This summer has been harsh my dear friends ,so do take care of your skin with few holistic summer skincare tips that would help all skin types.

Your face is your identity to the world, so you should look after it 365 days of the year. Hence Make sure you keep your face clean of dust and sweat through these hot months. A lot of people encounter break-outs and pimples in these months. If you are one of them, make sure you splash your face with water at least 3-4 times every day. rosewater and basil whereas if you have dry and matured skin you should use egg white, lemon, chandan and curd with a pinch of turmeric and besan.

Too much sun is bad for your skin. Not only can you get tanned (which is not always a bad thing) but over exposure to sun rays can cause premature ageing of skin too. Our skin contains a pigment called melanin and too much exposure to sun causes more melanin to be produced. This is why a prolonged stay under the direct sun can cause a change in your skin colour or even tanning. This is also why sunscreens are recommended irrespective of your skin.

It's that time of the year when hot chai becomes a little less favoured and nimbu-soda will become a go-to option. Very soon, anything synthetic will be ano-no and cotton will be your go-to fabric. Umbrellas come out to give your sunscreen company, suede shoes get packed away. We would raid our fridge for a certain king of fruits and crib each time our AC breaks down even for a minute. You guessed it, we are talking about summers. Summer is upon us in all its glory. And with it, a whole lot of skin care issues too. Oily skin gets oilier, and dry skin gets patchy. There are breakouts and pimples, rashes and roughness, and that acne just wouldn't go away! Just a few simple changes in your everyday skin care regimen can ensure that you are all set to glow through this season too.

five easy tips :

1 ) sunscreen - Don't forget to wear sunscreen! UV rays can be harmful for your skin any time of the year, but more so in the summer months when our exposure levels are higher. Pick a sunscreen that gels into your skin and gets absorbed. A minimum SPF of30 is recommended and must be applied 20-30 minutes before you head out into the sun.

2) natural remedies - right from your kitchen Lemon and tomato are very good for keeping your skin fresh. A quick way to use tomato is to juice tomatoes (don't add water) and freeze the juice using your regular ice-trays. Use this as a gentle scrub every alternate day and let the juice dry on the skin before washing it off. The lycopene in tomato does wonders for the facial skin.

3) For the eyes and lips- The sun's rays are the harshest between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. during summer months. Avoid stepping out around these times. If you do step out, make sure your eyes are covered with sunglasses and lips protected with a balm. We often forget that the skin around the eyes is very delicate and needs extra attention. If too much heat is making your eyes burn, then wash them with clean and cold water.

4) Maintain hygiene.  Overall hygiene can go a long way in tackling the heat. Having a bath twice a day will not only keep your skin fresh, it will also help combat summer lethargy. If you are prone to prickly heat – a bucket-bath with neem leaves can help. People who suffer from body odour can also benefit from regular bathing. Chlorine water can speed up the process of tanning, that is the reason why we tan more in the pool than ordinarily. Make sure you bathe after a swim to get the chlorine off your body. "Soaking hands and feet in water enriched with a pinch of salt will help boost blood.

5) Eat cooling foods- what we eat has a lot todo with how we look and feel. Eating heavy food is bound to make you sluggish in a weather like this. Additionally, it can make your skin oily and susceptible to breakouts. Go for seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stay away from sugary drinks that are full of calories. Make sure your intake of water is an optimum 8-10 glasses at least. Try vegetable juices and natural alternatives like nariyal pani to hydrate yourself and feel fresh.

last but not the least . Don't fear the sun, as it is a mood enhancer. Sunlight helps us produce more seratonin – a mood boosting hormone. That's exactly why days of no sun during winters can make you feel low. Just make sure you balance the outdoor travel with a good skin care regimen and protect yourself from the harmful impact of sun ray.

this tips are tried and tested and advised time and again by dermatologists. do post your feedback on 9987000175 

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Dr.kinjal Shah