SKIN CARE IN SUMMER SEASON

How Does Summer Affect Your Skin?

Increase in temperatures during the summer months, combined with humidity and heat, can increase the activity of the sebaceous glands. This makes oily skin appear oilier and dry skin appear rough and patchy. The intensity of the sun’s rays also causes tanning by producing more melanin pigments. While everyone is aware that more melanin means darker skin, few relate sunburned skin with aging and cancer. The heat can also cause more pores to open, which can get clogged with dirt and oil, trapping bacteria, causing acne, pimples, and blemishes on the face.

TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN IN THE SUMMER

 1. Consider Changing Your Face Wash:

Cleansing your face is the most basic skin care routine that you need to follow, irrespective of the season. During summers, the climate is already hot and humid. Your face tends to produce more oil during this time, so you need to change your cleanser accordingly.

Oily skin takes the maximum beating as your pores can get easily clogged and cause acne. Get a foaming cleanser that contains salicylic acid for summers.

If you have dry skin, you may experience redness and rashes. Use a non-soapy face wash to clean your face twice a day. The same is applicable for those with combination skin.

Those who have normal skin can switch to a gel-based face wash during summers.
Wash your face twice or thrice a day to feel refreshed.

2. Do Not Forget Sunscreen:

This is something that you absolutely cannot forget during summers. Sun protection for your face, hands, legs, and any other exposed parts of your body is vital. Excessive UV exposure can permanently damage your skin and cause sunburn, wrinkles, fine lines, and premature aging. Invest in a sunblock or sunscreen that has a broad UV spectrum (at least SPF 30). Apply it twice a day on all the exposed parts of your skin.

3. Keep Yourself Hydrated:

Drink lots of water and don’t forget to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go. Keep sipping from your bottle. This is important to keep your skin hydrated, flush out toxins from your body, and feel refreshed during the hot summer days.

4. Do Not Forget Your Feet:

Your skin doesn’t end at your neck. Most of us tend to forget our feet. Now that you have replaced your winter boots with summer sandals, you need to take care of your feet as well. Use a scrub to remove the dead and dry skin cells. Moisturize your feet them and don’t forget to apply sunscreen lotion on your them.

5. Tone Your Skin: 

Toners are a must-have during the summer months. A good toner keeps your skin oil-free and clean. It also reduces the appearance of pores. When applying toner, pay attention to your T-zone as it is the part of your face that secretes the maximum oil during summer.

6. Exfoliate:

During summer, your skin works hard to keep itself healthy and heal any irritation or sunburn. Help your skin in this process by exfoliating it gently. Exfoliation helps buff away the dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking radiant. You can use homemade sugar scrubs to exfoliate your skin or simply grab a washcloth and use it to scrub your skin gently. However, make sure that you do not over-exfoliate your skin.

Best Homemade Face Packs for Summer

Summer can make our face look very dull, itchy and oily. Thanks to the sun that tans and the greasy air. Also, as we sweat a lot and most often forget to keep ourselves properly hydrated, summer time actually becomes a skin problem time for most of us. Going for a facial every time you feel your face needs a treatment will not only cost you a leg and an arm but it is also not a very healthy practice as the salons use nothing but chemical products. So, here we list ten homemade packs which you can easily make and keep your skin nourished and hydrated.
1. Mint and turmeric face pack: 

Only the idea of a mint face pack can make you feel fresh in the scorching heat. Just grind a handful of mint leaves and add a dash of turmeric powder to it. Mix a few drops of lukewarm or cold water, whichever your skin prefers and apply the paste on your skin. Leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it off. 

2. Cucumber and sugar face pack:

We are sure you have not heard about this one. Just add a dash of sugar in mashed cucumber slices. Refrigerate them for some time. Once it is cool, apply the paste on your face. It will make your skin glow suddenly as it soothes and hydrates it well.





3. Lemon and honey face pack:

Another of the minty, lemony packs the idea of which only makes you feel rejuvenated. This will particularly help you ward off greasy skin. For this one, mix equal parts of lemon juice and honey, most suitable will be a tablespoon of each, with an egg white and mix them thoroughly. Keep it on your face with 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it away with water.



4. Curd and gram flour face pack:

This one is for those whose skin is more prone to tanning and who would like to get rid of their Goa tan. Curd and gram flour both are very good for whitening the sun damaged skin and recovering its essential glow. Mix both of them in roughly equal parts. Apply to your face or wherever you would like to de-tan, including your arms or legs. Let the pack dry. Once dry, rinse it away with lukewarm water.



5. Strawberry and lemon face pack:

Love the smell of strawberries? Here’s the face pack for you. It will work wonders for an oily and dull skin. Mash a few strawberries in a bowl and add a table spoon of yogurt, a few drops of lemon juice and honey to it. Apply the paste on your face for 10 to 15 minutes or till it dries. Wash it with water.


6. Egg and honey mask: 

Egg has many, many nutrients which are really good for not only our health or hair but our skin as well. For the skin egg mask, add one egg white along with a tablespoon of lemon juice in a bowl. Mix them well and apply the paste to your face. Keep it on for 15 to 20 minutes and was it away with lukewarm water. This will help keep your skin tight, oil free and glowing.






7. Banana face mask:

Most of the people are complaining about an oily skin in summer but let’s say you are the odd one out and still have a skin that has dry patches, then you need this face mask. Mash half a banana and add one tablespoon of honey and one and a half tablespoon of sour cream. Apply it evenly on your skin and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water. Your skin will become much smoother and hydrated.

8. Sandalwood and rosewater pack:

If you have a problem of sweating a lot and forgetting to sip on water, here’s what your skin needs. Mix sandalwood with rose water and apply on your skin once every week. This will soothe your skin and will also help in de-tanning.

9. Tomato pulp face pack:

If you have a skin that is tanned as well as oily, here’s your stone to hit both of them together. Get tomato pulp from a tomato and add in it a drop of honey. Apply the paste wherever you want to de-tan and leave for about 15 minutes. Wash it with cold water.

10. Milk and honey pack:

For this one, either take milk powder or simply take milk and add a few drops of honey to it. Apply the mixture on your face and let it stay on for 10 to 15 minutes. It will moisturize your skin and soften it.

I HOPE THESE ALL REMEDIES WILL WORK FOR YOU IN THIS SUMMER..
THANKS :)