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Monsoon is generally the time
when your skin is irritable. It can be unstable,
as in it can alternatively become oily or dry
and dehydrated. Here are some tips that you need
to follow during this season in order to look
fresh and beautiful.
Cleanse your skin daily using a
soap free cleanser. Use a gentle scrub to get
rid of dead cells. |
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For those who develop dry skin during
this, a mixture of rosewater and glycerin applied on
your face before bed time works wonders. A mild cleanser
can be used to get rid of dead cells and grime for those
with oily skin. Oatmeal and papaya are known to act as
mild exfoliants.
Simple is beautiful especially during
wet weather when you should avoid heavy make-up.
Do not be deceived by the clouds as the
sun can wreak havoc even in between the rains. So keep
the sunscreen on even on cloudy days.
It is equally important to keep your
skin well-hydrated as the constant wetting and drying
causes a lot of dehydration.
Our feet bear the brunt of the season
and demand good care. Keeping the feet dry to prevent
fungal infections and regular pedicures are helpful.
Drink a lot fluids, in particular, water
as the rainy season can be deceptively dehydrating.
All external techniques can be in vain
as long as we are not perfect on the inside. Eating
vegetables blanched in boiling water to disinfect them,
as salads and drinking plenty of vegetable soup will
keep you warm and healthy.
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A fungus thrives in humidity -- wet skin folds
rubbing against each other get macerated easily,
providing easy entry to fungi and yeast. As a
result, you develop itchy, circular, reddish,
flaking patches on the body, especially in skin
folds at the groin (Jock Itch), underarms and
around the breast in women. Fungal infections
can also affect your feet, especially if you
wear closed shoes all day. Staying dry is the
best way to avoid them. Carry a set of dry
clothes and footwear to the office and change
immediately if you've gotten drenched on your
way.
Once you are seated at your desk, take your
shoes and socks off to allow air circulation
around your feet. Wear sandals or floaters as
far as possible. Use plenty of dusting talc to
prevent accumulation of sweat and moisture in
skin folds.
Sickly, dull, oily-looking skin is
common during the rainy season. Nondescript itching also
occurs occasionally. A few additional tips on how to
keep your complexion glowing:
Use a face scrub twice a week to exfoliate.
Avoid heavy moisturising creams or oily foundations and
cream-based colour makeup. Use a light mousse or a matte
compact or simply a few drops of calamine lotion as a
makeup base.
A facewash containing alpha hydroxyl acid (like Ahaglow)
helps to freshen the skin, but do not use it more than
once a day.
Use a toner each time you wash your face to close the
pores and restore your skin's pH balance. |
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