Mumbai Rains: Monsoon proof your skin and hair

In the monsoon season the skin gets more prone to skin infections like fungal bacterial and parasitic and also skin allergies are commonly seen in this season Specifically wet clothes worn for long hours leads to fungal infections in underarms and other private parts of the body Similarly wet feet gives rise to mixed infections or results in an athletes foot commonly seen in males Bacterial and fungal infections dominate this season and especially attack the feet Allergies and skin eczema tends to flare and increase in monsoon People commonly approach dermatologists with eczema of hands and feetClassification of skin types that get damaged during rainy seasonOily skin Exposure to heat followed by extreme humidity impacts oily skin in the most unfavourable manner This worsens the existing acne and proliferates whiteheads blackheads and pimplesDry skin Lack of moisture content and skin oils in most cases leads to dryness which implies that soaps and solvents are better able to penetrate your skin and pull out natural skin oils Most often health conditions or genetic predisposition makes the skin dry in nature With the rise of the humidity levels in the air dry skin usually tends to get even drierIn monsoons your skin behaves in an unpredictable manner and fluctuates from oily and dry skin types Good skin care daily regime with a wellbalanced diet and exercise routine is the key for maintaining a balanced skin Here are a few tips by Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde Medical Director and CEO at The Roots Skin ClinicUse a mild soapfree cleanser twice daily for washing the face Facial scrub for dead skin exfoliation twice a week is recommended This must be followed by a mild alcoholfree toner to clear residual skin impurities and reduce pores atleast once dailySunscreen is essential even on a cloudy day as the UV rays can penetrate the cloud cover and harm the skin Sunscreen must be used daily to prevent skin damage in monsoonDue to the constant wetness your skin tends to dry and there will be general body itchiness A lukewarm water bath followed by good moisture twice daily helps to minimise the discomfortMild chemical peels under dermatologists supervision rejuvenate your dull skin in monsoon and maintain the skin PH balancePlenty of fluids especially water is importantHeavy makeup in monsoons must be avoided Ideally waterproof and transfer resistant makeup products must be used Nowadays there are new dermatologically tested light sheer makeup products available in the market Use of waterproof eyeliners mascara and light transfer resistant lipsticks are advisable Avoid heavy foundation base and use lightweight mousse or souffle powders as a base Sheer coat of light pink or brown lipsticks and lipgloss must be used Guarantee a complete removal of makeup at the dayend followed with light moistureMake sure you sterilise the makeup tools like brushes and applicators on a regular basis to prevent skin infectionsWhen we talk about skin lets say that the humidity in the air gets increased so the skin tendency becomes ultra dry This is the reason regular cleansing is important to keep skin healthy Skin also depends on different types So as per skin type one needs to take necessary careFor dry skin it is necessary to keep it hydrated Cleansing is important during the monsoon High humidity causes sweat build up dirt and dust along with other toxins on the surface of the skin So one should keep it nourished Loss of moisture from skin makes it appear dry and lifeless Necessary to use moisturizer and sunscreen at least 3 4 times a dayFor oily skin one should use very mild cleanser during monsoon to get rid of dead skin and dirt off Use pure oatmeal scrub as it works wonders This scrub cleanses oily skin One can also use ripe papaya pulp as a mild exfoliatorOne also needs to take care of their hair in monsoon A proper hair care regime can help in preventing these issues A good shampoo and conditioner are essential at least 23 times weekly Avoid too many styling products and gels as it would make the hair greasy Oiling once a week is beneficial Wear hair in simple hairstyles or keep it short for easy manageabilityConsume more of vegetables saladsnsoups after appropriate cleansing and boilingTips for fresh and clean hair One should keep their hair tied in monsoon go for short haircuts if you want to avoid dirt which settles on your scalp or get split ends Donrsquot let your hair get wet in rains this will make your scalp to get that itchy feeling and may cause excessive dandruff Always cover your hair Important to rise your hair with a gentle shampoo and also to conditioner itWhile travelling cover your head with scarf or cap so it will protect hair from probable damage After all monsoons are there to enjoy so take care of your skin and hair with this few tipsCatch 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