Beauty Experts on Coping with Seasonal Changes

With winters approaching your skin and hair absolutely starts to feel the difference The change of season is always a complicated time for both your skin and hair no matter which month you are on Though these changes happen with every season they leave some lesion to your hair and skin if neglected As always we put up with the changes and know that as we adjust to the seasons this too shall passAlthough theres nothing one can do about seasonal changes it doesnt mean your skin and hair has to suffer the consequences Just as youd change your clothing with every changing season you should also look at changing your skin and hair care products as well The same seasonal fluctuations should be adapted for your skin and hair care routine as wellRohit Murgai Vice President Beauty category at VLCC shares some minor tweaks you can make to bring back life to your skin and hair to flourish the changing seasonsSKIN CAREDue to the chills in temperature and lower humidity there is a lack of moisture in the air which can cause cracking chapping and irritation to your skin With these seasonal changes winter season calls for an upgrade in your skin care routine which includes using lightweight formulas that will hydrate your skin at all times Its best to follow a 3 product routine to hydrate your skin to the fullest during wintersCleansing your skin with soap free gentle cleansers which can leave skin feeling fresh soft and smooth which is perfect during the colder monthsIntroducing serum between cleansing and moisturizing to your routine can be a game changer as it offers moisture which makes your skin suppleIf your skin gets dry in the colder seasons lock in that hydration with a rich moisturizer This step will help distribute and lock water in all facial zones for longlasting hydration and comfortAs we transit from colder to warmer climates the humidity increases in the air The elevated temperature leaves your skin oily and greasy While hydrating your skin remains a constant factor as the cold weather transitions to the steamier seasons In summers your skin is exposed to sun chlorine and salt water to help your skin recover from this damage it is fundamental to exfoliate your skin and get rid of the dead cells and transition into healthierlooking skin Along with exfoliation one must continue with their daily routine of using waterbased cleanser gel based moisturiser and hydrating serum at all timesMonsoon peaks the humidity levels causing your skin more damage than you can imagine While the basic rule of cleanse and moisturise remains the same but its important to adapt to a different skin care routine during monsoons Due to the increased heat levels during monsoon your skin tends to become oily and attracts dirt leading to awful breakouts To overcome this its important to add the below rituals to your routineGentle exfoliation of the skin will make sure that you unclog your pores and get rid of the blackheads eventually leading to a bright supple and glowing skinReplacing your cream based moisturiser with a nongreasy moisturiser is a musthave to enhance the skins natural moistureAnother must have is a good toner which will keep your skin in check remove dust particles and prevent breakoutsLast but not the least using hydrating face masks It not only cools your skin instantly but also restores all the nutrients and hydration that our skin loses during this seasonHAIR CAREDuring winters the dryness in the air can lead to dry and damaged hair The simplest thing to do is use a supermoisturizing shampoo and conditioner along with a weekly deepconditioning hair mask When using hair products it is vital to take into account where you live and what time of the year it is Apart from that lack of moisture can particularly weaken hair because it makes the strands brittle Thus wintertime products must include strandstrengthening ingredients like silk proteins and a cocktail of collagen hyaluronic acid and lilacSummer damp air upsurges the moisture on the scalp which eventually creates a breeding ground for bacteria In order to overcome this issue choose products with ingredients that smoothens the hairs outer layer which are the cuticle Hence its imperative to use a shampoo formulated to deepclean scalp skin One such ingredient to add to shampoos during summers is iumliquestfrac12Pomegranate Peel it effectively deepcleans without overdrying the scalp In some cases if the strands are very porous due to the chemical processing or recurrent styling the pores eventually expand leading to loss of moisture Some of the most efficient strandstrengtheners are collagen lilac and hyaluronic acid they help in repairing damaged hairMonsoon causes hair damage more than the rest of the seasons combined The humidity amplifies the odds of getting dandruff and hair fall which means that our hair and scalp is fragile during our beloved monsoon season To give our hair the best care one of the tried and tested ingredients that can be used on hair during monsoons is nothing but coconut oil Preconditioning your hair with coconut oil 15 minutes before you shower will make your hair less greasy and reduce the water your hair would ideally soak up during washingCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever