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HEALTH ||||| PREVENTION
well. Stand under the fan and/or put on
the air-conditioner to ensure complete
drying, after which, dust these areas
with anti-fungal powder to keep
infections at bay. Do not wear socks
without drying your feet and fingers.
6 SKINCARE
TIPS FOR THE
MONSOON
IF YOU THINK SKIN PROBLEMS OCCUR
ONLY DURING SUMMER, THINK AGAIN.
BY: DR CHYTRA ANAND
Viral infections and
stomach bugs are not the
only bane associated
with monsoons. Our
skin too faces a lot of
distress. Here are a few things you can do
to ensure minimal damage to your skin
during the rainy season.
KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAN
Dirt and dust stick to your skin due to
humidity and oiliness, and cause
bacteria to build up in the pores, which
may lead to skin infections and
breakouts. Hence, keep your face and
skin squeaky clean at all times.
Beginning with the face, use a mild,
soap-free or PH-balanced cleanser twice
daily to wash away dirt, grime, oil and
bacterial build up in pores. Follow it up
with a serum; either vitamin C-based for
regular wear or salicylic acid-based for
oily and acne-prone skin. Use a light and
soothing water-based moisturiser.
DRY YOURSELF WELL
Constant sweating and humidity render
skin damp, particularly at the folds.
Fungal and bacterial infections are
commonplace owing to damp weather.
Areas such as armpits, groin region, skin
in-between toes and fingers are
particularly vulnerable. After a bath, dry
these areas and also your hair and scalp
DO NOT FOREGO SUNSCREEN
Contrary to popular perception, the
Sun’s UV radiation easily penetrates
cloud cover and enters buildings through
glass windows and doors. Therefore,
wear sunscreen all the time, and reapply
every few hours.
APPLY MINIMAL MAKEUP
This season is for minimalist makeup.
Heavy skin applicants clog pores and
cause skin irritation. If you must apply
makeup, use water-proof cosmetics.
Replace heavy foundation bases with
lightweight powders. Ensure that the
products you use do not clog skin pores.
DEAL WITH EXCESSIVE SWEAT
Keep yourself clean and dry. Bathe and
clean off sweat every morning and
evening using antibiotic soaps. This will
also keep bad odour at bay. Keep areas
like armpits, inner thighs, fingers and
toes especially clean and dry to prevent
bacterial and fungal infections.
VISIT A SKIN SPECIALIST
If you find yourself bogged down by
repeated acne breakouts and excessive
pigmentation, see a dermatologist.
De-tanning treatments like peels and
microdermabrasion will help remove
summer tan; fillers like Juvederm will
help replenish the skin’s lost glow and
hydration; while medi facials and revlite
photofacials will help maintain skin tone
and texture during monsoons.
(The author is Cosmetic Dermatologist,
Kosmoderma Clinics, located in
Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad)
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