Skin care in summer more vital than other months, You may be surprised that your summer skin, which looked radiant throughout winter, suddenly looks dull, blemished and oily. Because The sun's long- and short-wave ultraviolet rays, or UVA and UVB, penetrate the deepest layers of skin, damaging the collagen -- the spongy protein that gives skin it's structure, firmness, and elasticity and in summer skin's natural oils flows freely whereas it solidifies in winter, and .
In the summer there are certain things that you need to take care of, like the body skin care, the feet care, the body odour control, and some other supplementary tips to keep one self hygienic and free from any sort of adverse effects in the hot summer season.
In the summer there are certain things that you need to take care of, like the body skin care, the feet care, the body odour control, and some other supplementary tips to keep one self hygienic and free from any sort of adverse effects in the hot summer season.
Some tips are also given to you for taking care of your skin in this scorching heat of summer and they can be stated as follows:
Stay out of the sun: It's estimated that 90 percent of wrinkles cause due to sun exposure. So stay out of the sun as much as possible especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when it's almost directly overhead and UV radiation is strongest. Stay in the shade as much as possible. When ever you plan to go our of the home , make sure that you do not forget to include a portable umbrella with you.
Use Sunscreen Lotion: Strive to apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before stepping outside. There are different kinds of sunscreens. You should use a sunscreen with a very good sun-protection factor, which is sweat and water-resistant. Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using an SPF 15 or higher anytime you'll be outdoors. If you have very oily skin, you should not use an oily sunscreen. It's better to use an oil free sunscreen for those who have acne prone skin. If your skin is dry, then you can use any normal sunscreen.Sunscreen should always be reapplied after contact with water or after sweating and reapply every two hours. Sunscreen also should be worn year round--every time you leave the house. Shop for sunscreen that blocks against UVB and UVA rays both believed to induce skin cancer.
Tips for applying sunscreen
* Apply the recommended amount evenly to all uncovered skin, especially your lips, nose, ears, neck, hands, and feet.
* Check the label for the correct amount of time to apply it before you go out.
* If the label doesn't give a time, allow about 15 to 30 minutes.
* If you don't have much hair, apply sunscreen to the top of your head, or wear a hat.
* Reapply at least every two hours. Read the label to see how often.
* Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old.
* Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they
go out.
Use moisturizers and lotions: Moisturisation is the most important part of daily skin care. Your skin needs more water than anything else and moisturisers are more needed in summer when you lose most of your body salts by sweating. Buy a water-based moisturizer and use it without fail. Smooth on a moisturizer that contains sunscreen in proper concentration. Put it on before you leave the house and reapply every two hours.
Hydrate your Body with a Summer-Scented Lotion buy a water-based moisturizer, work out your skin’s needs. Find a summery lotion that you won't forget to put on. It's time to pack away your thick winter body butters for more light summery lotions. You don't have time to wait for your lotion to sink in, so look for something light fast absorbing. Nothing spells summer more than a light refreshing fruity lotion. The different lotions meant to make you fair and beautiful have chemicals that can clog the pores and simultaneously hasten the ageing process.Gels and Purees are perfect fast absorbers. I personally love to break out the coconut or mango scented lotion for summer. Make sure you apply right after you dry off from your shower. You need to seal in the moisture your body just soaked in.
Herbal beautician Shahnaz Husain says that flower-based lotions like rose water can be sprayed on the face to tone and refresh it. "A rose-based skin tonic or cucumber water (made by diluting cucumber juice with water) can be used to spray the face," she says. "Keep them cool in the fridge before use. Honey water helps dry skins more, because honey is a humecant. It dehydrates the skin.
Dress with care: Wear clothes that protect your body. People wear tight synthetic clothes and this leads to rashes. It is important to wear lose fitting clothes, preferably made of cotton. Stick to natural fabrics like cotton, linen and mul. Cover as much of your body as possible if you plan to be outside on a sunny day. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves and long pants. Sun-protective clothing is now available in stores. However, FDA does not regulate such products unless the manufacturer intends to make a medical claim.Consider using an umbrella for shade.
Shave the Right Way: I won't ask for a show of hands; you know who you are. In the winter, what is the point of keeping your legs religiously shaved daily when you know your legs will never see the light of day? Those lazy days of winter are over. Find a good razor that won't cause razor burn. I'm a fan of Gilette's Mach III. When picking out a shaving cream, don't choose the $1.00 mens cream; a shaving lotion is much better for your skin as it will hydrate and help ward off nicks and cuts. In a pinch? Use your conditioner for a moisturizing shaving cream.
