Best Ever Summer Skin Care Tips

Just like our wardrobe, our skin care too definitely needs a seasonal change. The summer months combined with humidity and heat can be pretty harsh on your skin if you don't take care of your. UVA/UVB rays can increase the activity of the sebaceous glands, as a result of his Oily skin gets oilier, and dry skin gets patchy. The intensity of the sun’s rays also causes  tanning by producing more melanin pigments,  breakouts,  pimples, blemishes ,  rashes , roughness, acne, open pores(which can get clogged with dirt and oil) on the face.

Here are few simple everyday summer skin care tips for keeping skin healthy & glowing during the summer.

1.  Choose right Face Wash

Make sure you Wash your face plenty of times every day to keep your face clean of dust and sweat through these hot months. No need to use a face wash( twice a day) every time, clean water would do just fine.

•         Dry & combination skin – invest in a non-foaming cleanser

•         Oily/acne prone skin- go for a salicylic acid foaming cleanser

•         Normal skin- a gel based face wash

2. Use a Refreshing Toner

Sweating can cause our skin pores to open up. Using a good toner (after making sure the skin is clean) can help you close open pores. Pay attention to the T- zone while toning your face because of the largest concentration of sebaceous glands that will tend to make your face oiler & more patchy.

Also read: Best Homemade Skin Toner According To Skin Type

3. Change Your Moisturizer

Do not be under the misunderstanding that  your skin cannot get dry during summer, that’s a myth.

•         Dry, normal & Combination  skin: Invest in a hydrating, lightweight, non-greasy product that suits the weather.

•         Oily skin: Oil-free ,gel based moisturizer

4. Use A Lightweight Sunscreen

UV rays of the sun could result in premature ageing and wrinkles to your skin any time of the year, especially in summer months. Pick a lightweight/ mattifying (oily/ combination skin) sunscreen that soaks into your skin and gets absorbed skin without leaving a white cast.

 A minimum SPF of 30(covers UVA and UVB rays& broad ultraviolet spectrum) is recommended and must be applied 20-30 minutes before stepping out into the sun. Reapply every three hours if you are spending all day in the sun. Make sure to cover your hands, feet, shoulders, and neck as well. If you are going to be swimming, then keep re-applying as and when it gets washed out.

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5. Scrubbing is important

Exfoliation twice a week should be one of the important steps of our skin care routine to get  brighter and smoother skin as it removed dull & dead skin cells that prevent the skin from breathing . Exfoliation is required for your face & entire body as well.  Make sure to be gentle while exfoliating your skin. Pay special attention to knees and elbows. Finish with a body cream or oil within three minutes of toweling off.

Also read:  Best Homemade Scrub

6. Include Antioxidants in Your Diet

You can include antioxidants in your skin care regimen by adding them to your diet as well. Seasonal  fruits & vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and delivers a unique hydration & protection to the skin from environmental damage, resulting in a radiant complexion. An ideal SPF meal, loaded with vitamin C-rich citrus, fresh fruits, berries, tomato, green and leafy vegetables, and vitamin E-rich nuts help to boost your SPF & collagen production from within that can help limit potential for sunburn, reduce the appearance of sun spots & premature ageing.

7. Drink Plenty of Water

 During summer your skin requires moisture as well as hydration. Water is the most important to keep your skin supple, soft, and radiant. Make sure your intake of water is an optimum 8-10 glasses at least in a day and remember to carry water anywhere you go. Water is also very crucial to flush the toxins out from the skin through sweat and urine.

 Tip: There are varieties of fruit juices, vegetable juices and natural alternatives like lime juice, coconut water, buttermilk etc to hydrate yourself and feel fresh.

8. Take Special Care of the Eye Region

 Remember the skin around the eyes is much thinner & very delicate as compared to the rest of your face and needs extra attention. If you do step out, make sure your eyes are covered with sunglasses and lips protected with a balm SPF15.

If too much heat is making your eyes burn, then wash them with clean and cold water. A couple of cold cotton pads dipped in potato juice/ cucumber juice can be soothing too. If the problem persists, do consult a doctor.

9. Take  Shower

Remember to have shower  twice a day during summer will help to keep skin clear, decreasing acne breakouts, prevent excessive drying and itching of the skin. A bucket-bath with neem leaves can help.

10. Take care of your feet also

Tip: Soaking hands and feet in water enriched with a pinch of salt will help boost blood circulation and after that applying a cream rich in urea and Vitamin C should help too.

 11.You can also opt for a hat with a brim or umbrella for full protection from the scorching heat.

11. Apply minimum Makeup

During summer wear minimal facial makeup & let your skin to breathe better. Use a lightweight moisturizer & sunscreen, tinted lip balm, and organic kajal in summer to give your skin some rest.