Skin that gets dry during the winter can be improved with skin booster treatment, but there are some things to watch out for.
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Dermatology specialist at JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic Dr. Kang Minji, Director
Winter is a season when skin tends to become dry and sensitive due to the cold wind blowing outside and the large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors.Once the skin is damaged and becomes sensitive, it does not heal easily, and the increase in fine lines can accelerate skin aging. Therefore, during the winter months, it is especially important to pay attention to maintaining the oil-water balance and skin moisture.
Especially in winter, heating can easily dry out the skin, which increases the focus on moisturizing more than usual. If moisture supply is insufficient, the skin barrier can break down and the oil-water balance can be disrupted, so adequate hydration and use of moisturizers are essential. If managing winter skin care on your own feels limited or more proactive improvement is needed, seeking help from a dermatologist is also recommended.
A representative dermatological treatment that can improve dry skin in winter is skin booster. In fact, the number of inquiries and cases of skin booster treatment increases during the season change period and during winter. This is because skin booster immediately supplies moisture and nutrients needed to the skin to a deeper level and improves skin regeneration ability, thereby improving overall skin concerns.
Skin booster is a compound word of ‘skin’ and ‘booster’ and refers to a procedure in which ingredients that help improve skin are injected directly into the face and absorbed. Skin boosters also have different ingredients for each treatment, and popular ones include Rejuran and Juvelook.
Rejuran is an ingredient similar to the human body and is composed mainly of PN (polynucleotide) ingredients extracted from salmon. It stimulates regenerative cells inside the skin to induce skin regeneration and can help improve overall elasticity and skin condition.
Juve Look is a skin booster treatment to increase the density of collagen and elastin in the skin, and can be expected to improve elasticity and volume. This is because the polymer PLA, a collagen production inducer, is the main ingredient and is suitable for improving fine wrinkles, pores, and skin texture.
Since skin booster is an injection procedure, there is no need for general anesthesia or incisions, and it can be completed in a relatively quick time, so it is also considered a skin care method with relatively little burden. However, recently, as the popularity of skin boosters has increased rapidly, the types have become more diverse. It is important to choose the appropriate treatment for your skin condition rather than going for a low price or following trends.
Director Kang Minji of JAYJUN Dermatology advised, “If you are considering a skin booster treatment, it is a good idea to check whether genuine products are used in the correct quantity and whether it is treated by a specialist who can provide appropriate improvement directions according to individual skin concerns.”