Tips For Healthy Hair and Skin This Summer By Dermatologist

Summers are known to be hot and harsh. Apart from the instant heat, summer brings a lot of skin and hair problems. The heat, humidity, and pollution make the skin and scalp dull and irritated during summer. These conditions make it necessary to have a regular and effective routine to take special care of the skin and hair and maintain its health.

To keep the skin and hair safe, here are some skin and hair care tips recommended by the best dermatologist in Delhi, Dr. Nivedita Dadu at Dadu Medical Centre:

Skincare tips:

• Applying sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) is the most important step for a summer skincare regime. Ensure that the sunscreen application must be 15-20 minutes before heading out in the sun. Reapplication of sunscreen in a few hours gap is a must if someone is constantly out of the house. Do not hesitate to use it several times throughout the day, be liberal with the application as the sunscreen works only for 4-5 hours. During summers, the intensity of the UV rays is much higher. Sunscreen helps in filtering out the UV rays penetrating the skin.

• Drink lots of water, and staying hydrated is essential during summers. Make sure to drink at least 7-8 glasses of water daily. This will not only hydrate the body but also cool the body temperature. Drinking water also helps to wash the toxins out of the body and avoid dehydration. Be it summer or winters, hydration of body and face in every season is a must.

• A diligent regime of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing (also known as the CTM regime) twice a day helps in maintaining soft and supple skin. Using a soap-free cleanser that contains salicylic acid is recommended to control acne breakouts as acne breakouts are much more frequently seen during the summers. In addition, a water-based moisturizer is recommended to use during summers. Rosewater acts as a toner for toning the skin. It is also known as a natural coolant.

• Do not forget to exfoliate the skin; that is very much essential to remove the dead skin cells that damage the skin texture. Go for exfoliation only as recommended by the doctor.

• The best way to maintain skin health is to eat clean and healthy. Drink fresh juices and eat plenty of vegetables. Eat vegetables rich in vitamin C, like carrots, lemon, green leafy vegetables, and tomato, which all help maintain the texture of the skin and helps to keep the blemish-free skin.

• Don’t go overboard with short dress styles during the day in summer when the sun is harsh.

• Make sure to carry a pair of sunglasses while stepping out in the sun to protect the eyes from aging and load the lips with lip balm having sun protecting factor as eyes and lips are the most exposed part of the face. Talk to a skin expert in Delhi at Dadu Medical Centre to know more about the skin, hair, and lip care products that work best for one skin and hair type.

• Staying hygienic during summer is a must. To stay hygienic, bathe twice daily, this will keep the body fresh and make one feel energetic.

• Good sleep for at least 7-8 hours daily is necessary to repair and regenerate the skin.

Haircare tips:

• Do not wash the hair too often as it reduces the amount of oil content that is essential for healthy hair. Using a mild shampoo is essential for washing the hair. Make sure that the shampoo is free from any harsh chemicals and is dermatological tested and prescribed.

• Deep conditioning of hair helps in combating dryness and revitalizes the hair.

• Do not tie wet hair as it causes more breakage.

• Oiling hair regularly is a must as it can combat dryness. It strengthens hair roots and provides nourishment to the scalp. Hair oil massage boosts blood circulation in the scalp, which provides nutrients directly to the hair roots.

• Increasing water intake and staying hydrated keeps the hair and scalp hydrated by flushing out the toxins from the body. Proper intake of healthy food is a must when it comes to taking care of hair. For healthy hair, eat food rich in proteins, biotins, iron, vitamin A and C.

• Do not use hot water to wash the hair as it can damage the hair. Instead, prefer warm or cold water for washing the hair.

• Trim hair regularly to avoid dull ends and keep the hair looking healthy.

• Exposure to excessive sun can lead to drying out of hair and scalp. Cover the hair with an umbrella, hat, or scarf to avoid the hair breakage caused by the sun rays.

• Stress is one of the major reasons for extensive hair loss among people. For strong and healthy hair, avoid stress. Do not let stress take control over one’s health; it can severely damage in a lot of other ways as well.

Summers can also bring skin and hair concerns like hair loss, hair fall, dry hair, rough hair, pigmentation, tanning, fungal infections, and even blistering. Meet Dr. Nivedita Dadu, the best skin doctor in Delhi at Dadu Medical Centre, to get disease-free smooth skin and thick and radiant hair and get treatment for all types of seasonal skin and hair concerns.