With the summer season already here, it’s time to make a few
changes in your routine to have a skin-friendly summer. Dr Sangeeta
Velaskar, vice president and head, Medical Services and R&D, Kaya Skin
Clinic, recommends a few tips for taking care of yourself in the hot and
humid weather.
Screen the sun: Zero down on a sunscreen that best meets
your requirements and contains sun protection factor (SPF). SPF 30 is best
recommended for Indian skin types. Apply sun screen 20 to 30 minutes before
stepping out and ensure you wear sunscreen every day, even when you stay
indoors.
Here are some sunscreen dos and don’ts to keep in mind.
Follow the essential routine: Follow the cleansing, toning
and moisturising ritual twice a day for best results. Summers are the most
nightmarish time for skin issues, specially
acne.
To keep your skin acne-free use a cleanser which contains salicylic acid and
helps reduce acne and prevent future breakouts.
Read these essential tips to choose cosmetics for acne-prone skin.
Exfoliate: Incorporating
exfoliation into your skincare regime is a must to avoid dull skin. Exfoliants
remove old, dry, dead skin cells, toxins and other deposits and allow new skin
cells to surface. Scrub your elbows and knees at least twice a week to get rid
of dead tissues. Rub a slice of
lemon with sugar every alternate day to keep them clean and to
remove tan.
Hair woes: Since hair tends to be moisture-deprived during
summers, overuse of any kind of chemical and hair styling tool should be
avoided. Shampooing often results in loss of shine and moisture. Consider
switching to a gentle shampoo and use a deep conditioner to replenish the loss
of moisture. Massage your hair with a mixture of
coconut oil,
castor and
olive oil regularly to keep your hair nourished.
Here’s how to choose the right shampoo.
Happy feet: Start with wearing an open sandal in the summer
to keep your feet dry and give them a chance to ‘breathe’. Your feet are
subject to sunburn just like the rest of your body. Use sunscreen during the
day and during the evenings apply a lightweight moisturiser.
You could also give yourself a pedicure at home.
Maintain a healthy diet:
With summers in full swing, it is advised that apart from drinking lots of
water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food would ensure
a cool mind and body. To keep your skin hydrated, eat lot of fresh fruits and
green vegetables. Include fruits and vegetables like bitter gourd, spinach,
cucumber, watermelons, oranges, cherries, plums and lychee to your diet.
Here’s a sample diet plan for summers.
With inputs from IANS
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