The Dermatologist-Approved Tips For Healthy Summer Skin

Drink, drink, drink.

Making sure you drink enough water every day is key to staying balanced all season long. Drinking a minimum of two litres of water daily will help you stay hydrated and flush out toxins that can cause breakouts or other skin issues.

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Cleansing is key.

Most people experience increased acne and breakouts during this time of the year. When you wash your face with a safe cleanser two or three times a day or as often as needed, you are ensuring you keep your face free of dust, sweat and oil buildup.

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Don’t skip that moisturizer.

Cleaning your face often strips the skin of essential oils, making hydrating your skin with a light moisturiser, which helps lock in moisture for a lasting effect, a necessity.

People with skin types ranging from dry to normal should consider using water-based moisturisers, while those with oily skin will find gel-based moisturisers work best.

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Invest in good protection.

A quality sunscreen lotion will protect skin from harmful UV rays when you venture out into the sun.

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A lotion with minimum SPF of 30 is recommended and must be applied 15 to 20 minutes before exposure.

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Good hygiene helps.

Overall hygiene can go a long way in tackling summer woes. Bathing twice a day and wearing loose cotton clothes can really help you feel fresh and reduce summer lethargy. It also helps to keep those bad odours at bay.

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Foods to stay cool.

Choose to eat healthy and keep your body cool with seasonal fruits, water-filled vegetables, yogurt and similar options.

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Always have a pair of sunnies on hand.

The sun’s rays are harshest between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. so if you’re out doing chores or enjoying a family day somewhere, make sure you have your UV blocking sunnies on.

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Ask your dermatologist for a customised routine.

Your dermatologist can recommend the cleansers, moisturisers and sunscreens that are right for your skin type. A consultation can ensure better protection and help you get the best results.