BY DERMATOLOGISTGUIDE TO SUMMER SKIN CARE During summer the warm condition can leave your skin contending with excess sweat and exposure to damaging sun rays which are very harmful to the skin. So there should be some strategic changes to your daily skincare regimen to combat the ill effect of summer and keep our skin health. Let’s take some useful tips and guideline from Dr.Kavitha, dermatologist in Bangalore.
1. LIGHTEN UP YOUR SKIN-CARE ROUTINE One of the best way to protect our skin from heat and humidity of summer means you can swap out a heavier cleanser (think cream or oil cleanser) in favor of a gentle, foaming option.
2. ADOPT A DUAL-PURPOSE MOISTURIZER switching to a combination of moisturizer and sunscreen during the summer is useful. A moisturizer with lightweight, SPF of 30 or higher may be useful to many people
3. BUT DON’T STOP MOISTURIZING COMPLETELY. In summer despite the weather being hot and humid you still need to moisturize, Even though, if your skin already feels oily, you should always follow cleansing with a moisturizer.
4. VITAMIN C IS MUST IN SUMMER Vitamin C prevents Hyperpigmentation Improve the appearance of fine lines Help with collagen production.
5. CUT DOWN YOUR SHOWER TIME “In summer we usually like to take more bath but overshowering, or showering in water that is too hot, can lead to over-drying your skin.
6-USE MAKEUP THAT IS NON-COMEDOGENIC Non-comedogenic means product formulated without pore-clogging ingredients, Try to use only those which are non-comedogenic.
7. TRY TO STAY IN THE SHADE Try to stay more in shade and avoid direct sunlight. Direct sunlight’s are very harmful to our skins.
8. DON’T FORGET TO HYDRATE Hydration is always important for our skin but it is very much essential for us to keep our skin hydrated in summer.
9-SPF, SPF, SPF This is the most important tips or recommendations that don’t leave your home without applying sunscreen
DR. KAVITHA GV MANDAL Dermatologist, Cosmetologist in Bangalore
www.sktruderma.com