Exfoliate (Scrub) Your Body: Your body sheds skin cells at an amazing rate every minute of every day. If you don't get rid of them, they'll just sitting on your skin making you look dull and dry. No matter how much lotion you use, you're never going to have glowing skin if you don't exfoliate. Grab a body scrub and hit the shower. Gently rub your exfoliator in circular movements on your entire body from the shoulders down (you'll want a facial exfoliator for your face and neck) and rinse clean. Continue to do this 2-3 times a week for year-round beautiful skin.
Add more water to your life: You have to be a water baby in summer. The most important tip: drink lots and lots of water. Drink at least 15 glasses of water. Make a habit of splashing your face gently with water for instant freshness (try and use mineral water). You can splash as many as 20 times as long as you don't use very hot or cold water on your skin (which can cause fine vein to appear on your face). Steam face regularly to release dirt (five minutes for dry skin and 10 minutes if it is oily). Pat dry with tissue and moisturize. Moisturizers should be used damp on the skin. This seals in the water and helps skin to hold the moisture better.
* You know you should, but do you do it? Drink at least 15 glasses of water a day
* Mix the fruit juice of your choice with mineral water for a healthy soda.
* Is there a waterfall you can get under, or a brook to swim in? Don’t pass up the opportunity. Great for blood circulation.
* Sinking into a bathtub has a tranquilizing effect on the mind. Throw in mineral salts if you can.
* Use water as mouth freshener along with a sprig of mint, honey and lime.
* Make a compress for dry, flaky, irritated skin using water. Use gauze dipped in tolerably cold water. Apply on affected area and leave on for 10 minutes. Instant relief.
* Sebastian Keipp, who wrote My Water Cure, recommends using water as a healing power to cure disease. "Walk barefoot on grass or immerse your legs in cold water up to the knees. This increases resistance to illness."
* With water, remember, more is always better.
Change Your Eating Habbits: First of all avoid tea and coffee in summers. Eat lot of fruits, vegetables and herbs, which supply the skin with essential nutrients and come with free-radical fighting antioxidant properties while they help keep your skin cool. Carrots, lettuce, summer squash such as zucchini, celery, asparagus and leafy greens are good vegetable choices. Sweet juicy fruits such as pears, grapes, watermelon and mangoes both nourish our skin faces a constant barrage of chemicals everyday from pollution to harsh chemically formulated products that strip the skin of its natural balance. Milk is a cooling beverage that also supplies nutrients to your skin and helps to keep it from drying out. Drink a cup of milk every day, and also combine milk with ingredients like almond meal and rose water to make a balancing skin cleanser.
Wear Hats and Sunglasses:The most fabulous, current sunglass styles are those with extra-large frames that help protect the delicate skin around the eyes from skin cancer and aging. Sunglasses also should have broad ultraviolet (UV) protection that absorbs at least 99 percent of UV rays for maximum cancer prevention benefits.
Modern, wide-brimmed sun hats shield the face, neck, ears and chest from the sun. The trend this season on the runway-the bigger the brim, the better! Sun hats also should be tightly woven.
Stay out of the sun: It's estimated that 90 percent of wrinkles cause due to sun exposure. So stay out of the sun as much as possible especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when it's almost directly overhead and UV radiation is strongest. Stay in the shade as much as possible. When ever you plan to go our of the home , make sure that you do not forget to include a portable umbrella with you.
Use Sunscreen Lotion: Strive to apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before stepping outside. There are different kinds of sunscreens. You should use a sunscreen with a very good sun-protection factor, which is sweat and water-resistant. Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using an SPF 15 or higher anytime you'll be outdoors. If you have very oily skin, you should not use an oily sunscreen. It's better to use an oil free sunscreen for those who have acne prone skin. If your skin is dry, then you can use any normal sunscreen.Sunscreen should always be reapplied after contact with water or after sweating and reapply every two hours. Sunscreen also should be worn year round--every time you leave the house. Shop for sunscreen that blocks against UVB and UVA rays both believed to induce skin cancer.
Tips for applying sunscreen
* Apply the recommended amount evenly to all uncovered skin, especially your lips, nose, ears, neck, hands, and feet.
* Check the label for the correct amount of time to apply it before you go out.
* If the label doesn't give a time, allow about 15 to 30 minutes.
* If you don't have much hair, apply sunscreen to the top of your head, or wear a hat.
* Reapply at least every two hours. Read the label to see how often.
* Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old.
* Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they
go out.
Use moisturizers and lotions: Moisturisation is the most important part of daily skin care. Your skin needs more water than anything else and moisturisers are more needed in summer when you lose most of your body salts by sweating. Buy a water-based moisturizer and use it without fail. Smooth on a moisturizer that contains sunscreen in proper concentration. Put it on before you leave the house and reapply every two hours.
