Q How should I apply moisturizer effectively when I'm itchy? What ingredients should I choose?
A The key is to apply a thin layer of moisturizer containing ceramides and hyaluronic acid all over the body within 5 minutes of showering. Products with added fragrance or alcohol can irritate the skin.
Detailed Answer
To maximize the effect of moisturizer, timing is important. After a short shower of 5-10 minutes with lukewarm water (below 38°C), apply moisturizer immediately while the skin is still damp, without fully drying off, to prevent moisture evaporation. Good ingredients include ceramides (restore the skin barrier), hyaluronic acid (retain moisture), and glycerin (form a moisture film). Products containing fragrance, preservatives (parabens), or alcohol can aggravate itching.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, moisturizing is understood as the act of replenishing yin to skin in a Blood-Deficiency Wind-Dryness state. When external moisturizing is combined with oral herbal medicine to replenish blood (hyeol), the skin's own moisture-retention ability improves. At Dongjedang, we also recommend a topical herbal ointment suited to your skin condition.
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