Summer is a trying time for your skin. The blazing skin, scorching heat, pollution and environmental contaminants take away your skin’s natural radiance, leaving it oily, dull and blemished.
Increase in temperature during summer combined with humidity and heat, can increase the activity of sebaceous glands, this makes oily skin appear more oily and dry skin appear rough and patchy. The intensity of sun rays also cause tanning by producing more melanin pigments
How to take care of your skin in summer season
Face wash: In summer you need a face wash that can draw out excess oil from your skin If you have dry skin, use non foaming cleanser Wash your face plenty of times during the day to keep your skin clean and refresh
Antioxidants: A good antioxidant serum will help to boost collagen production, and will scavenge harmful free radicals to prevent skin damage Add antioxidants like citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, green tea, nuts, while grains in diet
Water: In summer, your skin requires moisture as well as hydration Increase intake of water as much as you can, remember to carry water where ever you go and drink a minimum of 2to 3 liters a day. Water is very crucial to flush out the toxins from the skin through sweat and urine Vit C is good for maintaining healthy collagen, add more of orange, lemon, grapefruit, tomato green leafy vegetables in diet
Exfoliate:Exfoliation is a key to brighter and smoother skin. It removes skin debris and piled up dead cells. Exfoliate your entire body and not just your face People with sensitive skin should opt for mild exfoliators
Sunscreen: Choose one with broad ultraviolet spectrum, reapply after every 3 hours if you are spending all day in sun. Cover your hands, feet, shoulders and neck
Makeup: Were minimal make up as humidity and heat supress the skin’s ability to breath and stress it out Use tinted moisturiser and tinted lip balm.
Toner: Toner is important to close pores, it is essential in summer to prevent oil accumulation in open pores. cucumber and aloe Vera base toner are light and refreshing
Moisturiser: Your skin needs moisture during summer Use a lighter and non greasy product that suits the weather
Eye care: Skin around eyes is much thinner and delicate as compared to the rest of your face Use a good undereye gel that has Hyluronic acid, cucumberor or honey. These ingredients keep the skin around the eyes hydrated and prevent wrinkle formation
Lip care: Use sun protecting lip balm
Fruits: Always choose seasonal fruits and vegetables that cools your body
Stay hygienic: Take bath twice daily, this will keep your skin fresh and away from lethargy.
