[Medical Q&A] How to take good care of your skin after staying up late?

Planner: Chinese Medical Association

Reviewer: Zhu Xuejun, Chief Physician, Peking University First Hospital

The body's biological clock is an invisible "clock" in the body that controls our circadian rhythm and affects sleep, metabolism and hormone balance. When our lifestyle is irregular, such as staying up late or being under a lot of stress, the biological clock will be out of balance, which in turn affects the immune system and endocrine function, and may lead to various health problems.

As the largest organ in the body, the skin is also deeply affected by the biological clock. Adolescent women often suffer from acne, especially before menstruation. Middle-aged women may also get acne around the mouth and jaw. Staying up late for a long time will damage the skin's natural barrier, reduce collagen production, and promote the glycation process, all of which will lead to dull skin tone, chloasma and wrinkles.

In order to maintain skin health, people who stay up late for a long time need to pay special attention to skin care, and the key to skin care is to moisturize. In addition, regular skin care treatments such as fruit acid peels and photorejuvenation can help delay the occurrence of skin problems. Of course, the best way to care for your skin is to develop healthy living habits, avoid staying up late, and ensure adequate sleep and moderate exercise.