Skin Care

Summer in Delhi spells doom for the skin. The poor skin has to bear the grunt of extreme rising temperature, the harsh sun, and the dust. Therefore it is important to take good care of the skin.

During summer many people face skin problems. Hence it is important to identify the skin type and take care accordingly, otherwise there can be drastic consequences. The biggest enemy of skin in summer are the harmful rays from the sun. Exposure to the UVA and UVB rays can cause immense damage to skin like sun burn, dehydration, and pigmentation, depending on the extent of the exposure. Moreover, swimmers face a fair chance of skin damage in the sun because chlorine and sun act as a catalyst. Therefore it is important to use sun screens which act as shields against the harmful ultra-violet rays.

With so many sun screen lotions flooding the market it is very important to choose the right one. An effective sun screen should have SPF (Sun Protection Factor) between SPF15 and SPF30. For maximum effectiveness the sun screen should be applied on a clean face and 20 minutes before exposure to sun. If one sweats too much or one wants to venture into water then one must go for water resistant sun screens.

Well, you would be surprised to know that even a minute exposure to the sun can be harmful to your skin. Even a five minute stand in the sun can do unthinkable damage to the skin.

Another common problem faced during summer is tanning. To prevent tan, some home remedies do a great work. Mix juice of cabbage with milk powder and apply it as a pack. Also rubbing a half-cut potato on the face is good and it actually acts as a bleach.

Summer is a bad time for oily skin as they are more susceptible to acne and pimples. One must get a good thorough cleansing by an expert or a beauty therapist.

In summer nothing cools like water. A minimum of 8 to 10 glasses of water should be taken daily. It not only hydrates the body but also removes harmful toxins and aids digestion. The water also moisturizes the skin and gives it a healthy glow. Also one must bathe regularly in summers to keep the skin clean.

Who does not wish to have a good skin. For that a balanced diet is a must. To keep the body cool from inside one can choose from the variety of fruits and vegetables available in the summer season such as melons, pumpkins and bottle gourd. One must include more of salads and fruits in the diet that will keep the skin flushed of toxins.

To keep the skin ever glowing and free from any allergy it is important to follow a daily skin care regime. Cleansing the skin at night with a good cleansing milk is essential to rid the skin of all the dust. The milk should be massaged on the face and wiped off with a wet towel. This will clean the skin gently. Application of cucumber juice on the skin also helps. A water based moisturiser can also be applied to prevent the skin from drying at night.

For that blemish free and idiomatic skin it is essential to have a professional cleansing of the skin once a month, especially in summers.

- Avni Sood