Hydrate your Body with a Summer-Scented Lotion buy a water-based moisturizer, work out your skin’s needs. Find a summery lotion that you won't forget to put on. It's time to pack away your thick winter body butters for more light summery lotions. You don't have time to wait for your lotion to sink in, so look for something light fast absorbing. Nothing spells summer more than a light refreshing fruity lotion. The different lotions meant to make you fair and beautiful have chemicals that can clog the pores and simultaneously hasten the ageing process.Gels and Purees are perfect fast absorbers. I personally love to break out the coconut or mango scented lotion for summer. Make sure you apply right after you dry off from your shower. You need to seal in the moisture your body just soaked in.
Herbal beautician Shahnaz Husain says that flower-based lotions like rose water can be sprayed on the face to tone and refresh it. "A rose-based skin tonic or cucumber water (made by diluting cucumber juice with water) can be used to spray the face," she says. "Keep them cool in the fridge before use. Honey water helps dry skins more, because honey is a humecant. It dehydrates the skin.
Dress with care: Wear clothes that protect your body. People wear tight synthetic clothes and this leads to rashes. It is important to wear lose fitting clothes, preferably made of cotton. Stick to natural fabrics like cotton, linen and mul. Cover as much of your body as possible if you plan to be outside on a sunny day. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves and long pants. Sun-protective clothing is now available in stores. However, FDA does not regulate such products unless the manufacturer intends to make a medical claim.Consider using an umbrella for shade.
Shave the Right Way: I won't ask for a show of hands; you know who you are. In the winter, what is the point of keeping your legs religiously shaved daily when you know your legs will never see the light of day? Those lazy days of winter are over. Find a good razor that won't cause razor burn. I'm a fan of Gilette's Mach III. When picking out a shaving cream, don't choose the $1.00 mens cream; a shaving lotion is much better for your skin as it will hydrate and help ward off nicks and cuts. In a pinch? Use your conditioner for a moisturizing shaving cream.
Exfoliate (Scrub) Your Body: Your body sheds skin cells at an amazing rate every minute of every day. If you don't get rid of them, they'll just sitting on your skin making you look dull and dry. No matter how much lotion you use, you're never going to have glowing skin if you don't exfoliate. Grab a body scrub and hit the shower. Gently rub your exfoliator in circular movements on your entire body from the shoulders down (you'll want a facial exfoliator for your face and neck) and rinse clean. Continue to do this 2-3 times a week for year-round beautiful skin.
Add more water to your life: You have to be a water baby in summer. The most important tip: drink lots and lots of water. Drink at least 15 glasses of water. Make a habit of splashing your face gently with water for instant freshness (try and use mineral water). You can splash as many as 20 times as long as you don't use very hot or cold water on your skin (which can cause fine vein to appear on your face). Steam face regularly to release dirt (five minutes for dry skin and 10 minutes if it is oily). Pat dry with tissue and moisturize. Moisturizers should be used damp on the skin. This seals in the water and helps skin to hold the moisture better.
* You know you should, but do you do it? Drink at least 15 glasses of water a day
* Mix the fruit juice of your choice with mineral water for a healthy soda.
* Is there a waterfall you can get under, or a brook to swim in? Don’t pass up the opportunity. Great for blood circulation.
* Sinking into a bathtub has a tranquilizing effect on the mind. Throw in mineral salts if you can.
* Use water as mouth freshener along with a sprig of mint, honey and lime.
* Make a compress for dry, flaky, irritated skin using water. Use gauze dipped in tolerably cold water. Apply on affected area and leave on for 10 minutes. Instant relief.
* Sebastian Keipp, who wrote My Water Cure, recommends using water as a healing power to cure disease. "Walk barefoot on grass or immerse your legs in cold water up to the knees. This increases resistance to illness."
* With water, remember, more is always better.
Change Your Eating Habbits: First of all avoid tea and coffee in summers. Eat lot of fruits, vegetables and herbs, which supply the skin with essential nutrients and come with free-radical fighting antioxidant properties while they help keep your skin cool. Carrots, lettuce, summer squash such as zucchini, celery, asparagus and leafy greens are good vegetable choices. Sweet juicy fruits such as pears, grapes, watermelon and mangoes both nourish our skin faces a constant barrage of chemicals everyday from pollution to harsh chemically formulated products that strip the skin of its natural balance. Milk is a cooling beverage that also supplies nutrients to your skin and helps to keep it from drying out. Drink a cup of milk every day, and also combine milk with ingredients like almond meal and rose water to make a balancing skin cleanser.
Wear Hats and Sunglasses:The most fabulous, current sunglass styles are those with extra-large frames that help protect the delicate skin around the eyes from skin cancer and aging. Sunglasses also should have broad ultraviolet (UV) protection that absorbs at least 99 percent of UV rays for maximum cancer prevention benefits.
Modern, wide-brimmed sun hats shield the face, neck, ears and chest from the sun. The trend this season on the runway-the bigger the brim, the better! Sun hats also should be tightly woven.
0 comments:
Post a Comment