with sensitive skin caused by damaged stratum corneum. Not to mention the whitening and tenderness I wanted, even ordinary sunscreen on my skin hurt. This is a typical pitfall for people who don’t understand the difference between the two. The core evaluation criterion for skin health is “comfort and no pathological problems.” To put it bluntly, it means a complete barrier, normal metabolism, no itching, no pain, no inexplicable redness and acne, and a balanced state of water and oil. This is what dermatologists consider “good skin.”” ； Beauty refers to "good-looking" at the aesthetic level, which is to pursue a state that is more in line with current preferences on the basis of health, such as being whiter, having finer pores, and having lighter fine lines. These are essentially bonus points, not mandatory.

Of course, the two are not completely separate. Many people think that skin care and beauty are two different things. In fact, if you choose the right direction, beauty can actually help maintain skin health. A 35-year-old sister I know never blindly uses Internet celebrity products. Her daily skin care is gentle cleansing + moisturizing + sun protection. Her skin has always been very stable. She regularly goes to a regular hospital for photorejuvenation three times a year. It not only helps to brighten the yellowishness left by staying up late, but also maintains stability and reduces redness during the change of seasons. Her skin condition is now better than that of many girls in their 20s who are messing around. This is actually the most ideal state: healthy skin can amplify the beauty effect several times. When there are no skin problems, doing projects such as photon and hydration will not cause risks and will last longer. ； Compliant beauty programs can also help us solve some minor health problems that are difficult to improve with daily skin care, such as mild inflammation and redness, and the induction of soothing during the recovery period of seborrheic dermatitis, which are also methods used by dermatologists.

There are two completely opposite opinions in the circle now. One is that beauty is all about IQ tax. As long as the skin is healthy, it is enough, and messing around will cause problems. Most of the people who hold this view are consumers who have been through pitfalls or conservative dermatologists. It is not entirely unreasonable, but In fact, as long as you choose the right compliant program that suits your skin type, beauty can save a lot of effort in skin care. For example, if you want to improve stubborn dullness, the effect of applying a whitening essence for three or four months may not be as obvious as that of a regular photorejuvenation, and it will not cause too much ingredient burden on the skin. The other is the "beauty almighty theory" hyped by merchants, which says that it takes 7 days to change the face and remove all spots and acne marks at once. The essence is to deliberately blur the boundaries between beauty and skin health, and fool people into doing projects regardless of the condition of their skin. If the skin barrier has been damaged, they will also do peeling projects. No matter how good the technology is, it can't save a bad face.

To put it bluntly, it’s like building a house. Healthy skin is the foundation, and beauty is the decoration. When the foundation is loose, no matter how luxurious the wallpaper or ceramic tiles are, they won’t be able to stick, and the wall may even collapse.； But if the foundation is solid and well decorated, it will be comfortable to live in and look good to the eyes. It’s easy to determine your priorities in daily life. If you experience tingling, redness, or unexplained pimples when you touch your face in the morning, stop whitening and anti-aging products and beauty programs first, and return your skin to a comfortable state first. If your face feels moist and does not hurt or itch, it’s absolutely fine if you want to do some beautification programs. Just don’t be distracted by marketing.