Boosts the skin's natural barrier function!
If you experience any of the following symptoms: your skin becoming dry and flaky in cold weather, itching after bathing or while sleeping, or unconsciously scratching and damaging your skin, then you should address dryness, which is one of the causes of itching.
Normally, skin has a "barrier function" that protects it from the outside. One of the important components of this barrier function is the sebum film. The sebum film is like a natural lotion made of sweat and sebum, and by covering the surface of the skin, the "barrier function" works to prevent moisture from escaping from inside the skin and protect the skin from various external irritants.
Especially in autumn and winter, as temperatures drop, sebum and sweat secretion decreases, making it difficult for the skin's natural oil barrier to form properly. When this barrier is broken down, moisture escapes, leading to dry skin, making it easier for irritants to penetrate deeper, and causing itching. Furthermore, the air is drier in autumn and winter, making skin prone to dryness and sensitivity.
Dryness leads to itchiness ⇒ itchiness leads to scratching ⇒ the skin's barrier function breaks down ⇒ it becomes even drier... This creates a vicious cycle. It is necessary to break this negative spiral somewhere, so the key to treatment is to stop the itchiness and moisturize before you start scratching.
A recommended moisturizer is "heparinoid." Heparinoid is a highly moisturizing ingredient that restores the skin's natural barrier function by regulating the structure of the stratum corneum (lamellar structure). Furthermore, it is an excellent ingredient that also has anti-inflammatory effects and helps repair scratches.
The most effective time to use the medication is immediately after a bath, when moisture evaporates easily. It's a good idea to make it a daily habit to soothe the itching and get a good night's sleep.