Skin Care For Summers by Dr. Shweta Iyenger of Skinsense.

Summer has amazing delights like mangoes but it also has some annoying skin concerns!!

LIST OF COMMON SUMMER SKIN CONCERNS:-

1) Dullness

2) WH/BH

3) Pimples

4) Face and body tanning

5) Uneven skin tone

6) Pigmentation concerns

7) Fungal Infections

8) Boils & Folliculitis

Sunburn is listed as a common skin concern

It is one of the possibilities in an extremely hot area, but it is not common in Indian skin type

Sharing a scientific, simple basic range for daily summer skincare regime

Summer skincare:-

1) Step 1:- Face wash

- Best face wash for summer is containing AHA/BHA & aloe Vera extract

- Use twice per day

- Benefits:-

1) Reduces unwanted oil

2) Keeps pores clean

3) Soothes skin

4) Removes superficial tan

2) Step 2:- Apply sunscreen daily at least twice per day even indoors too

- Sunscreen should be SPF 30 with PA+++ ideal for Indian skin types

- According to skin types choose perfect sunscreen from gel-based/ lotion based/cream based

- Now a day’s tinted sunscreens are more trending which adds glamour as they protect

- Remember to wear sunscreen on all exposed areas

- Sunscreen should be worn indoors too

- Use waterproof sunscreen person who has profuse sweating/play a sport/swim

- Benefit of using sunscreen in summer

1) Protect from sunburn

2) Limit the appearance of sunspot

3) Step 3:- Use night cream daily

Common summer concerns are pigmentation, uneven skin tone, acne/pimples according to age, lifestyle & skin type

Those with acne: - Night cream containing retinol, salicylic serum

Those with pigmentation & uneven skin tone: - Night cream containing kojic acid, Vit C, arbutin, and many other natural proven ingredients can be used every time at bedtime to remove pigmentation & dark circle they work on uneven under eye dark circles too

4) Step-4:- Nutritional

- Antioxidants works as oral sunscreen

- Choose a product containing Vit C, astaxanthin, B-carotene, or glutathione

- Raw fruits, leafy vegetables & other super fruits also work as antioxidants

-Intake of coconut water, buttermilk fresh fruit & vegetables, juices

Benefit:

Keep the body cool and is a great help for adding glow / improving skin health.

Let's drive deeper to enhance results

MOISTURISING FOR A

DEWY GLOW.

Hydrated skin means one that's water-rich and glows from within, that’s why. Your skin needs to be constantly moisturized, regardless of its type. The best moisturizing ingredients, and the ones

Personally recommend, are glycerin, AHAS hyaluronic acids, and natural ingredients like oat, honey broma oils and cold-pressed seed and nut oils, such as almond, jojoba, and coconut oil

I RECOMMEND USING IT AS FOLLOWS

MOISTURISING FOR A

DEWY GLOW.

Hydrated skin means one that's water-rich and glows from within, that’s why. Your skin needs to be constantly moisturized, regardless of its type. The best moisturizing ingredients, and the ones

Personally recommend, are glycerin, AHAS hyaluronic acids, and natural ingredients like oat, honey broma oils (lavender, rose), and cold-pressed seed and nut oils, such as almond, jojoba, and coconut oil

Just using a moisturizer isn’t enough though.

For the best results

I recommend using it as follows

Ensure that your face/body is moist before you apply the moisturizer.

If using sunscreen, apply the moisturizer before applying the sunscreen.

When applying, use upward strokes as this improves absorption.

Regular exfoliation and microdermabrasion also help keep your skin looking fresh and increase moisture absorption.

ABOUT GETTING RID OF DARK CIRCLES

THE SECRET WEAPON.

Dark circles, as a condition, tend to be ignored, especially as they aren't something you would get too worried about. At the same time, they make your skin look dull and tired, and cancel out all

The effort you've been taking to give your skin the necessary glow.

Before we get to the treatment though, let's look at the causes, the most common being vitamin and iron deficiency, a hectic lifestyle, or even your genes. Once the cause is diagnosed, finding the cure becomes quite easy.

Usually, an under-eye moisturizer and sunscreen, containing vitamins c & k, is the best cure, followed by peptides and amino acids as they help stimulate collagen production. If the condition is more advanced though, such as the formation of eye bags, it may require more advanced intervention.

FACIAL DO THEY WORK?

If you're getting ready for a night out with your gal pals or a family function, then facials or home remedies would be perfect as a quick fix. But for more long-term results, they are a bad

Idea. While facials can pep up your skin, help with the de-tanning and give it an instant glow, they don't give lasting results or transform your skin at a deep, cellular level.

This is especially true when you cross 40, as your skin's requirements change and it needs something that's customized for its unique requirements.

GLOBAL BEAUTY TRENDS

The beauty industry is constantly growing and evolving, and as such, there's always something new being invented every other day. While it's not possible to list out each one, we do have the top best

Ones right here:

Energy-Based Devices are one such invention. While they give extremely amazing results, they also happen to be very comfortable, quite a rarity with transformational machines. These devices use energy sources like light, sound, and magnets to renew cells, thereby repairing the damage safely and

Quickly.

Nutritional supplements. While these have always been around, they are constantly being refined further and are very easy to fit into the daily schedule.

Lunch-Time Procedures. Skin procedures are becoming pain-free, super-fast, and extremely easy to perform, therefore earning the moniker of lunch-time procedures.

TOP 10 SUPERFOODS FOR

HEALTHY, GLOWING SKIN.

1) Citrus fruits, like

Oranges, berries and tomatoes and other fruits like papaya and

Avocados.

2) Fish collagen, especially from sardines and salmon.

3) Eggs for a protein boost.

4) Nuts and seeds for essential oils.

5) Oats to prevent breakouts and flare-ups.

6) Spinach for the iron and zinc

Content.

7) Dark chocolate for

Antioxidants.

8) Yoghurt proteins and

Probiotics.

9) Turmeric, for its

Anti-inflammatory properties.

10) Water for some much-needed detoxification.