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What Is UVA Radiation? An Explanation of the Differences Between UVA and UVB, and the Importance of Moisturizing Skincare

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Kiko Kono, M.D.

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Graduated from Kawasaki Medical School. Worked as a dermatologist for about 20 years at core hospitals. After many years of experience and achievements, he became a cosmetic dermatologist. His practice style is to examine the skin thoroughly and pursue what is happening where on the skin and approach the problem. Her specialties include customized treatment, laser treatment, Botox, and skin growth injections. In her private life, she is a mother of two children.

Exposure to UVA rays damages the deeper layers of the skin, leading to dryness, wrinkles, and sagging. To prevent this, it’s important to use treatments and skincare products—known as “moisture-retaining care”—that hydrate the skin and help it retain moisture. In this article, we’ll introduce the treatments available at Yayoi Clinic. If you’re concerned about post-sun care, be sure to read on to the end.

What Effects Does UVA Have on the Skin?

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There are two main types of ultraviolet rays: UVA and UVB. UVA rays have a longer wavelength and penetrate deep into the dermis, causing dryness, wrinkles, and sagging, while UVB rays primarily affect the skin’s surface, causing sunburn and inflammation.
Since UVA rays affect collagen and elastin, which maintain the skin's elasticity and moisture,Prolonged exposure may lead to photoaging.. Therefore, in addition to taking daily precautions against UVA rays—such as using sunscreen—After being exposed to UV rays, it's important to replenish your skin's moisture with moisturizing care.It is.

Moisturizing Treatments Available at Yayoi Clinic (1) SkinVibe

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SkinVibe (formerly Bolite XC) is a hyaluronic acid injection formulation that delivers moisture directly to the dermis layer of the skin. The hyaluronic acid injection formulation used in SkinVibe is,It can hold 6 liters of water per gram, boosting the skin's moisture retentionYou will be treated. A single treatment enhances skin hydration for about 9 months. Regular treatments are necessary to maintain moisturized skin.

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Moisturizing Treatments Available at Yayoi Clinic (2): Skin-Nourishing Injections

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At Yayoi Clinic, we offer six types of skin-nourishing injections that are effective for hydration care. Skin-nourishing injections are a treatment in which formulations designed to enhance skin firmness and elasticity are injected directly into the skin from the inside. By nourishing the fibroblasts, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid in the dermis, these injections help give the skin a firmer appearance.Directly targets the dermis layer damaged by UV raysSince it is possible, we can expect it to be effective.

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Hydration Treatments Available at Yayoi Clinic (3): Mesona J

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Mesona J is a transdermal delivery device that uses a special form of electrical stimulation, andDelivers active ingredients at a concentration approximately 300 times higher than that of cosmeticsCan be done.

[Mesona J Treatment Details]

  1. A pen-shaped probe delivers a special electrical current to the skin, temporarily creating a pathway for the active ingredients
  2. Using a roller-type probe, active ingredients are delivered to the stratum corneum by utilizing electrical repulsion, penetration, and physical pressure through the pathway created earlier.

Even damaged skin can achieve a moisturized complexion with Mesona J.

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Home Moisturizing Care Products Available at Yayoi Clinic #4: Skincare Masks

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Finally, here are two moisturizing skincare products you can use at home. These masks are packed with beauty ingredients and help lock in moisture to keep your skin hydrated.

〈M-DEAR 3D Moist Premium Mask〉

The 3D Moist Premium Mask is ideal for those concerned about dry skin.A sheet mask containing 30 ml of serum per sheetIt features a rich, moisturizing texture. The serum is formulated with a generous amount of moisturizing ingredients.
(30 ml × 5 sheets, 5,500 yen, tax included)

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Mixing Component 1 and Component 2 produces high-concentration carbon dioxide.High-concentration carbon dioxide and skin-conditioning ingredients moisturize the skin,...leads to healthy skin.
(10 packets each of Ingredient 1 powder and Ingredient 2 gel, plus 1 spatula; 24,200 yen, tax included)

For moisturizing skincare, visit YAYOI CLINIC

If you’re concerned about dryness or loss of firmness caused by UV rays, it’s important to start moisturizing early. At Yayoi Clinic, we offer three treatments designed to help your skin retain moisture, as well as home care products you can use at home. We’ll provide recommendations tailored to your specific concerns and skin condition, so please feel free to schedule a consultation if you’re interested.

Aesthetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, and Art Makeup in Hiroshima YAYOI CLINIC offers treatments for different problems of the skin, body, and face.
In order to offer a better option to our customers, we will assess the skin condition of each individual and formulate a treatment plan that meets their needs in terms of treatment duration, budget, and acceptable downtime.
If you have any concerns, please come for a counseling session first.

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