Use a gentle soap. Antibacterial soaps or those with deodorant can dry out your skin. Moisturize your skin properly after bathing and washing your hands. Keep a moisturizer handy. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen whenever you go out, even if it’s not sunny out. Don’t just apply it to your face, but also other exposed parts of your body. Reapply every two hours.
Summer heat, moisture and sweating can cause dirt to clog your pores and lead to acne breakouts. Experts suggest that you avoid using sweaty towels or clothes and use non-comedogenic (oil-free) products on your face. Here is a DIY remedy for acne breakouts: Honey - 2 tablespoon, cinnamon - 1 teaspoon. Mix the honey and cinnamon to make an even paste. Apply a thin layer of the paste on the acne-prone areas. Leave for 5-10 minutes. Wash with warm water. Both honey and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relieve the pain and inflammation associated with acne. They also have antibacterial properties and can suppress the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
No matter how much we try to avoid them, sunburns can sneakily find their way onto your skin. It can cause swelling and painful rashes on the skin and in severe cases can cause skin peeling. Mild sunburns can be managed at home with the following remedies: Apply an even layer of aloe vera gel on the affected area. You can buy 100% aloe gel from the market or get it fresh from a plant at home. Wash the affected area with cold water. This will help cool down the skin and relieve the inflammation. Apply moisturizer regularly on the affected area and drink a lot of water.
