Thursday 19 April 2018

How to take care of your skin in summer?

Your skin may be a protective shell, or maybe for you it’s the clue that defines your age; whatever your idea may be, one fact cannot be ignored – skin is the most sensitive yet pivotal organ of the human body. This simply means that you should pay special attention towards the skincare; although your attention should be proper all the time, summer season asks for more skin care attitude.

With summer just right around the corner, people are searching for summer skin care tips that can help them survive the negative effects of staying under the sun. Ironic as it may be, even though the sun is the icon for the summer season, it’s also the biggest concern for a lot of people. 

Dr. Manju Keshari is a Dermatologist in Kemps skin clinic in Ghaziabad, she tells us about, how summer affects your skin, to how you can take care of all those problems. She also gave out simple tips for skin care during the summers.

Best Summer Skin Care Tips

The basis of skin care in the summer is above all the protection of the skin from the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV protection), this is best done by suitable sun protection. To do this, always adjust the sun protection to your skin type (the brighter the skin, the higher the sun protection factor). The light protection factor should be at least 20. In this way, the skin is well protected from sunburn, which could otherwise lead to skin peeling. Furthermore, premature aging of the skin is prevented.

Skin Care in summer

It is also possible to protect yourself against dangerous sun rays by means of suitable clothing. Make sure your skin is covered as much as possible. You can even buy clothes with built-in UV protection.
Increased perspiration and increased formation of sebum directly lead to clogging of the pores. Therefore it is essential to clean the skin thoroughly as part of skin care, this also prevents skin impurities.

In addition to protecting your skin against the sun, you may also need to change your skincare routine in summer:
  • Stay away from Sun in the peak hours.
  • Try exfoliating more often if your skin is suffering from sweat and clogged pores
  • Make sure you’re staying hydrated as it’s good for your health and your skin
  • Increase your water intake. Drink lots of water as this helps to keep the skin hydrated. 
  • Try to stay indoors and avoid going outdoors in the noon/afternoon when Sun is overhead. 
  • Avoid carbonated soft drinks i.e cool drinks.
  • Shower after swimming in pools as the chlorine can dry out your skin
  • Avoid eating spicy foods like dum biryani etc. Eat healthy, nutritious and balanced food for an overall health condition of the skin, body, and mind.
  • Wear loose and light-colored cotton clothes. Avoid tight-fitting synthetic wear.
  • Go for an early morning walk or late evening walk to stay fit.

Keep makeup to a minimum

Give your skin a break in the summer and try to wear makeup as little as possible. This will give your skin the opportunity to breathe and be free from the chemicals and cosmetics. Getting air to you skin is vital, as it’s not being covered up by cosmetic products and it’s a good way for your skin to feel fresh and uplifted.

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