Tips To Care For Skin During The Rainy Season
July 10, 2009
Rainy season marks the end of the dry and hot season, however it can cause real problem to one’s skin making it look oily, patchy and also making it prone to fungal infections. However one need not worry about these damages and can take the help of certain tips to how to have a good glowing skin.
The first problem of the rainy season is one of dull and lifeless skin. This is mainly due to the high humidity in the atmosphere and uneven distribution of moisture and poor cell turnover. A tip here that could help is that one could follow a regular routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing the skin. It is best to use a gentle non drying soap and splash plain water several times a day on the face. It is best to follow up this treatment with use an exfoliating face scrub to remove dead cells and increase collagen production. An ideal scrub could consist of oatmeal and fruit extracts.
Next, one may notice pimples, and breakouts on the skin, which is mainly due to dirt and pollutants attracted by the sweat. The tip to solve this problem during the rainy season lies in cleaning and maintaining a clean skin. It is necessary one washes one’s skin thoroughly of dirt, and grim by using a gentle face wash atleast two to three times a day. When one is out to work, one can easily carry wet wipes to wipe one’s face and avoid accumulation of sweat and dust.
Fungal infection causes havoc during the rainy season. Wet shoes and clothes are breeding grounds for microbes. However one can easily solve this problem by using an anti-bacterial soap for taking a bath. It is best to dust an anti-fungal powder on skin and all it’s fold. One should follow this tip and also wash one’s feet with water and soap after one comes indoors from the rain outside.
A great tip about the type of clothing one should wear to be comfortable and look after one’s skin during the rainy season. It is best to wear clothings that are light,skin friendly and of natural fibers like cottons. Besides one should make it a point to drink a lot of boiled water to keep oneself well-hydrated. Boiling of water is very important to protect oneself from seasonal infections to health.
However do not forget to have your full of fruits from your healthy fruit basket. Include fruits like guavas, papayas, pomegranates, apples, oranges and also include dry-fruits like nuts, almonds, figs and raisins. Wash all the fruits thoroughly and include colors to your fruit bowl; orange, red, yellow, purple and those fruits rich in anti-oxidants.
One can be sure that one has looked after one’s skin well by following all these tips during the rainy season.
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