The skin treatments baseball players receive: What are the basics of summer skin care?

“Most professional baseball players receive dermatological procedures.” Former professional baseball player Jung Keun-woo recently said this on the YouTube channel “Jung Keun-woo’s Baseball Life.” By showing himself actually undergoing procedures, he demonstrated how important skincare is for athletes who spend time outdoors. He explained that he had restored his skin’s function through various procedures, including Ultherapy, InMode, Rejuran and Oligio, and that these were part of his “routine as a player,” rather than merely cosmetic treatments for appearance. Outdoor training and games involve prolonged ultraviolet exposure, making recurrent dermatitis, pigmentation and reduced elasticity more likely, and these can even affect performance and physical condition. His words conveyed that skin, too, is part of the body and an important area that needs recovery from irritation and damage.

This message applies not only to athletes but also to ordinary people routinely exposed to ultraviolet radiation, such as golfers, marathon runners, hikers and outdoor workers. Once summer begins in earnest, the UV index rises rapidly, sebum production increases, and skin becomes more vulnerable to breakouts and loss of elasticity. Summer ultraviolet radiation does more than burn the epidermis: it reaches the dermis, destroys collagen and undermines elasticity. Over time, this leads to wrinkles, pigmentation, enlarged pores and damage to the skin barrier; the longer recovery is delayed, the faster skin ages. That is why, at this moment before summer arrives, assessing your skin and establishing a protective routine matters more than anything.

Various procedures are available to prevent summer UV damage and restore skin function. First, Oligio, a radiofrequency lifting procedure, refines pores enlarged by sebum and sweat and smooths rough texture. For sensitized skin, Shining Rejuran, containing salmon DNA, helps restore the dermis and strengthen the barrier. For skin dried by summer sun, Super Miracle Hydration Injections provide immediate hydration and soothing. If pigmentation is a concern, the Whitening Synergy procedure can also help even out skin tone.

LDM (Low Density Micro-Ultrasound) is a representative skin-soothing procedure for summer. Unlike conventional ultrasound procedures, it uses fine, low-density ultrasound rather than radiofrequency, vibrating hundreds of times per second to act deep within the skin without irritation. These vibrations suppress the production of inflammatory substances and have an excellent effect on restoring the damaged barrier. Although it looks quiet on the outside, “microscopic rebuilding” is occurring within. It can be received without discomfort even when skin is rough and sensitive, and because almost no redness or heat remains afterwards, the return to everyday life is quick.

Although dermatological procedures are highly effective, they alone cannot be said to provide sufficient summer skincare. To fundamentally reduce UV damage, everyday care must accompany them. The most basic step is using sunscreen properly. Care is needed even if you stay indoors or the weather is cloudy, because you are still exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

It is also essential to consult recommendations for high-SPF or high-PA sunscreens and choose a product suited to the situation. Selecting according to skin type—including products for oily or sensitive skin and mineral or chemical sunscreens—is central to protection. It is important to know how to apply sunscreen correctly and develop a habit of reapplying every two to three hours. Physical protection such as hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved clothing should also be used actively.

For prolonged outdoor activities such as golf or running, choosing functional clothing to reduce friction-related irritation, and washing promptly after sweating or cooling the skin with a mist, can also be very helpful. After returning indoors, a routine that quickly stabilizes skin temperature and aids recovery with moisturizing cream or a soothing ampoule is essential.

Skin is the defensive barrier first exposed to the external environment and a tissue that requires a great deal of time to recover. For this reason, consistent assessment and routines are far more important than one-off procedures or expensive products. As Jung Keun-woo said, players check their bodies before the season and repeat the care they need. The same applies to skin. Before the intense heat arrives, now is the time to prepare your skin for the season. Skin remembers. And the faces of those who prepare in advance respond differently. This summer, a small change in routine is what is needed to prevent both your skin and your performance from falling apart.

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