Summer is here and all we want is to have chilled ice-cream and nimbu-paani which is available almost everywhere. This season also comes along a lot of skin care issues too. Oily skin tends to get oilier and dry skin gets patchy and rough. You get prone to breakouts and pimples, rashes and roughness and acne wouldn't leave your side. However, making simple changes in your summer skincare regime can actually help deal with the sweltering summers. While one of the ways to get away with a rough and dehydrated skin is to drink a lot of water, we suggest more interesting ways to make your skin glow.
According to a prominent skin-expert, "Cleansing and refreshing the skin are important during summer to remove sweat and oil deposits. In fact, this is the time of year, when the skin is prone to clogged pores, blackheads, pimples and acne. Rose Water is one of the best known natural skin toners. It is also a natural coolant and ideal during summer. Keep a small bowl of rose water in the refrigerator. This way, it is chilled and ready for use. Wipe the skin several times a day with it, using cotton wool. Your skin is exposed to extreme heat, then blasts of cold air conditioning and excessive humidity; basically it goes through everything problematic.”
1. Give yourself vitamin C boost
For your skin, you can apply Nivea or Ponds body cream.Vitamin C is responsible for maintaining healthy collagen, the supportive tissue of the skin that helps the skin keep healthy, firm and strong. Load up on vitamin C rich foods like orange, lemon, amla, grapefruits, tomato and green leafy vegetables among others.
2. Do not forget to exfoliate
It is essential to remove dead skin cells that damage your skin texture and give you an uneven skin tone. Use natural ingredients to exfoliate your skin, which may include coffee, yogurt, baking soda, sugar.
3. Trust natural remedies only
Go natural this season. Do not trust commercial products to help you take care of the skin. Remember, these chemical laden products will only damage your skin in the long run. Instead, there are ingredients in your kitchen that can help soothe your skin during summer. Bring lemon and tomatoes to your rescue.
4. Forget everything, but sunscreen
You can apply L'Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence SPF 50 or Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Kids Sunblock Cream Spf-25 which is also affordable.
Remember, sunscreen is the most important product you must use. Exposure to the sun can damage your skin which can form wrinkles and fine lines. Prolonged exposure can also lead to dark spots or patches.
5. Do not ignore the eyes and lips
ou can buy Maybelline New York Baby Lips Color Balm or Nivea Lip balm which will protect your lips from the sun.Your eyes and lips are the most exposed and the most neglected areas of your face. Whenever you step out of the house, make sure your eyes are covered with sunglasses and lips are loaded with sun protecting balm. Wash your eyes and lips with cold water once you come from outside.
6. Binge on cooling foods
Your diet also decides the glow on your face. Therefore, always eat seasonal fruits and vegetables that cool your body. Drink lots of water to reduce the temperature of the body that is exposed to the sun. Drink vegetable juices and coconuts water that will be the best electrolyte on a hot sunny day.
7. Stay hygienic
Overall hygiene also helps tackle the heat. Take a bath twice daily, which will not only keep your skin fresh but also help you stay away from summery lethargy.
