A scratch here, a scratch there; you get red marks. Summer is already upon us, prickly heat becomes a common skin condition that spares no one.
The sizzling atmosphere dares us to venture out and we end up in an air-conditioned room, cosying up in a sofa, shuttling between channels and sipping a lemonade. A mere peep through your window says how hot the city is and we go back curling up and take a nap (only when situation permits). Come what may, we cannot stop from going out even if the weather is sultry.
However, skin – the outermost part is the one that bears the brunt when you get going with your chores. Let us see where we go wrong. It starts right from bathing. With clock ticking away in a lighting speed, we complete our morning ablution, but only you can decide if you have taken bath well.
The next in the list is selection of soaps. It is advised to choose a soap bar that contains 70 per cent total fatty matter (TFM). Doctors strongly warn against using the ones that have good fragrance and other such substances that attract you, for all artificial things come with a cost. Have these pointers whilst you shop the toiletries.
How do we get ready? Apply bucket-loads of talcum powder to ensure you are like a sweet-smelling flower. Mind you, it equally has side effects. Doctors in the city warn against excessive usage of talc which closes the skin pores, that causes additional skin problems.
Due to its sensitive nature, occurrence of blisters is common during summer, which calls for stashing away your jean deep down your wardrobe. Wear loose clothes that allows air to flow through your body and sweat the heat out. Artificial fibres and thick materials do not help you sweat whereby it leads to rise of body temperature resulting in heat exhaustion.
Having spoken about skincare, how do I not highlight about keeping yourself hydrated? Yes, water or natural fluids not only helps your internal organs but also helps your skin to be healthy.